Big Block 400 Help!!

Old Apr 29, 2019 | 09:47 PM
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Big Block 400 Help!!

So I decided to make an account and ask a quick question on here, I have a thumpr cam in my 400, its not running yet as I have it out of the truck right now. I was wondering if it is okay for me to be running that cam with the stock rockers? Thanks
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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 05:49 AM
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Assuming new hydraulic lifters and good springs, yes.

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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Archer
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Assuming new hydraulic lifters and good springs, yes.

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Yes I have new lifters and I just had the heads rebuilt so the springs should be good
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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 05:03 PM
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I agree with Archer, roller rockers are not necessary for a cam that size. Save your money for other go fast items
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Old Apr 30, 2019 | 05:21 PM
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Probably more important is the correct valve springs. 500 lift stock springs will not cut it. I tried stock springs with a Hemi cam once and was breaking springs with in the first twenty miles and that is a smaller cam than the thumper cam.

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Old May 2, 2019 | 04:26 PM
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Street cam you should be ok with....
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