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Originally Posted by transam1972
my engine is 100% stock...I hope to never have it rebuilt or modified...however, can a RAIV cam go in a H.O.?..what happens?..obviously I am sure there are other things to fine tune...interesting idea to upgrade a H.O. to RAIV standards,if only this was 1972...time span and gas what it is doesn't make it feasible I suppose...I am on the lookout on this forum for modified H.O.s...any ones thoughts on limited mods to the TH400?...such as a shift kit?, does it need it?...I wouldn't(I don't think?!)but a nice looking Dual Gate would be cool!...I have never been able to enjoy my H.O.perhaps 500 miles in my life??,
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CompCams has a roller cam ,something like 226/230, which is a step above the stock 68 cam that runs quite well in a 455. The roller cam is a drop in component but you will have to buy their roller lifters.Advantages are quicker ramps on opening and closing and seems to run better., I ,for one, have no problems massaging the internals with upgraded technology like roller cams.. If your engine is stock, this alone will help tremendously. you will have to tune the carb to any cam change, and personally if mine with the engine apart at the very least I would install new rings on the pistons just to "seal" it up real good.. would even check and see how much additional compression you could get from shaving the heads. been years since I built one of these and lost the memory of the math on this.. sure others here can chime in with the right answers..