i had the valve springs done at a local machine shop, we went over the cam lifts, spring rates ect. they aren't binding...

i set these as per the book, 3/4 turn past zero lash..
i'll have to check the other rocker slots, i didn't notice any strange wear.

more than anything i'm worried about my lifters and whether or not it could be a valve float issue.
other than that i was curious about the guideplates, they looked ok to me thats why i put them on..i planned on doing the rr's soon so i figured i'd go ahead and install the plates, not that they were really needed.

so when i install the pro mags 3/8 studs how far past zero lash should they be set?? 1/16-1/8?

what's a good lifter to use, are OEM's for the lt1's good or should i go aftermarkets?

 

Did you use GM guideplates?

 

no, they were comp cams flat plates.. anyone got a link to the gmpp ones?

 

http://shbox.com/1/guideplate_compare.jpg

 

interesting, i placed an order through thunder racing for new plates and rods...already got the pro mags so hopefully things will go better this time around..