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Old 07-16-2011, 10:26 AM   #1
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Default Piston to valve clearance question?

Guys,

Currently I have an original Cam Dynamics stock eliminator cam in my car. Specs are 519/525 lift and the .050 duration numbers are 250 int and 266 exhaust. The combo runs good, especially for the low lift however I want to run faster.

I have two options for camshafts, they are listed below:

Lunati Solid Roller: 785/785 lift duration @ .050 is 273 int and 283 exh

Ultra Dyne Solid Roller: 722/722 lift, duration @ .050 is 264 int and 271 exh

What I didn't do when I built the engine was write down what my valve clearance numbers where with the hydraulic cam. I know we had a good amount but not sure how much. Basically what I am asking is what matters more in this equation, duration or lift?

Engine is a 351C with closed chambered heads, 61cc's, .450 dome piston, block has not been zero decked.

Any good advice would be appreciated, thanks!

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