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Old 11-20-2003, 10:07 PM
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Feels like I'm missing something with my cam install??

I feel like I'm missing something for when I do my cam Install (I know heads... but thats next year)

-CC306 cam
-Pro Magnium 1.6RR none self aligning 7/16 stud
-Comp cams "R" hydrolic roller lifters
-crane one peice cold forged 7.200" rods
-Springs (not sure what ones, if you can help with that thanks, if not, I'll find something)
-arp bolts, felpro gaskets, copper?? sealer
-stock replacement timing chain and sproket

-hooker LTs (maybe coated.. funds depending)
-tuning

I feel like I'm forgeting something important? or using a bad part.. but something jsut doesnt seem right???
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Old 11-20-2003, 10:10 PM
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guideplates...?
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Old 11-20-2003, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by FacelessZ
guideplates...?
do I need a new one? or do I not have on to start with?

hmmm locks... is that was it is.. I think I forgot them till just now... anyone know what degree I need? will 7 be good?


Sorry, I'm still learing as I go (but dont worry a buddy thats good wiht this will be down from out of town to help with install)
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Old 11-20-2003, 10:41 PM
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Stock has no guideplates. I recommend getting the GM p/n 14011051 plates (you will need 8).
Call CM and tell them what you are doing and they will recommend a set of springs. They will come with retainers and locks. Get some new valve seals from them while you are at it.
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Old 11-20-2003, 10:47 PM
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You also need 7/16" studs for the larger rockers.
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Old 11-20-2003, 10:56 PM
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I just installed a cam close to CC306's specs:

230/244 for CC306 - 544/576 lift with 1.6 rockers

Mine: 233/239 - 569"/.577" with 1.6 rockers

I used Combination Motorsports' 612 springs/locks/retainers and they seem to work fine so far. They did not require machining and are good to .600 lift. I've been told that they will wear out fairly quick because of the single spring and higher lift. Dual springs require machining.

As already mentioned, you will also need 7/16" studs and guideplates.

I used:

Comp Hi-Tech 1 pc. Chromemoly pushrods
Non Self aligning 1.6 pro mag rockers 7/16"
7/16" studs
GM guideplates (shoebox's PN)
Comp R lifters
Stock timing chain with NEW cam and crank sprockets
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Originally posted by madwolf
Dual springs require machining.

Crane 99893 dual springs don't require machining

btw these springs are good for almost .700" lift...

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Originally posted by madwolf

I used Combination Motorsports' 612 springs/locks/retainers and they seem to work fine so far. They did not require machining and are good to .600 lift. I've been told that they will wear out fairly quick because of the single spring and higher lift. Dual springs require machining.

You could have gone with the Crane 10308 spring set. Dual coil springs, good to .600" lift and don't require any machining. Did you get those springs as part of their package deal?
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Old 11-20-2003, 11:08 PM
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That sucks... Wish I knew about this earlier.
Actually, I picked up the springs on the board. I'll probably replace them in a year or so. Might be a good excuse to upgrade the heads too.
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Old 11-24-2003, 10:49 PM
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hmm couple more things,

with less then 60k km (30kmiles) do I still need timeing chain and sprocket?

and whats better the cold forged rods or the chomemoly ones?


Thanks for all your help guys.


on the topic what kind of number do you think I should be able to pull? Think I can get my 350 hp and 400 tq?
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