L88 Cam replacement ???

[lbnaz]

Hello, looking to relpace a GM cam with either a NOS L88 or ZL-1 cam or a after market. Does anyone know which after market cam best meets the specs of the GM one. I have a crate L88 that was just fired and the cam went flat. Used the Rotella oil and all precautions but it still went flat on one lobe. Thanks, Larry.

[COPO]

Crane has their blue print cam series that are supposed to be a match for original Chev. cams.

[VintageMusclecar]

I would strongly recommend using a set of lifters with an EDM bleed hole for added insurance next time around.

http://www.yenko.net/attachments/314998-A26_EDM_lifter_bottom.jpg

Also be sure to remove the inner valve springs and break the cam in on the outers only.

Eric

[Born30YrsLate]

What's the best place to get them bad-boys from?...

[VintageMusclecar]

Most of the larger mail-order places carry them. I can get them for you as well.

Eric

[lbnaz]

Hello, I used a set of the lifters you mentioned. There about 170 bucks. I am looking at the Crane cam thats mentioned. Larry.

[70 Forest Green Zee]

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Crane has their blue print cam series that are supposed to be a match for original Chev. cams.

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I have one in my 70 Z28 and no problems whatsoever!

[Mr. Chevy]

I prefer Comp. Cams thats what I have in my Nova (L78 spec cam) and it works great!! A lot of guys here on the site however swear by the Crane blueprint cams...

Rich

[TDW]

For American made EDM lifters, Howards Cams has them. Nice parts.

http://www.howardscams.com/

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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Crane has their blue print cam series that are supposed to be a match for original Chev. cams.

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I have one in my 70 Z28 and no problems whatsoever!

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Ditto, have the Crane LT1 cam in my Deuce, no problems. A mutual friend took a 6k mile LT1 cam, an NOS LT1 cam, and the Crane blueprint LT1 cam and put them all on a Cam Doctor. No differences!

[Chevy454]

Like Eric said above, the lifters with the bleed hole and breaking in the cam on the outer springs only are pretty much a must-do...even more cheap insurance is to cryo treat 'em.

Oh, and go with the Crane unit...

[Keith Tedford]

The Clary's have the "real" proof....time slips. The seat of the pants can be VERY misleading. Ask guys who go to the strip a lot.