crane 10308 kit
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,509
From: Red Oak Texas
yep, these work fine with no machine work and can handle a pretty big cam.
I now use these on my LE1 heads instead of the CM 612 springs.
Some thick alu rockers sometimes have problems with the large diameter retainer but Comp Pro mags work fine.
I now use these on my LE1 heads instead of the CM 612 springs.
Some thick alu rockers sometimes have problems with the large diameter retainer but Comp Pro mags work fine.
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,349
From: chitown burbs
ill be running a 503 cam with 1.6 3/8 SA pro mag rockers, this crane kit and stock heads.....
with these shims, do you drop them in and then install the springs, retainers and locks or do you need to measure to see what size shims you need. is it basically a "bolt in" kit or will i have to figure out how much shimming needs to be done depending on each cylinder. i know my dad always takes his heads in to the machine shop and gets the springs matched with the cam along with the retainers, locks and gets them shimmed properly, but i wasnt sure if i could throw the kit on w/e any problems are calculating.
with these shims, do you drop them in and then install the springs, retainers and locks or do you need to measure to see what size shims you need. is it basically a "bolt in" kit or will i have to figure out how much shimming needs to be done depending on each cylinder. i know my dad always takes his heads in to the machine shop and gets the springs matched with the cam along with the retainers, locks and gets them shimmed properly, but i wasnt sure if i could throw the kit on w/e any problems are calculating.
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Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Carol Stream, Il.
ill be running a 503 cam with 1.6 3/8 SA pro mag rockers, this crane kit and stock heads.....
with these shims, do you drop them in and then install the springs, retainers and locks or do you need to measure to see what size shims you need. is it basically a "bolt in" kit or will i have to figure out how much shimming needs to be done depending on each cylinder. i know my dad always takes his heads in to the machine shop and gets the springs matched with the cam along with the retainers, locks and gets them shimmed properly, but i wasnt sure if i could throw the kit on w/e any problems are calculating.
with these shims, do you drop them in and then install the springs, retainers and locks or do you need to measure to see what size shims you need. is it basically a "bolt in" kit or will i have to figure out how much shimming needs to be done depending on each cylinder. i know my dad always takes his heads in to the machine shop and gets the springs matched with the cam along with the retainers, locks and gets them shimmed properly, but i wasnt sure if i could throw the kit on w/e any problems are calculating.
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,349
From: chitown burbs
with the hotcam kit, is there one shim that you use and it all fits perfect or what? ill be doing a cam, spring, retainer, lock and shim swap in my garage so i wont exactly be able to start measuring tolerances with my valve covers off under the hood of my car. got any options that suit my needs?lol thanks
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Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 440
From: Brighton, TN
ill be running a 503 cam with 1.6 3/8 SA pro mag rockers, this crane kit and stock heads.....
with these shims, do you drop them in and then install the springs, retainers and locks or do you need to measure to see what size shims you need. is it basically a "bolt in" kit or will i have to figure out how much shimming needs to be done depending on each cylinder. i know my dad always takes his heads in to the machine shop and gets the springs matched with the cam along with the retainers, locks and gets them shimmed properly, but i wasnt sure if i could throw the kit on w/e any problems are calculating.
with these shims, do you drop them in and then install the springs, retainers and locks or do you need to measure to see what size shims you need. is it basically a "bolt in" kit or will i have to figure out how much shimming needs to be done depending on each cylinder. i know my dad always takes his heads in to the machine shop and gets the springs matched with the cam along with the retainers, locks and gets them shimmed properly, but i wasnt sure if i could throw the kit on w/e any problems are calculating.
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From: Orange County, CA
