I'm rebuilding my 200ci inline 6 for a '65 Mustang with the purpose of using it as a daily driver. I want to increase hp and gain some low end torque (~1,000 to 4,500 RPM range) to meet today's driving standards. As such, I'm looking at a cam upgrade, maybe Comp Cam 260 with 110 LSA or the Schneider 248-56H/110.
My question is related to the valvetrain itself. To start, I have the stock non-adjustable rocker arm 1.5x assembly. It looks like the stock lobe lift was .232 generating a valve lift of .348. If I choose to upgrade the cam the valve lift goes up to ~.42-.44. With the increase in lift, other than the valve springs and hydraulic lifters, do I need to do anything else like change to a shorter pushrod or move to an adjustable rocker arm assembly to adjust for the valve lift increase? I'd like not to make any other changes if possible, but the increase in lift has me concerned.
Any help would be greatly appreciated - Thanks!
My question is related to the valvetrain itself. To start, I have the stock non-adjustable rocker arm 1.5x assembly. It looks like the stock lobe lift was .232 generating a valve lift of .348. If I choose to upgrade the cam the valve lift goes up to ~.42-.44. With the increase in lift, other than the valve springs and hydraulic lifters, do I need to do anything else like change to a shorter pushrod or move to an adjustable rocker arm assembly to adjust for the valve lift increase? I'd like not to make any other changes if possible, but the increase in lift has me concerned.
Any help would be greatly appreciated - Thanks!