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Early model roller cam in a later model motor?

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#1 ·
Hey everyone, I am going to trying to put a roller Crane cam out of a 1985 LT1 350 Chevy into a 1993 ZZ3 roller motor. I have been told that Crane cam part #119641 will not use the cam plate to hold it back and that I would need to use a pre 1988 cam gear and a Cam button.
Any thoughts will help.

Thanks Ricksgtx
 
#3 ·
Yes, you can put an "old style" roller cam in a factory roller block by using a cam button just like you would in a pre-roller and then you can use the factory roller lifters but there was no LT-1 in '85. The early style LT-1 was '70-'72 only and there are those that would argue that '71-'72 don't really count because of the lower compression.
 
#7 ·
ricksgtx said:
Hippie, you are correct (as usual) no LT1 in 85 but what about the cam timing gear? do I need to get a older model cam gear along with the cam button?

Ricksgtx
Flattery will get you everywhere. I only wish I was correct as often as I think I am. :rolleyes:

Yes, you will need the early style timing set.
 
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