Hey guys, we just installed some 1.7 RR's (Scorpian) on my 96 Trans am.
We used 7/16 Studs, EX hardened pushrods, Ex 614 spring (.550 lift max) Seals, Gm guideplates, and a few other little odd end stuff. The install was done with the heads still attached to the motor, we used the KD tool, (nice but kinda of hurts the hand a little.) I believe the Lift on the cam is now .510 on the intake and .521 on the Exhaust, (can someone verify that). I also installed about a week ago a True duel system with an X-pipe.

Heres a Few questions I have.

I just changed my oil about 300 miles ago, should I worry about shavings off the new valvetrain. Should I change my oil again in a couple of hundred of miles, should I just replace the Filter, or not worry about it.

I can;t hear any ticking whatsoever and the man who did it is a trained mechanic, what should I listen for it the the Rockers or valvetrain is not setup correctly. I will probably take about a week or so to break everything in (about 250 miles)
I was told by many that the Lifters should be fine, AND I hope there Right.
I have a 3:73 setup with a 3000 stall, I have heard of people using bigger stalls with the 1.7 since it helps the Lt1's HP so much. I have a midwest stall so I get a Free restall, I am thinking about going with a 3500 with a 2.65 STR ( I have a 2.5 STR right now.) The car is my daily Transportation as well.
Any advice would be Greatly appreciated, Thanks

 

Anyone?????

 

Anyone have any advice?

 

I would stay with the 3000 stall, you will only see about a 10-15rwhp gain. As for changing the oil, i dont think there should be any metal shavings from just a rr install. But it doesnt hurt to be on the safe side and change it anyways.

 

BTW id love to see pics of your true duals, im always interested in other peoples set-ups compared to mine.

 

How did the EX 614's install ? IE: did the springs go right in as direct install, no machine work. I was wondering what the stock cam specs are for a 96. You got .510 / .521 with 1.7's what number did you use to get that spec ?
I'm real interested in your input on how much the 1.7's gained you !

 

.507/.520 Is what you'd get with 1.7's on a stock cam 205/207 duration @ 50*, .447/.459" lift, 117 Lobe Seperation Angle, Honestly I wouldn't plan to see more than 20hp gained from the 1.7's. I don't think you should worry about changing your oil either, but it never hurts

 

why is it some people say the stock cam in a 96 is .467 ??