My engine...thoughts....comments?
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From: Mishawaka IN
My engine...thoughts....comments?
Here is the engine modifcations I am going to do, one question though does anyone know what size valve springs I am looking for. If anyone sees anything I missed let me know (kn heads, was hard enough to talk the wife into this much)....
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Comp Cams Magnum Roller Rocker Arms
Edelbrock Performer (EGR) 3706 Intake manafold
Edelbrock Accu-Drive® camshaft gear drive
Comp Cams High Energy Hydraulic Lifters
Comp Cams Magnum Pushrods
Comp Cams 268 High Energy Camshaft
HEI Super Coil
March Performance Underdrive System
Steward Hi-Flo Water Pump
Hypertech Thermo Master Power Chip
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Comp Cams Magnum Roller Rocker Arms
Edelbrock Performer (EGR) 3706 Intake manafold
Edelbrock Accu-Drive® camshaft gear drive
Comp Cams High Energy Hydraulic Lifters
Comp Cams Magnum Pushrods
Comp Cams 268 High Energy Camshaft
HEI Super Coil
March Performance Underdrive System
Steward Hi-Flo Water Pump
Hypertech Thermo Master Power Chip
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Re: My engine...thoughts....comments? (SilveroverBlue81)
The springs according to my Comp Cams book are 110 pounds on the seat and 285 open load. They are 981-16 Comp Cams parts no. You could have saved some money by not getting a gear drive for the cam and with that cam roller rockers are not needed. If you already have them it is not going to hurt anything.
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Re: My engine...thoughts....comments? (SilveroverBlue81)
James
Get a roller timing set. Roller rockers are not needed, get roller tip. Stock springs are fine for 1.52.
You should state trans. & rear gears & whether you are doing a complete rebuild.
Get a roller timing set. Roller rockers are not needed, get roller tip. Stock springs are fine for 1.52.
You should state trans. & rear gears & whether you are doing a complete rebuild.
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Re: My engine...thoughts....comments? (Gordonm)
The springs according to my Comp Cams book are 110 pounds on the seat and 285 open load. They are 981-16 Comp Cams parts no. You could have saved some money by not getting a gear drive for the cam and with that cam roller rockers are not needed. If you already have them it is not going to hurt anything.
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Re: My engine...thoughts....comments? (SilveroverBlue81)
That all sounds pretty good to me. I also agree that a gear drive is pretty much overkill. Especially for a street engine (and many race engines). You will like the 268. It is a great cam. It sounds nice and makes good power.
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