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12-03-2013 04:45 PM
Thread: Rebuild Help and advice !
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Nothing wrong with going to a flat tappet cam if...
Nothing wrong with going to a flat tappet cam if you know the issues, and understand the importance of breaking in the cam/lifters and keeping enough zinc rich oil in there at all times. Problem is...
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12-03-2013 03:12 PM
Thread: Rebuild Help and advice !
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For me, I wouldn't put a nickel into a flat...
For me, I wouldn't put a nickel into a flat tappet cam block, unless there's a cheap & easy conversion to roller hydraulics.
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12-02-2013 07:28 PM
Thread: Rebuild Help and advice !
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If you're wanting to stay with a small block,...
If you're wanting to stay with a small block, you're going to be hard pressed to build a reliable engine yourself cheaper than you can buy a crate engine, IMO. Edit - Forgot to say "Welcome"!!, but...
Could it be a 10114182? If so, it is a Gen V 454, 4 bolt 1991 (or later). Hope that helps..
GM Engine de-coding