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What cam with Edelbrock heads?

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Going to use rpm edlebrock heads with the 1.94 -1.6 valves and stock rollers.How big a cam can I go without piston to valve clearance issues?
 

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as big as you want, so long as the timing events are set up right.

BTW, this question can't really be answered with the data you've given.
 

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stay under .500 lift and you should have no problems.
 
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factory shortblock and pistons, for street and strip.
 

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The RPM cam is built for those heads.
 
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