Cam Swap????
09-10-2010, 09:31 AM
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Cam Swap???? Ok so I'm doing a cam swap in my 04 gto and I need to know what size dowel rods to use. I've seen many different sizes used in doing this but I wanna know what the right size is to use and any other pointers would be great thanks for help
09-11-2010, 09:21 AM
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I have never even seen a cam swapped GTO. I heard of one but i dismissed it as a myth. Its rare to find these cars sporting anything BUT a stock cam.
Your better of turboing it.
Your better of turboing it.
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09-12-2010, 01:54 PM
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[QUOTE=batboy;13853933]A pic of the elusive GTO cam install. You can see the metal dowels sticking out. Think you can use flareless brake line
yea i see that i just need to know the size lol
yea i see that i just need to know the size lol
09-12-2010, 09:51 PM
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You can use 1/4" diameter rods since that might be more common. As long as it fits into the hole and don't allow the lifters to drop, that's really all there is to it.
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09-23-2010, 11:26 AM
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ok so i just picked my cam up yesterday with all my valvetrain except the rocker arms but the specs on the cam are...
Intake. 600 exhaust. 601
duration@ .50 intake. 228 exhaust. 232
lobe separation is 111.0
so im hoping that the rocker arms will be here by the end of this week and i can install the cam and everything next weekend and then go get it tuned
Intake. 600 exhaust. 601
duration@ .50 intake. 228 exhaust. 232
lobe separation is 111.0
so im hoping that the rocker arms will be here by the end of this week and i can install the cam and everything next weekend and then go get it tuned
09-27-2010, 11:43 AM
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5/16 and grind a flat on one side, you will need some extra clearance on one rod to get it in (passenger side if I recall).
1/4 will not hold the lifters tight
1/4 will not hold the lifters tight
