Hi,
I'm building up a 1776 engine. This is my first experience bulding up a non-stock motor. The cam that I've selected has a lift at the cam of .380 and a lift with 1.1 rocker arms of .417. The heads were stock before being bored out for the 90.5 cylinders, and I've checked my deck height to be 0.057.
My question is -- do I need to verify the valve to piston clearance with this setup? My book describes a process involving putting modeling clay on top of the piston, assembling a head and turning it over. I'd rather avoid the exercise if this combination of parts is well outside of the danger zone...
Thanks, Scott