DSnyde34
Junior Member
- Joined
- Mar 15, 2023
- Posts
- 15
- Reaction score
- 18
- Location
- Fulton Kansas
- First Name
- Dayton
- Truck Year
- 1974
- Truck Model
- K20
- Engine Size
- 454
Hello everyone,
I have a Mark IV 454 in a 74 K20, the motor needs a new camshaft. I have decided on putting the COMP Grind XE262H-10(11-238-3) and an Edelbrock Performer 2-0 Intake Manifold(2161) on the motor. I had someone tell me that I should just use the valve springs that are currently on it. After some research I think this is a bad idea and that I should go ahead and replace the valve springs. The two springs recommend by COMP for this camshaft are part #s 911-16 and 924-16. With that I know virtually nothing about this stuff so, should I get single or dual springs? What do I need to get besides the springs themselves Valve seals, Locks, Retainers etc. What do I need to get new and what can I reuse. Also will new springs mean that I also need new push rods and rocker arms? And lastly I have seen a lot of information on camshaft break in and valve spring break in but hardly anything on breaking them in at the same time. Any tips on break in procedure for new springs and cam, is it possible to break them in at the same time or do I need to break in the camshaft on the old springs? Thank you in advance for the help as I said I know virtually nothing about this stuff so any information is appreciated.
I have a Mark IV 454 in a 74 K20, the motor needs a new camshaft. I have decided on putting the COMP Grind XE262H-10(11-238-3) and an Edelbrock Performer 2-0 Intake Manifold(2161) on the motor. I had someone tell me that I should just use the valve springs that are currently on it. After some research I think this is a bad idea and that I should go ahead and replace the valve springs. The two springs recommend by COMP for this camshaft are part #s 911-16 and 924-16. With that I know virtually nothing about this stuff so, should I get single or dual springs? What do I need to get besides the springs themselves Valve seals, Locks, Retainers etc. What do I need to get new and what can I reuse. Also will new springs mean that I also need new push rods and rocker arms? And lastly I have seen a lot of information on camshaft break in and valve spring break in but hardly anything on breaking them in at the same time. Any tips on break in procedure for new springs and cam, is it possible to break them in at the same time or do I need to break in the camshaft on the old springs? Thank you in advance for the help as I said I know virtually nothing about this stuff so any information is appreciated.
