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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 09:45 AM
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Installing a Comp 595 lift cam in my 04 Z LS-6 with 1.75. Comp Magnum stock 1.7 I'm thinking 600 lift ,going with all new stuff oil pump ETC. SPRINGS ?? tried to look it up but everybody has the best springs B-Hive DUEL ?? Steel retainers more money retainers best kit what lift springs ..Just need a good kit for a 04 Z street ride no over kill ..IN-PUT thanks..
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Installing a Comp 595 lift cam in my 04 Z LS-6 with 1.75. Comp Magnum stock 1.7 I'm thinking 600 lift ,going with all new stuff oil pump ETC. SPRINGS ?? tried to look it up but everybody has the best springs B-Hive DUEL ?? Steel retainers more money retainers best kit what lift springs ..Just need a good kit for a 04 Z street ride no over kill ..IN-PUT thanks..
http://www.briantooleyracing.com/spr...s-engines.html
good stuff
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.650" Lift PAC 1904 Spring Kit with Titanium Retainers
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Go with larger OD pushrods to increase stiffness and minimize pushrod flex, that will help a lot with cam/lifter longevity. Many use the Manton 11/32" pushrods.
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.650" Lift PAC 1904 Spring Kit with Titanium Retainers
Thanks I will be calling them today..
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Go with larger OD pushrods to increase stiffness and minimize pushrod flex, that will help a lot with cam/lifter longevity. Many use the Manton 11/32" pushrods.
Thanks ,yes putting all new valve train parts in for sure ..I give them a look..
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Thanks ,yes putting all new valve train parts in for sure ..I give them a look..
Anybody ever here of these people ( Speed Liquidators ) ? I ran across them to day looing for parts ..Looks like they have some good prices ??I never heard of them..
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Just got off the phone with Briantooley racing we talked and will try the stuff good prices for sure ,seem like good people..Thanks
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