cam swap help what is NECCESSARY!?
09-09-2005, 06:31 PM
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cam swap help what is NECCESSARY!? so far i got.
cam (duh) 590/578
pushrods (7.4)
retainers (tit)
springs (918s)
need:
gaskets (which ones? individual ones please)
ls2 timing chain (might as well..only 30 bucks or so)
so..what else do i need? or is that everything there?
cam (duh) 590/578
pushrods (7.4)
retainers (tit)
springs (918s)
need:
gaskets (which ones? individual ones please)
ls2 timing chain (might as well..only 30 bucks or so)
so..what else do i need? or is that everything there?
09-09-2005, 07:38 PM
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The only NECESSARY things are:
Cam
springs (retainers also depending if they require larger than stock)
crank bolt
That's all you really need to do a cam swap, also the motor oil and coolant, but that's a no-brainer. If your car is a '98, you will also need new water pump gaskets. You can re-use your valve cover gaskets, timing cover gasket, and front main seal if you are careful with them when re-installing everything.
Cam
springs (retainers also depending if they require larger than stock)
crank bolt
That's all you really need to do a cam swap, also the motor oil and coolant, but that's a no-brainer. If your car is a '98, you will also need new water pump gaskets. You can re-use your valve cover gaskets, timing cover gasket, and front main seal if you are careful with them when re-installing everything.
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Get a basic cam install gasket, you can reuse some gaskets, but for the extra peice of mind i chose to pay 50 bucks to get a kit that had all the gaskets and a new crank bolt. Also might want to look into a new O-ring for your oil pump. I got one when I was doing mine and the original looked beat to **** compared to the new one.
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Originally Posted by GreenGoblin956
so far i got.
cam (duh) 590/578
pushrods (7.4)
retainers (tit)
springs (918s)
need:
gaskets (which ones? individual ones please)
ls2 timing chain (might as well..only 30 bucks or so)
so..what else do i need? or is that everything there?
cam (duh) 590/578
pushrods (7.4)
retainers (tit)
springs (918s)
need:
gaskets (which ones? individual ones please)
ls2 timing chain (might as well..only 30 bucks or so)
so..what else do i need? or is that everything there?
09-10-2005, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenGoblin956
i got 99+ water pump gaskets...so i can reuse them?
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You can re-use those gaskets, I don't think the '99 models came with the paper material gaskets. Good luck with the cam swap. Let me know if you need any help.
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09-11-2005, 02:49 AM
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Just check out the cam swap article on www.ls1howto.com
Not only do they show the whole procedure, they also provide a parts list.
Manny
Not only do they show the whole procedure, they also provide a parts list.
Manny