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lbnaz 01-29-2008 04:25 AM

L88 Cam replacement ???
 
Hello, looking to relpace a GM cam with either a NOS L88 or ZL-1 cam or a after market. Does anyone know which after market cam best meets the specs of the GM one. I have a crate L88 that was just fired and the cam went flat. Used the Rotella oil and all precautions but it still went flat on one lobe. Thanks, Larry.

COPO 01-29-2008 04:43 AM

Re: L88 Cam replacement ???
 
Crane has their blue print cam series that are supposed to be a match for original Chev. cams.

VintageMusclecar 01-29-2008 05:14 AM

Re: L88 Cam replacement ???
 
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I would strongly recommend using a set of lifters with an EDM bleed hole for added insurance next time around.

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/314...ter_bottom.jpg

Also be sure to remove the inner valve springs and break the cam in on the outers only.

Eric

Born30YrsLate 01-29-2008 05:52 AM

Re: L88 Cam replacement ???
 
What's the best place to get them bad-boys from?...

VintageMusclecar 01-29-2008 05:57 AM

Re: L88 Cam replacement ???
 
Most of the larger mail-order places carry them. I can get them for you as well.

Eric

lbnaz 01-29-2008 06:50 AM

Re: L88 Cam replacement ???
 
Hello, I used a set of the lifters you mentioned. There about 170 bucks. I am looking at the Crane cam thats mentioned. Larry.

70 Forest Green Zee 01-29-2008 07:25 AM

Re: L88 Cam replacement ???
 
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Crane has their blue print cam series that are supposed to be a match for original Chev. cams.

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I have one in my 70 Z28 and no problems whatsoever!

Mr. Chevy 01-29-2008 10:05 AM

Re: L88 Cam replacement ???
 
I prefer Comp. Cams thats what I have in my Nova (L78 spec cam) and it works great!! A lot of guys here on the site however swear by the Crane blueprint cams...

Rich

TDW 01-29-2008 03:23 PM

Re: L88 Cam replacement ???
 
For American made EDM lifters, Howards Cams has them. Nice parts.

http://www.howardscams.com/

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY 01-29-2008 04:46 PM

Re: L88 Cam replacement ???
 
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Crane has their blue print cam series that are supposed to be a match for original Chev. cams.

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I have one in my 70 Z28 and no problems whatsoever!

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Ditto, have the Crane LT1 cam in my Deuce, no problems. A mutual friend took a 6k mile LT1 cam, an NOS LT1 cam, and the Crane blueprint LT1 cam and put them all on a Cam Doctor. No differences!


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