Roller Cam Selection
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Drifting
Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
Ordered the below goodies, Valve springs are what Howard's recommended.
A few other things I need some opinions on:
A few other things I need some opinions on:
- Head gasket - Best way to measure piston depth to calculate quench and get the right head gasket?
- What material is best for street driven cast iron block and aluminum heads?
- Oil pump - seems like a good idea to change while i'm in there . current oil pressure is 12PSI hot idle and 55PSI cruising (10W30 VR1) . M55 or M55HV?
- Water pump - definitely charging this out while in there! Any brands to look for or stay away from?
- Installing new valve springs on heads - worth it to buy equipment or is this cheap to do at a head shop?
- Main bearings - should I go ahead and swap these while engine is out since it's cheap and easy?
Racer
Joined: Jan 2020
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From: Reno, NV
As you point out, you need to measure piston depth, and cheap is feeler gauge and a good straight edge, best is dial indicator. Once you have that measurement, this thread might help in head gasket selection as there are many options for you at various thicknesses. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1606243761
