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Cam Clearance Issue Question
Hey guys, I'm looking to compete in the true street division next year and am pondering about cams. Now my question is, I'm looking for a cam with a .550 lift and around a 242 duration. Now my question is will I have valve clearance issues?
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no one?
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It depends on if your doing a stock bottom end...
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Stock motor, yes you will
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I have installed 30 cams in stangs in the last 5 years..I had 2 stangs I had ptv issues...take springs off #1 cly install light checking springs turn it over to tdc at split overlap check it at 10 degrees btdc and 10 degrees atdc with that much duration your going to be tight ...I like comp 270 cams for street lopey idle...
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I have 238/242 at .547 and no problems(stock heads and lower),but thats with a 115 lsa
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I would degree and check PTV on any cams myself.
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