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    Upgrading Valvetrain

    Well recently I have determined that I have a collapsed lifter. So I plan on of course replacing it. The problem is that if I am going to go that deep into the engine I might as well upgrade some more of the engine.
    You can see in my Sig what mods that I have done already with other's planned. I was planning on doing a bunch of suspension mods first but this problem has kind of pushed those plans back.
    Now, I plan on Turbocharging my car in the future so I wanted to build up the insides anyway to allow for higher boost. I thought that I would have more time to study internals before going this route.
    So my question for everyone are what are some of the key things that I need to get? I know a cam would be a good start but I am working on a budget of around $600 or so (cost only, install seperate). Any suggestions (including part#'s if possible) would really help me out.
    So far things that I have found that I might get are Comp Cams Lifters 875-12, Comp Cam Springs 26918, and Chromoly Pushrods.
    98 Silver Camaro V6<br />15.238 @91.74 w/ 2.288 60\'<br />Mods: K&N, FTRA, Pacesetter Headers, Spec 3 Clutch, 160 Thermo, TSP Rumbler, 3\" Catco, Whisper Lid, 3.42\'s w/LSD, Aluminum DS, Man Fan Switch<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain
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    Off the top of my head, I think those lifters you mentioned are the OE-Rs? If so, I would consider either stock OEM or the regular Comp OE lifters. The OE-Rs are supposed to be a real pain in the *** to setup.

    I started with my cam, then I decided to get lifters (gonna replace with OEM lifters) and pushrods (Comp High-Tech). Next, I decided to get ported and polished intake manifolds. Then I said what the hell and ordered some heads. Now my $300 cam has turned into a $1800 project. [img]smile.gif[/img]
    Matt
    1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
    Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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    • #3
      Yeah, I wasn't sure if I had the right numbers on the lifters. I do want the OE, not the OE"R". I don't think the extra 150 RPM's are worth the hassle of the install.
      98 Silver Camaro V6<br />15.238 @91.74 w/ 2.288 60\'<br />Mods: K&N, FTRA, Pacesetter Headers, Spec 3 Clutch, 160 Thermo, TSP Rumbler, 3\" Catco, Whisper Lid, 3.42\'s w/LSD, Aluminum DS, Man Fan Switch<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain

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      • #4
        OEs are 850-12. $159.88 @ Summit (part number there is CCA-850-12).
        Matt
        1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
        Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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        • #5
          Well I think that I have figured out what I am going to get.
          -Comp Cam Lifters 850-12
          -CC Valvesprings Titanium
          -CC Hi-Tech Pushrods
          -LS1 Springs

          Now I just have to find the best place to order them.
          98 Silver Camaro V6<br />15.238 @91.74 w/ 2.288 60\'<br />Mods: K&N, FTRA, Pacesetter Headers, Spec 3 Clutch, 160 Thermo, TSP Rumbler, 3\" Catco, Whisper Lid, 3.42\'s w/LSD, Aluminum DS, Man Fan Switch<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain

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          • #6
            i would get the 130# spring that way you can get a big cam and not have to worry about anything.
            www.turbov6camaro.com
            1997 3800 Series II Camaro
            4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
            7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
            11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty

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            • #7
              Yeah, but I don't have the extra $125 for the 130 springs. So the LS1's will have to do until I get a cam.
              98 Silver Camaro V6<br />15.238 @91.74 w/ 2.288 60\'<br />Mods: K&N, FTRA, Pacesetter Headers, Spec 3 Clutch, 160 Thermo, TSP Rumbler, 3\" Catco, Whisper Lid, 3.42\'s w/LSD, Aluminum DS, Man Fan Switch<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain

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              • #8
                So no one else has any comments or suggestions? I am going to buy the parts Thursday so I can start the project this weekend...
                98 Silver Camaro V6<br />15.238 @91.74 w/ 2.288 60\'<br />Mods: K&N, FTRA, Pacesetter Headers, Spec 3 Clutch, 160 Thermo, TSP Rumbler, 3\" Catco, Whisper Lid, 3.42\'s w/LSD, Aluminum DS, Man Fan Switch<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain

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