done w/ cam install finally!!!
03-29-2009, 07:31 PM
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done w/ cam install finally!!! TSP hooked me right up w/ everything I needed . man was the oil pump a pain in the **** to change out damn pick up tube bolt
I just finished up the install today . been fighting the rain for the past few days , but finally got some sunshine. (MS3,lt's, ory,3" flowmaster catback untuned )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GOUJYCur8U
I just finished up the install today . been fighting the rain for the past few days , but finally got some sunshine. (MS3,lt's, ory,3" flowmaster catback untuned ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GOUJYCur8U
03-29-2009, 08:44 PM
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yep, That pickup tube is a mother. I pinched my last week... but for some odd reason I insisted on taking it back off to check before I put it back together. Glad I did. Hopefully I didnt pinch this one. I havent fired mine up yet. You take the heads off?
03-30-2009, 06:00 AM
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hrs took about 8-10 hrs. i took it kinda slow just to make sure i didnt overlook anything since it was the first time i've done a cam swap . so far everything is fine no leaks or anything.
how much in labor charges do you guys think i saved myself ???????
how much in labor charges do you guys think i saved myself ???????
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03-30-2009, 06:59 PM
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thanks!! i kinda like the sound of it myself. much better than stock. 
. i just drove through town and passed two cops talking . they looked at me and grinned and 1 of them through a thumbs up . hope thats a good thing ,and not a hint of whos the next 1 in town to get a ticket .lmao
. i just drove through town and passed two cops talking . they looked at me and grinned and 1 of them through a thumbs up . hope thats a good thing ,and not a hint of whos the next 1 in town to get a ticket .lmao 
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hmmm, might have to try this one day. I want to save money also! But I can say it does feel good to know that an awesome shop has ur car
but on the other hand coming out of thousands of dollars isnt funny either **** it Straightline Performance for the win
but on the other hand coming out of thousands of dollars isnt funny either **** it Straightline Performance for the win
03-30-2009, 10:10 PM
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^^ i see what ur saying but i feel pretty good knowing i did it myself and if it ever has to be done again ,or anything motor related i can do it myself w/o any worries. w/ a good guide and proper set of tools theres nothing to it. thank goodness for LS1tech and there how to guides and other members for the input. its not as big of a nightmare as i thought it would be working on a newer f-body.
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thats not too bad at all. i almost have everything i need for mine and plan on doing it myself too. i was quoted $6-700 for a complete swap. theres no way i would pay that. might as well do the work yourself and learn somehting.
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^^ i see what ur saying but i feel pretty good knowing i did it myself and if it ever has to be done again ,or anything motor related i can do it myself w/o any worries. w/ a good guide and proper set of tools theres nothing to it. thank goodness for LS1tech and there how to guides and other members for the input. its not as big of a nightmare as i thought it would be working on a newer f-body.
lol, seriously though I am going to try it one day, pray for me
03-31-2009, 04:36 PM
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bring it here i'll hook ya up. make it 2 pizzas .im a heavy eater . seriously its no problem at all to install . just make sure you have all the right tools b4 you even attempt it. and 1 thing not mentioned in the install guides ,pick up a new cam retainer plate to be on the safe side. if not you might not have any oil pressure if it dosent seal good 
. seriously its no problem at all to install . just make sure you have all the right tools b4 you even attempt it. and 1 thing not mentioned in the install guides ,pick up a new cam retainer plate to be on the safe side. if not you might not have any oil pressure if it dosent seal good
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bring it here i'll hook ya up. make it 2 pizzas .im a heavy eater . seriously its no problem at all to install . just make sure you have all the right tools b4 you even attempt it. and 1 thing not mentioned in the install guides ,pick up a new cam retainer plate to be on the safe side. if not you might not have any oil pressure if it dosent seal good
. seriously its no problem at all to install . just make sure you have all the right tools b4 you even attempt it. and 1 thing not mentioned in the install guides ,pick up a new cam retainer plate to be on the safe side. if not you might not have any oil pressure if it dosent seal good
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bring it here i'll hook ya up. make it 2 pizzas .im a heavy eater . seriously its no problem at all to install . just make sure you have all the right tools b4 you even attempt it. and 1 thing not mentioned in the install guides ,pick up a new cam retainer plate to be on the safe side. if not you might not have any oil pressure if it dosent seal good
. seriously its no problem at all to install . just make sure you have all the right tools b4 you even attempt it. and 1 thing not mentioned in the install guides ,pick up a new cam retainer plate to be on the safe side. if not you might not have any oil pressure if it dosent seal good 
03-31-2009, 08:30 PM
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cam retaining plate was about $20 bucks through the dealership but for some reason the bolt holes were a little diffrent(countersunk) and i ended up using a diffrent type bolt (torx head)
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This is essentially the same setup I'm going to attempt to install, so I'm glad to hear that it is managable - I just can't see spending the extra $$ to have someone else do the job...