Pure Stock Drag Racing tips & tricks - Page 17

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #**161** 06-04-2004, 02:13 AM

I'm picking up the heads tonight, no 'cheatin' done to them, just getting them relooked at while I had the engine down for the cam swap.

I originally installed a Comp Cams with a little more lift, and a little less duration, but with a lot less 'overlap' in an effort to increase cylinder pressure and therefore bottom end torque. After learning a little more about cams from Pete, Rob and others, I realized that this cam was not what I really wanted, and that the stock cam is the best. So, I tore it down, and found some other issues to straighten out, (like a little valve cover oil leak, cracked oil sending switch, etc...) but now am in the rebuilding stage.

Anyone want to suggest the easiest way to degree a cam, without buying the whole degree kit?

**Salvatore** · #**162** 06-04-2004, 03:03 AM

Isn't there cam bottons made? I think they have different degrees in them like 3 degress advanced and so. I would call Crane and ask them what they advise, Maybe put it in straight up. Line the marks up. I would make a call though. Going to see you at Lansdale: (Under The Lights) Same weekend as GM Carlisle. Sat. nite Sam

JoeG · #**163** 06-04-2004, 05:55 AM

Sam is right call crane --it will save you a lot of trial work---

Casey Marks · #**164** 06-04-2004, 04:34 PM

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.....no 'cheatin' done to them, just getting them relooked at while I had the engine down for the cam swap....

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Uh huh ...... that's what they all say ......

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #**165** 06-04-2004, 05:15 PM

Casey, you must have a guilty conscience.

Casey Marks · #**166** 06-04-2004, 05:44 PM

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Casey, you must have a guilty conscience.

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They told me if I wore the dress and the high heels, they'd pay me $100. I was young back then, and needed the money.....

....oh wait, you're not talking about that ........

**Mr70** · #**167** 06-04-2004, 06:03 PM

We told you,we left your money on the Nightstand Casey!

**hvychev** · #**168** 06-15-2004, 09:31 AM

Just get that car back together Marlin......you have an obligation to meet on Labor Day weekend...if you don't show I will just assume that you forefitted and are scared.....

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #**169** 06-16-2004, 12:05 AM

I'm workin on it! The heads are back on, the Crane Blueprint cam is in, lifters and pushrods, along with the timing chain and gears. I hope to have the chain cover on, water pump and the intake installed, and the valves adjusted by the weekend. Then, it's the small stuff!

Chevy454 · #**170** 06-16-2004, 12:08 AM

Good to hear, M!

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