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sure_green · 07-09-2004, 08:00 AM

Are there any roller roker and roller cam combinations that I can use and still use my stock valve covers (350 engine)?

Blue68 · 07-09-2004, 01:51 PM

Changing over to a roller cam won't affect clearance for your valve covers. There are some roller rockers that fit under stock covers, but most of the directions state to check for clearance before starting the engine, so take it for what it's worth. There are also approachs such as spacers and doubling the gaskets that are recommended by some, but unless you have machined gasket surfaces (like a Vortech or later head) you'll be inviting more oil leaks.

07-09-2004, 08:00 AM	#1
sure_green Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 42	Roller Cam & Rockers Are there any roller roker and roller cam combinations that I can use and still use my stock valve covers (350 engine)?

07-09-2004, 01:51 PM	#2
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Changing over to a roller cam won't affect clearance for your valve covers. There are some roller rockers that fit under stock covers, but most of the directions state to check for clearance before starting the engine, so take it for what it's worth. There are also approachs such as spacers and doubling the gaskets that are recommended by some, but unless you have machined gasket surfaces (like a Vortech or later head) you'll be inviting more oil leaks. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.



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