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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 01:00 PM
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I'm trying to absorb as much info as I can about Cams, so I started pulling out the back issues of some mags.

GMHTP ran a story on their ARE Heads/Cam Silver 98 Z28 that included the use of the "ARE REV-KIT" that allowed safe operation up to 6700 RPM. Basically, the kit applies spring pressure to the lifter by squeezing a sprung pair of billet plates into the lifter valley. This prevents the lifter from the leaving the cam lobe and floating the valves. Does anyone know anything about this?
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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 01:05 PM
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Most applications call for this mod with high lift cam and solid lifters.
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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 02:43 PM
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Yes, I have used one. It worked fine. Helps keep the lifters in their bore to a greater extent on hi revs and roller cam. Less chance of a float when your spinning hi and the vavletrain builds momentum to go the other way.
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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 07:56 PM
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So are many people using these, or is it really unnecessary with the proper valve-springs in place.
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Old Dec 31, 2001 | 12:57 AM
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It is a great engine saver if you run high revs. :cheers:
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Old Dec 31, 2001 | 03:11 PM
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I am running a 6800 RPM fuel cutoff on my 2001 with dual valve springs (MTI), hardened rods, stock rockers, 'big' valves, and a 222 .566 cam. No issues.

Sure is nice having the added range up in the power band.
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