i have a 390 8v motor, with the factory (60s) heavy-duty adj. rockerarm assys( NEW ). can i change cams to a roller set up with 400psi open psi Comp cam#magnum308r pn33782-9,or will i destroy my assys? do i have to upgrade?
You would need to upgrade your valvetrain + to run that cam 674 lift and 262 @.050 durat
November 24 2008, 8:50 PM
ion. Does your setup have the compression and intake-head flow to take advantage of a mech-roller? Do you have a 4spd or stall converter with matching rear gear ratio?
Basic starting list;
You will need to verify clearance with the pistons, upgrade to a high quality timing chain set, use the harder Durabond cam bearings, dual springs with a minimum of 500 open (more would be better) 225-250 closed. Roller rocker assemblies with endstands. Quality hardened pushrods. JMO.
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