Originally Posted By FastmOp
It's something to check. 1mm clearance is minimum. Check the cam clearance to rods, cam end play, and don't forget to set the cam end play to .008 or so, give or take a .002 That's thousandths of an Inch.

There is a lot to check on a motor like your building. I have a similar motor. Ask as many questions as you want. These guys all want to help. We ruffle each others feathers but it's mostly in fun. We all drive MoPar!
Thank you very much ! , now i have this questions ; in my old 496 i had used Total seal max seal zero gap rings .. no problem for several pass , i this engine i have JE pro seal gap rings , is good ? or is better zero gap rings ?? i will use 300-350 HP nitrous on this engine


1970 Cuda 496 street driven 9.22@150
1971 Demon 572 7.82@176
1957 Desoto Adventurer Convertible 345 Hemi
1958 Plymouth Fury Christine
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi
1970 Dodge ChallengerRT 6pack 4 speed 1 of 135
1968 Dodge Charger RT 4 speed