Recommended Camshaft StyleFlat tappet hydraulic
Installed Height (in)1.800 in.
Seat Pressure at Installed Height (lbs)110 lbs.
Open Height (in)1.250 in.Open Pressure (lbs)257 lbs.
Application Notes Will work with hydraulic roller camshafts up to 0.520 in. lift.
No, your better off changing your cam, and springs. Stay away from the 1.7 R.R's, unless you check your clearance between piston to valve you may have an issue. You also have to change, your push rods they're a different length, Mike SCT Tuner.
Yes..... valve springs is the most overlooked upgrade in a an engine. 1.7 rockers, or any increase in valve lift, will not cause any PtV problems. If it clears with 1.6 rockers, it will clear with 1.7 or 1.72 rockers.
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1986 GT-X303 cam, 289 heads, 1.72, Holley 700cfm DP, RG 4+1 Trans.