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Old 10-25-2007, 06:28 PM
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Default Re: Another L78 CAM question

My $.02 on the matter...

Unless you're dead-set on having everything inside your engine 100% original GM, I would either sell or shelve the GM cam & lifters and go with the current Crane replacement along with a set of EDM lifters as insurance against a wiped cam. I've used EDM's in several recent builds and have experienced no failures, nor have I experienced any of the reported oil pressure issues others have reportedly experienced.

Eric
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Old 10-25-2007, 06:38 PM
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Default Re: Another L78 CAM question

Listen to Eric...shelve the original piece, and get a Crane/GM piece...the original cam would be fine, but waste a cool original, wear item part?!

Also, Comp offers a solid lifter with an extra oiling orifice in the face of the lifter...
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Old 10-25-2007, 06:48 PM
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Default Re: Another L78 CAM question

Thanks Eric and Rob!

That is what I'll do.

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