code4

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Did the cam swap & springs and it went really well. I used two 5/16th rods to hold up the lifters. Cam came out great as did the new one going in. I used the Larry Tool for the springs. I did the TDC method & compressed air, yeah I'm paranoid. I installed 918 springs and a TR 224 cam. Everything is pretty much done & I may start it in the next couple of days. I did headers, true duals & U/D pulley at the same time.

Pointers; Memorize the JMX howto guide. I only had to reference it a couple of times during the install. I took my time, I spaced the springs over a couple of evenings. I used a good strong magnet to remove the retainers. I did the entire install without any helping hands. It was easier though because I removed the A/C & condenser. I put the cam sprocket on dot to dot before removing the cam. Then when the new cam was in I put the cam sprocket on and line up the dots, then put the chain on. I was able to get it right on the first attempt. I thought the Larry Tool was a great investment of course I don't have anything to compare it to. I believe most if not all my lifters were still up 24 hrs later when I installed the pushrods. I could feel the lifters drop when I pushed on the P/R's.

WTB-a-Hawk

Looks nice. Grats on the swap. I'm going to do mine this winter. Will be my first time. I'm scared as ****, but the Howto guide gives me confidence.

Ferocity02

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I did almost the exact same thing with the TR224, 918's, Larry tool, and air compressor method. It does go smoothly I agree. Were there any issues with using the 5/16" rod for the lifters. I used magnet pens but maybe I'll give the rod a try next time.

Worm

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Congrats! Mmmmm Cammy... Ahhhhhhh

code4

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I rounded the ends and also ground one side flat for the entire length because of posts I have read where people say they don't go in. Well when I put them in there they went in so easy I ended up messing around for a long time afraid they would not stop the lifters. I mean they went in with no resistance at all like they weren't doing any good??? I finally just pulled the cam and no problems.

code4

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Well took it for a drive. It runs great, idles perfect, no surging, starts great, gas mileage seemed the same. It's really LOUD. I got an SES, no rear O2's, no air pump. Very happy with it. I am consindering not getting it tuned, what do you guys think. What are the chances that the A/F is not that bad? I don't have access to a dyno tune within a 500 mile radius.

SpankysWS6

Were do you go for the install guide Cam guide.. Could a guy with little Knowledge and lots of patience do this kind of install? Would really like to learn...

93TAWicked1

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Its pretty damn easy, but it is nice if you have someone local that has done it before to help out. Of course I learn alot with taking apart an LT1 for years so the LS1 is cake

93TAWicked1

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What other method is there besides the air compressor method, other than the obvious removing the heads....

SpankysWS6

Anywere I can get a Pictorial guide to assist me in the cam swap? Just got off the phone with my Uncle and he said he would help..

93TAWicked1

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www.ls1howto.com doesn't get much better than than!

kickassT/A

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you can bring the piston to tdc and do it that way. the piston is supposed to keep the valve from droping out. air is the best way though