Before installing in an OEM EFI engine be sure to check with a competent tuner. Its like when you were a kid, poring over the. Roller Cam and Retro-Fit Link Bar Lifters.ģ: Many OEM EFI systems cannot be tuned to run well with certain cams. If youre a Chevy guy, then youve probably spent hours leafing through the Chevrolet Performance catalog. Roller cam conversion in pre-'87 blocks requires Retro-Fit Hyd. Center 'Timing Cover' using 'Harmonic Balancer' slid on 'Crank' end until bolts of cover are tight, then remove it.
Roller Cam and '87+ OE-Style Roller Lifters. Replace Carefully the 'Timing Cover' using 'Sealer' ('Hot Snot / High Temp Silicon')on 'OIL PAN' bottom sealing areas.
Roller Lifter Install Kit for '87-'90 Blocks or '91-'02 Blocks can be purchased, as well as a '87+ OE-Style Hyd. If a roller cam is desired and your block has OEM-style roller cam provisions. Most '87 - '93 GM cars came with roller lifters, but most '87 - '95 trucks came with flat tappet lifters in roller lifter style blocks. The market is filled up with a variety of rv cam for 350 chevy, but the best rv cam for 350 chevy that suits your needs can be a bit difficult to find. Please Call, Email, Twitter or Live Chat for details.Ģ: The '87+ Chevy Small Block received provisions for roller lifters. Thanks for the info.For Hydraulic Flat Tappet Lifters Fits '58-'02 1 262-400 cid Chevy Small Blocks 2Ĭlick for Cam Specs, Recommended Components & Application Notesġ: Cams for '55-'57 engines can be custom ordered. I may search around and see what is out there.
I know a Vortec engine would make a lot more power. I want to keep the truck carburated and looking somewhat old school if possible.
plus I need to upgrade the motor mounts anyway. Pulling the engine would make it a bit easier. The following change may be necessary for correct engine assembly: For LT1 and L98 engines. When replacing the chain on a 75 corvette the cam gear has three 1/2 inch or 9/16 bolts to remove and it comes out fairly easy, but the crank gear is different, you will need a puller to remove it because it has two key-ways on. I stopped building flat tappet engines three years ago, unless it is a street stocker. Chevrolet Performance offers Small Block Engine Camshafts. Weird Chevy 350 timing problem - HELP Jump to Latest Follow Status Not open for further replies. Lobe round off with flat tappet cams is always possible,correct break in procedures are critical. If you go Vortec, you cant use your older 350 manifold or rocker covers. Chevy Mechanic: Davo, Master technician replied 14 years ago. Its durable rotating assembly has aluminum pistons delivering a 9.0:1 compression ratio. here in AnchorageLove this old heap and intend to keep it for ever. A cast-iron block with four-bolt main caps is the foundation for the 350 HO, which is topped with iron Vortec heads fitted with 1.94/1.50-inch valves. Local shop rates are around 70.00 per hr. Lifter Bore Honed, Install Cam Bearings and Freeze Plugs, Block Cleaned and Ready For Assembly. I will probably pay someone to remove and replace. This is a bare 350 small block Chevy bare block. Have you considered doing a re-power to say a 96 - 2001 Vortec 350 ? They are plentiful in wreckers yards and have a good aftermarket support line. It isXXXXXBody and 5 speed Manuel in good shapeI have a new 350 Crate Engine from GM. the shift from 3rd to 4th while loaded pulling grades on the highway is just a bit too far apart, which. that is why they went to the NV5600 which is a six speed, but just has closer ratios. I have the same tranny, and love it, but the gears are too far apart. Going roller depends on what engine is in it now.aftermarket kits allow you to add roller cam and lifters without having the Vortec style mounting points in the valley.but they are not cheap. (cam, lifters, manifold, carb) or even snatch a fuel injection set up off a newr 350. In my opinion, remove the engine and mount it on a stand.why?īy the time you remove the sump, balancer, water pump, front timing cover, manifold and rocker covers, then try and get the old lifters out all while bent over the fenders. If this is an air con truck, you wont have enough room.Įven if not an air con truck, you will have to remove the grille.