Special tools for Hot Cam install?
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Special tools for Hot Cam install?
I have the parts in the garage ready to begin the installation. I have searched the archives and have gathered a great deal of good tips on the installation but what special tools do I need and where do I get them? In particular, where would I get the wedge type to install the seal? thanks
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Re: Special tools for Hot Cam install? (93Blackrose)
93Blackrose, we have close to the same combo. Have you ever taken your car to the track? If so, what was your time?
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[Modified by Bgreenard, 6:15 PM 1/19/2003]
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Re: Special tools for Hot Cam install? (Bgreenard)
93Blackrose, we have close to the same combo. Have you ever taken your car to the track? If so, what was your time?
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Bgreeard:
We have an 8th mile track here. Kinda sucks, but oh well. My times are below. These times are with the Hot Cam Kit, shorty headers and flowmaster cat back. I did the heads this fall and never got a chance to get back to the track. I really need to work on those 60' times.
ET--------MPH-------60'-------330'
8.876----83.64----2.206-----5.903
8.879----82.87----2.287----5.917
8.828----83.8-----2.262----5.899
8.923----83.03----2.348----5.980
9.175----83.03----2.52----6.197
8.833----82.87----2.226----5.873
8.831----83.8 ----2.268----5.900
[Modified by 93Blackrose, 12:17 AM 1/21/2003]
[Modified by 93Blackrose, 12:21 AM 1/21/2003]
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Bgreeard:
We have an 8th mile track here. Kinda sucks, but oh well. My times are below. These times are with the Hot Cam Kit, shorty headers and flowmaster cat back. I did the heads this fall and never got a chance to get back to the track. I really need to work on those 60' times.
ET--------MPH-------60'-------330'
8.876----83.64----2.206-----5.903
8.879----82.87----2.287----5.917
8.828----83.8-----2.262----5.899
8.923----83.03----2.348----5.980
9.175----83.03----2.52----6.197
8.833----82.87----2.226----5.873
8.831----83.8 ----2.268----5.900
[Modified by 93Blackrose, 12:17 AM 1/21/2003]
[Modified by 93Blackrose, 12:21 AM 1/21/2003]
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Re: Special tools for Hot Cam install? (93Blackrose)
93Blackrose, 8.8 1/8 mile time is respectable. It seems your having traction problems, are you using street tires? I had about the same 60ft times until I tried Drag Radials. My times are about 1.90 on average. I would definately like to know what your improvement is with the heads.
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Re: Special tools for Hot Cam install? (Bgreenard)
Bgreenard,
Those time are with street tires. The origional GSC's that came with the car believe it or not. I currently have 22K miles on the car. (its a Gararge Queen) I plan on replacing the tires this year. So with some new tires I should pull some good 60' times. The heads should help too. I have to wait till april to run it again. What does you car run in the 1/8th mile?
[Modified by 93Blackrose, 12:08 AM 1/24/2003]
Those time are with street tires. The origional GSC's that came with the car believe it or not. I currently have 22K miles on the car. (its a Gararge Queen) I plan on replacing the tires this year. So with some new tires I should pull some good 60' times. The heads should help too. I have to wait till april to run it again. What does you car run in the 1/8th mile?
[Modified by 93Blackrose, 12:08 AM 1/24/2003]
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Re: Special tools for Hot Cam install? (93Blackrose)
93Blackrose, I havent raced my car at a 1/8 mile track since I lived in FL, 3 years ago. I think the best I got was 9.1- 8.9 with excessive spin(Street Tires), before the hot cam. I raced at the Memphis Motorsport Park while at a National Corvette Convention last July. The car ran a 13.50 in 100+ degree heat. The best 60ft time was 2.00 with 25lbs in my Drag Radials. I can usually get a 1.9 or better. I was thinking about head work and 4.09 gears for this coming season. Dont want to do NOS because I'm almost at 92,000.
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