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Topic: Engine upgrades

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Engine upgrades

Posted: 10/3/17 4:07pm Message 1 of 3
dustidu
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Burlington, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1986 coupe, red, gray leather interior, 350 L98, Doug Nash 4/3 transmission
    I have an 87 with the 4/3 trans. I am thinking of freshening of the engine with some upgrades. What is the max lift recommended as far as the camshaft. I plan to upgrade the intake, exhaust & add a high performance chip.


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Re: Engine upgrades

Posted: 10/4/17 8:19am Message 2 of 3
Black Shark
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Vette(s): Black 1979 L-82 Black 1996 LT1 Black 1999 Coupe
Not enough info for a good recommendation.
 
New pistons or other parts?
What heads?
What valves?
What valve springs?
What kind of driving?
Stock gear ratio diff.?



Re: Engine upgrades

Posted: 10/4/17 3:08pm Message 3 of 3
knnhon
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new poret richey, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1991 Coupe-L-98-auto, 1994 White Conv., l-98 6 spd.
valve springs r the determining factor. but, i wudn't go more than .510" [at valve] for street. Comp cams cam/valve train was my 'cherce'


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