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Apr 9, 2021 | 09:45 AM

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Dan89FLSTC

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From: South Carolina

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Apr 9, 2021 | 01:20 PM

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Max Headflow

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From: poway

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Originally Posted by SconnieRider

Can't speak for the OP, but I did the swap for the longevity of the hydraulic tensioner verses the spring loaded ones. Another reason is for the precision of the forged plate verses the cast OE one, which can cause seal issues. And the better performing oil pump that came with it was a nice upgrade.

Well if you are running a 0.660 lift cam with heavy spring it might be worthwhile but I'd probably go to gears in that case.

Apr 9, 2021 | 01:22 PM

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Max Headflow

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From: poway

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Originally Posted by tinymike66

I had that installed before ....it got ruined
I don't think the tech centered the pump n it chewed the plate.
I tore engine apart
Checked runoutDrained and flushed casesDid oil analysis

Now that I know everythjng else is ok....I'm upgrading to 98
New camsNew pistons
Converted it from mm efi to carb.

Got a pic?