Finally decided, asking the gurus now.
02-28-2012, 07:10 PM
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02-28-2012, 07:13 PM
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If you have a 4K converter already then you really could go with a bigger cam than a 222/226.
Well I just read that you didn't want to rev over 6200 so in that case would prob stick with the 222/226. Even with that cam it would like to rev over 6200.
Well I just read that you didn't want to rev over 6200 so in that case would prob stick with the 222/226. Even with that cam it would like to rev over 6200.
02-28-2012, 08:36 PM
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I spin mine 7k. 6500 is a really good safe spot. Just remember you don't have to turn 65-7k everyday. 65-7k is only for when you wanna go fast. Just figured out what you really want before buy a cam. Pitt-man has a low rpm cam that puts out some really good power.
02-28-2012, 11:16 PM
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Its always best to get a pushrod length checker when you start changing heads, gaskets and to ls7 lifters.
If it was going to be a basic cam swap and changing out the cam only with new springs of course then most would recommend stock 7.40 length pushrods.
I know you changed your mind on the LS7 lifters, but if you decided to run them they are longer lifters than the stockers and you would more than likely need a shorter than stock pushrod. It all depends man, what all are you going to be running for sure and how thick of head gaskets will you be running?
Let others chime in.
Some people run 7.40 length pushrods with the ls7 lifters and some people 7.350 and this depends on the cam's base circle too.
If it was going to be a basic cam swap and changing out the cam only with new springs of course then most would recommend stock 7.40 length pushrods.
I know you changed your mind on the LS7 lifters, but if you decided to run them they are longer lifters than the stockers and you would more than likely need a shorter than stock pushrod. It all depends man, what all are you going to be running for sure and how thick of head gaskets will you be running?
Let others chime in.
Some people run 7.40 length pushrods with the ls7 lifters and some people 7.350 and this depends on the cam's base circle too.
Last edited by jrmchevyman; 02-28-2012 at 11:21 PM.