Cam help...
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Racer
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Cam help...
I need a cam for my 96 LT4 6SPD. Current mods are bolts on's and a 125 shot. Its time for a cam. I need help on knowing which one to get. Should I get a cam kit? Or piece one together myself?
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I like Comp Cams XFI series, which grind depends on future mods. Also, with your LT4 you really don't need a cam kit, just buy a camshaft and stick it in. If the car isn't too high mileage, you can even reuse the lifters.
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Racer
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I am wanting to make around 370 on the motor. Future mods will be Hydro lifters, 58mm TB, probably port the intake mani and maybe the heads. Car has 100k on it.
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With 100k on the engine. I would install new lifters, valve springs, and timing set with the camshaft.
THAT is the right way to do it.
Using old lifters may not be such a good idea.
It's my habit to use new lifters with a new cam.
The valve spring pressure on our engines is pretty mild so you could probably get away with using the old ones but why take a chance on it? New set of lifters doesn't cost that much.
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Racer
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THAT is the right way to do it.
Using old lifters may not be such a good idea.
It's my habit to use new lifters with a new cam.
The valve spring pressure on our engines is pretty mild so you could probably get away with using the old ones but why take a chance on it? New set of lifters doesn't cost that much.
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