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clearence issue?

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Old 06-23-2011, 01:55 AM
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if i get a f303 cam with gt40p heads will i have any clearance issues with flat top pistons? not sure if it matters but im gettin tfs track heat upper and lower intake as well
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Old 06-23-2011, 05:19 AM
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F303... **** poor choice
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Old 06-23-2011, 10:53 AM
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more than likely u will but u know to check the ptv clearance i had a a f cam in my old 302 mine the valve reliefs in the pistons and it was close
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Old 06-23-2011, 12:00 PM
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what would u recommend ?
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Old 06-23-2011, 12:02 PM
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what cam would recommend i mean
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Old 06-23-2011, 12:11 PM
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tfs stage one is a good cam
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Old 06-26-2011, 09:24 PM
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Even if you use a TFS stage 1 cam or any other you always need to check piston to valve clearance.
Shoot for .100 but I'd settle for as little as .080.
The correct springs for the cam are also needed....
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