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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 12:37 PM
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Default Stock cam type 1985 L98

Just curious if anyone can confirm what type of cam comes in the l98 from the factory. My guess is a hydraulic flat tappet but I just want to be sure.
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1985 I believe is a flat tappet.
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1985 I believe is a flat tappet.
Yup!
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Melling CCS-37 is the stock replacement type. That's what I used in my 86, which is the last year of the flat tappet.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mel-ccs-37
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It is a flat tappet cam
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