Question about my retainer to guide clearance.
My new EQ heads got a clean bill of health from my machine shop. I had them cut down the valve guides for increased cam lift capability. I will run the Hughes spring kit (HUG-1199 coil bind at .600) Engine will be a 360 Magnum , Tunnel ram, 2 Edelbrock 500s, 727 RMVB 391 sure grip in a 1995 2wd Dakota. I have circled in red the total clearance from retainer to guide- with and without the valve seal installed. With the VS in place I have .600". Subtract the .050" and this leaves me theoretically with .550" max lift for a camshaft? Howards has a cam 229/233 .555.549 that has the power range I like but is the lift not safe? I see Chevy LS .050" offset valve locks for 7 degree 8mm single groove (radial) valves- is this an option? Thanks everyone.
My new EQ heads got a clean bill of health from my machine shop. I had them cut down the valve guides for increased cam lift capability. I will run the Hughes spring kit (HUG-1199 coil bind at .600) Engine will be a 360 Magnum , Tunnel ram, 2 Edelbrock 500s, 727 RMVB 391 sure grip in a 1995 2wd Dakota. I have circled in red the total clearance from retainer to guide- with and without the valve seal installed. With the VS in place I have .600". Subtract the .050" and this leaves me theoretically with .550" max lift for a camshaft? Howards has a cam 229/233 .555.549 that has the power range I like but is the lift not safe? I see Chevy LS .050" offset valve locks for 7 degree 8mm single groove (radial) valves- is this an option? Thanks everyone.