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Old 11-06-2008, 07:21 PM
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Default Re: 396/375 hp crane cam solid camshaft

From what I understand, using an old camshaft is fine as long as the original lifters are used in their previous positions. Mis-matching the lifters will wipe out the camshaft lobes very quickly.

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Old 11-07-2008, 12:49 AM
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From what I understand, using an old camshaft is fine as long as the original lifters are used in their previous positions. Mis-matching the lifters will wipe out the camshaft lobes very quickly.

Dave

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that is correct.
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Old 11-07-2008, 07:34 AM
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Default Re: 396/375 hp crane cam solid camshaft

Chris,

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku It's the one you want.!!!!!

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Old 11-07-2008, 02:22 PM
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Default Re: 396/375 hp crane cam solid camshaft

Jim: look at the top of the page:

Estimated Ship Date: 12/22/08

I found one in a wharehouse in Tennessee from some other parts place...haven't heard back from Chris to see if he picked it up?
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Old 11-07-2008, 03:27 PM
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Default Re: 396/375 hp crane cam solid camshaft

That is probably one of Chevy's finest, well thought out camshafts, hence the wait to get one. Crane even uses the 143 Grind #
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Old 11-08-2008, 04:43 AM
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Default Re: 396/375 hp crane cam solid camshaft

rob,I called the # you gave me and the camshaft is on the way.thanks,buddy.chris Teed
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Old 11-08-2008, 06:20 AM
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Default Re: 396/375 hp crane cam solid camshaft

Between the L72 and L78 cars that I have had, I have driven a lot of miles with never a cam related problem. With headers and tuning an L72 Chevelle can run well into the 12s and do it for a long, long time. It is docile enough to drive in stop and go city driving or you can wail down the strip. About all you need is better valve springs, especially if you are going over 6K rpm.
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Old 11-08-2008, 06:32 AM
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Default Re: 396/375 hp crane cam solid camshaft

That's why the factory introduced a more durable valve spring beginning with the introduction of the 1970 solid lifter engines.
Warranty work increased do to too many dropped valves on the previous 69 releases.
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