On a .030 over 350 with flat top (6cc valve reliefs), I'm installing:
- Edelbrock RPM heads 2.02"/1.60" valves, 64cc
- VooDoo 60104 cam
* Advertised Duration IN/EX: 276/284
* Duration @ .050 IN/EX: 233/241
* Gross Valve Lift IN/EX: .504"/.525"
* LSA / ICL: 110/106

Block has not been decked.

1) Do I need to degree the cam?
2) Do I need to be concerned about piston to valve clearance? Should it be checked?
3) If I need to check P-to-V clearance, what is the correct proceedure?

i would not think you would not have any trouble with that mild of a build up, even if you are using stock builder type cast pistons. 3.48 and smaller strokes have alot more ptv clearance than 3.75 and larger strokes. most stock style if not all valve reliefs should allow the use of a 2.02 x 1.6 valves since some came from gm that way. from going off my past build ups i bet u have around .200 or more on both int/exh depending on what piston u have. i have used stock type 350 builder pistons in 383's(5.565 rods), in the 260 duration range @.050 and in the .550 lift range and still had plenty of ptvc. but i always check anyway. just dont use the old ****ty clay way.

i would not think you would not have any trouble with that mild of a build up, even if you are using stock builder type cast pistons....
but i always check anyway. just dont use the old ****ty clay way.


Thanks for the info. I hope you're right. But I'll check for sure. I was planning on using clay because it seemed the easiest... which method do you recommend?