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kennyhammond · 11-25-2011, 11:14 AM

I am rebuilding my 98 vortec motor not trying to get wild with it its going in my 81 Chevy that I will drive to work sometimes 30 miles one way...other than that it will be a weekend warrior on the street until my big Block is finished .....what things do I need to change I am going back with. A. Thank you everyone for your help Carb
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djracer · 11-25-2011, 05:29 PM

I'd put flat tops and a zz4 roller cam in it. You could buy those cams from Scroggins Dickey real cheap at one time.(I paid 50.00 for one taken out of a new zz4 motor) I ran this setup in a 71 street strip truck and it ran real well. I topped it with a performer rpm intake and a holley 650 double pumper.

bustedknuckles · 11-25-2011, 06:06 PM

I agree with dj. The cam you were looking at is a zz4 cam, and flattops will really wake it up.

shawnt · 11-27-2011, 11:10 PM

Bustedknuckles = Gary A?
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kennyhammond · 11-28-2011, 01:28 AM

yeah i think thats the rout i am going to take thanks guys

C20-67_N_MO · 11-29-2011, 04:20 PM

They have ONE on eBay right now with GM Roller Lifters.

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kennyhammond · 12-17-2011, 09:29 PM

Will this cam have a rumble to it....or smooth idle ...and will the stock hard be OK like I said don't wana make a wicked motor out of this....weekend cruiser with passing and pulling power
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nomrlz · 12-21-2011, 01:00 PM

seen several engine built like this. all ran very strong and were as reliable as a stocker. cam lope wasn't all that aggressive but noticable. i would guess they were legit 300+hp engines

kennyhammond · 12-23-2011, 11:47 PM

ok i am lost what is the total lift that i showed run on this setup...and with the push in studs? i am wanting to get the most i can but also dont want to put it to the limits..... thanks

hotrod 80 · 12-24-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyhammond

Will this cam have a rumble to it....or smooth idle ...and will the stock hard be OK like I said don't wana make a wicked motor out of this....weekend cruiser with passing and pulling power
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kennyhammond · 12-25-2011, 12:49 AM

Well have made my mind up I am going to pull the heads next week... pit beehive springs on to alow for more lift..... use the zz9 cam run 1.5 roller rockets..a airgap intake 600 cfm Carb
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11-25-2011, 11:14 AM	#1
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	in serious need of help buildning my vortec motor I am rebuilding my 98 vortec motor not trying to get wild with it its going in my 81 Chevy that I will drive to work sometimes 30 miles one way...other than that it will be a weekend warrior on the street until my big Block is finished .....what things do I need to change I am going back with. A. Thank you everyone for your help Carb Posted via Mobile Device

11-25-2011, 05:29 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: in serious need of help buildning my vortec motor I'd put flat tops and a zz4 roller cam in it. You could buy those cams from Scroggins Dickey real cheap at one time.(I paid 50.00 for one taken out of a new zz4 motor) I ran this setup in a 71 street strip truck and it ran real well. I topped it with a performer rpm intake and a holley 650 double pumper. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

11-25-2011, 06:06 PM	#3
bustedknuckles Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TEXAS Posts: 179	Re: in serious need of help buildning my vortec motor I agree with dj. The cam you were looking at is a zz4 cam, and flattops will really wake it up. __________________ 84 GMCummins 91 CCSB Dually american squarebody association

11-27-2011, 11:10 PM	#4
shawnt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sulphur springs texas Posts: 141	Re: in serious need of help buildning my vortec motor Bustedknuckles = Gary A? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 85 SWB 7.39 @ 93 Best so far with 0 tuning Lesson in life: Never fry bacon naked!

11-28-2011, 01:28 AM	#5
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Re: in serious need of help buildning my vortec motor yeah i think thats the rout i am going to take thanks guys

11-29-2011, 04:20 PM	#6
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: in serious need of help buildning my vortec motor They have ONE on eBay right now with GM Roller Lifters. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

12-17-2011, 09:29 PM	#7
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Re: in serious need of help buildning my vortec motor Will this cam have a rumble to it....or smooth idle ...and will the stock hard be OK like I said don't wana make a wicked motor out of this....weekend cruiser with passing and pulling power Posted via Mobile Device

12-21-2011, 01:00 PM	#8
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: in serious need of help buildning my vortec motor seen several engine built like this. all ran very strong and were as reliable as a stocker. cam lope wasn't all that aggressive but noticable. i would guess they were legit 300+hp engines

12-23-2011, 11:47 PM	#9
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Re: in serious need of help buildning my vortec motor ok i am lost what is the total lift that i showed run on this setup...and with the push in studs? i am wanting to get the most i can but also dont want to put it to the limits..... thanks

12-25-2011, 12:49 AM	#11
kennyhammond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 256	Re: in serious need of help buildning my vortec motor Well have made my mind up I am going to pull the heads next week... pit beehive springs on to alow for more lift..... use the zz9 cam run 1.5 roller rockets..a airgap intake 600 cfm Carb Posted via Mobile Device



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