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10-01-2003, 10:07 PM
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Re: General LT-1 Information
Rob, You are not slow. I am just telling you my experiences over the last 33 years. Lift, duration, lobe center are one thing, but ramp speed and how it is degreed is another thing.I am not sure all the spec cams are really to spec. I just feel that the early 302 cams and the LT1 cams are better than the aftermarket (spec) grinds of today. We don't have to agree on this. I am just telling you from my experiences. None of my motors were on the dyno. Maybe cams are like carbs, there are no 2 alike. Just ask Jerry MacNeish, or any Stock, Super Stock guy. I am not really unhappy with my crane cam, I just like the chevy's performance better. Sam [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]
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10-01-2003, 10:31 PM
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Re: General LT-1 Information
Its just 50 year old guys like me talking to 28 year old guys like you. Some day you will tell your kids things that can't always be explained. This is a great forum! Keep it up. Thanks, Sam [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif[/img]
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10-01-2003, 10:47 PM
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Re: General LT-1 Information
Hey guys, do not make up now. Come on, you are half way to beating the record for the most pages of posts. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
How about something like, my cam is bigger then yours? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]
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10-01-2003, 11:46 PM
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Re: General LT-1 Information
Hey Sam,
I'm from PA and was wondering who your engine builder of 30 years is and where he's from. Paul T
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10-02-2003, 12:10 AM
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Re: General LT-1 Information
Hi Paul. I am always ready to put a plug in for my buddy. Pete's Automotive in Pottstown, Pa. Used to run Modified Eliminator with a 1957 chevy wagon called "Mother Nature."Good guy with good prices. Does 409's and all kinds of carb and head work. Used to race against Ken Montgomery in the old days at Maple Grove. (610)326-8322 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/
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#7
10-02-2003, 02:11 AM
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Re: General LT-1 Information
If Pete does 409 work and has been doing things for 30 years, then he'll know Ron Ruth and the "Get Around". Ron past away a few years ago but every time I hear of a 409 I think of my dad's ol' buddy.
Anyways, I live in Glenside about 1/2 mile from Ken M's shop. I'll have to ask my pop about Pete. Just like to keep tabs on some of the older engine builders as they have quite an involvement with some of the greater cars in the area. Unfortunately for me, my guy- Doug Myers- has been doing mostly roundy-round guys so there are not as many old stories of muscle cars to follow up on. Cheers to you, Paul
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