camshaft

  1. INW-Iron-Steel

    TBI 350 lifter noise / Roller cam swap

    Hi guys, I think I am experiencing a cam that is going flat or a lifter failure in my 93 k1500 suburban. At startup there is no lifter tick, and at idle, there is no lifter tick. There is, however, some small exhaust leaks with the cheap shorty-headers. Different noise. Here's the issue, as...
  2. 19971997

    Is this a stock L31 cam?

    I have tried searching the numbers of this cam that i pulled out of my 880 block but cant find any info on the numbers. I dont have a micrometer yet to check the lobes manually but im wondering if its an upgraded one. Funny thing is i know in 1997 they didnt have QR codes as found printed on...
  3. ralmo94

    Valve spring question

    Hey all, as the title says I have a valve spring question. Having never built a motor myself, I've worked on quite a few, mostly my own, or friends stuff.. I have a 98 l29 454. I have a GM performance parts camshaft for it. I had purchased a set of springs for the cam change, they might be a...
  4. T

    Camshaft offset extremely retarted

    Hi I've got a 1996 C1500 with a 5.7 Vortec. I recently got a tune along with other mods Ive noticed a weird shuttering since I've gotten the truck originally chocked it up to my loud exhaust but now I can view my cmpret parameter and it sits at around -27 to -32 degrees. From what I've seen it...
  5. 2doortahoetoby

    Motor Rebuild

    I’m looking to rebuild a spare motor for my Tahoe. My current vortec motor has 243k on it and leaks oil everywhere. Looking to do a cam kit on it. I have a 98 vortec motor was going to use my new Delphi MPFI spider on it for just simplicity, drivability, and to keep the cost down. Anyone have...
  6. Rustjunky67

    Worn camshaft gear..... HELP!!

    Hi all, Ok so full disclosure.... I'm not versed in engine overhaul or much beyond basic tune ups/ brakes/ etc I have a 1994 k1500 with NV4500. I decided to replace power steering hoses and pump and all grounds.... While doing so I realized I had what appeared to be intake manifold leak so I...
  7. D

    Flat Tappet or Roller Camshaft?

    Does the original 350 V8 engine in my 1989 Silverado 1500 have a flat tappet camshaft or does it have a roller camshaft?
  8. ralmo94

    L29 timing gear

    Does anyone run an adjustable timing set with the stock crank sensor and timing cover? I've read a lot of threads were guys had one and when putting the cover back on it won't spin. I know a double roller is out. I'm sure anything from rock auto would fit, but no adjustable sets I've seen...
  9. S

    1988 5.7 hardly drives after CL122494 comp cams install

    Hello everyone im new here so please forgive me for any rules I break or mistakes I make. Im so glad I found this sight because I am at an absolute loss right now. I want to turn my daily driver/work truck into a old school hot rod. I have alot of plans for this 88 single cab c1500 but a...
  10. Treyes

    4.3 tbi v6 cam and lifter questions (1992)

    Got myself a 1992 4.3 tbi single cab as my first truck and it does its job, but as a highschooler i want it to be as fast and loud as it can be so im looking to buy a cam and anything else i can afford but i need yalls help figuring put what is best for the money so any recommendations im all...
  11. T

    Cam upgrade??

    Hi all! I have a 94 K1500 with a 5.7L, NV4500, 14-bolt-3.42 gear ratio, E-cab, stepside. It now has new top end gaskets and fuel pump and it runs much better than when I purchased it. I could not pass it up. I had been looking for one of these trucks for a while and when I found this one with...

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