Thinking about a cam.....
Originally posted by My 97 Z28
The 330/336 would be too big of a cam even with MAC midlengths?
The 330/336 would be too big of a cam even with MAC midlengths?
Alright. Thanks for your help. So the first of the three 230/236 will have a lopier idle than the 227/233? Thats what Im shooting for is a really lopey idle, but still same power.
Originally posted by My 97 Z28
I was looking at the numbers and I noticed that the ones on the 227/233 were higher and the 230/236 lower. Whats up with this? Which has a lopier idle?
I was looking at the numbers and I noticed that the ones on the 227/233 were higher and the 230/236 lower. Whats up with this? Which has a lopier idle?
So I wouldn't be disappointed with the 227/233? Also, how do I know which hardened pushrods, crank gears, valvespring, locks, retainers, valve seals, and guideplates I need? Also, do I really need a new timing chain? I see these are abound $250. Can I get these from combination also? I have no clue which stuff to get so if you could please tell me possible the part numbers and where from that would be great. Thanks
Originally posted by My 97 Z28
So I wouldn't be disappointed with the 227/233? Also, how do I know which hardened pushrods, crank gears, valvespring, locks, retainers, valve seals, and guideplates I need? Also, do I really need a new timing chain? I see these are abound $250. Can I get these from combination also? I have no clue which stuff to get so if you could please tell me possible the part numbers and where from that would be great. Thanks
So I wouldn't be disappointed with the 227/233? Also, how do I know which hardened pushrods, crank gears, valvespring, locks, retainers, valve seals, and guideplates I need? Also, do I really need a new timing chain? I see these are abound $250. Can I get these from combination also? I have no clue which stuff to get so if you could please tell me possible the part numbers and where from that would be great. Thanks
(7.2")
The combination motorsports 612 spring kit will work great for you. Comes with springs, retainers, and locks so you don't have to mix and match. I'd personally use only GM valve seals. Any dealer can get them for you, just get 8 intake 8 exhaust small block chevy seals.
If you go with non self aligning rockers, the guideplate you need is GM part # 14011051
Also, do I really need a new timing chain?
We'll I dont think I would pull the motor apart to put rockers on if I got headers...... No benefit doing them without headers yet?
Also, someone mentioned crank gears?
We'll I dont think I would pull the motor apart to put rockers on if I got headers...... No benefit doing them without headers yet?
Also, someone mentioned crank gears?
It's advisable to get a new timing chain. A stock replacement isn't expensive. Crank gear would be part of the chain. The rockers benefit might be 5hp without headers. The headers benefit would be ~40hp with the cam. You do the math on which is cheaper per HP.


