C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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well i want to cam my 96 lt1 vette...but im kinda new to all of this and never really done a major motor work job like this, what im trying to say is..what kind of cam can i get not to extreme but pretty much nothing near stock and leaving the stock rocker arms or such...now if i have to would i have to replace the rocker arms and such?...please just a little help here?
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:29 AM
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so no ones not even gonna atleats tell me something like "no cant do it" or anything at all...nothing?
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:42 AM
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I put a cam in my car but Its a l98 and its just a tad bit bigger than stock! It still has stock rockers and everthing!
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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A GM hot cam, It's a mild but good cam. Your going to need springs, lifters, pushrods and roller rockers(well maybe not all of that .) Go to a reputable head shop. I would recommend head work and headers too. Look up Lloyd Elliot

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