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03-18-2008, 08:08 AM

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blk40th

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RE: cam swap info

i know its not the f/s forum but if you do look into the explorer intake i have one along with the tb. pm me if your interested. i was going to use it but the cam i got is much bigger then i thought so i will use my typhoon intake instead.

03-18-2008, 01:03 PM

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ORIGINAL: jeepraider06

PjC Racing thanks for the reply. To tell you the truth I really don't know what type of studs are going to be on the heads. In you opinion which is the best to use, the stud mounts or pedistal. Also to measure for the correct pushrods I will need to get an adjustable pushrod correct. Again thanks for all the replys, sorry if I'm asking alot of questions, its just that I'm 19 and trying to build a really strong motor with out cutting any corners. Also any type of suggestions that you have that I should do please just let me know.
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don't bother converting it over to stud mounted, I don't think it would be worth the hassle in your case

03-18-2008, 02:52 PM

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Stud mount is stronger and easier to adjust but for you application the pedistal mount will work fine, and Thumper only offers the stud conversion as an additional cost. Correct, to check for pushrod length you will need an adjustable pushrod, you will also need to convert one of your old lifters into solid to do the measurements. The information on how to do alll of this can be found at the Comp Cams site. Also rememeber Mike (Thumper) is very knowlegableand can answer almost all of your questions.

03-18-2008, 10:24 PM

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jeepraider06

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RE: cam swap info

Thanks to all that have replied to my many questions. Again I have a question, when I get the heads from thumper (I think) they will have the stock valves. If they do will I need to check the valve to piston clearence.
Thanks

03-18-2008, 11:23 PM

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PJC Racing

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RE: cam swap info

You should have no PTV clearance issues.

03-19-2008, 11:13 PM

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jeepraider06

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RE: cam swap info

I was looking on summit tonight and found some roller rockers From Proform. I was just wondering if this was a good brand to use or should I use a diffent brand.

03-19-2008, 11:42 PM

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jeepraider06

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Also the rockers are 1.6. Will these be ok for my application, I will be using the stock valves.

03-20-2008, 12:38 AM

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Stay away from Proform, never used them but I have been instructed not to use them by a reputable cam grinder. As a matter of fact he sells some good rockers at a decent price, http://www.camshaftinnovations.com/he does not have them listed on the site so will have to email him, but first find out fromThumper for sure if your heads are going to stud or pedistal mount before you contact CI.1.6's will be fine, but if you go with the B303 cam I would get 1.7 rockers.

03-20-2008, 11:23 AM

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Thanks to all that have replied to my many questions. Again I have a question, when I get the heads from thumper (I think) they will have the stock valves. If they do will I need to check the valve to piston clearence.
Thanks

doesn't he upgrade the valves? He did on my p heads, anyways you won't have any problems