What else do I need for my cam swap?
03-06-2007, 03:39 PM
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What else do I need for my cam swap? So far I have:
Parts:
Cam
Springs
Pushrods
Timing Chain
LS6 Oil Pump
Need:
Water Pump Gaskets
Tools:
Spring Compressor
Rods to hold up the cam
Balancer installation tool
I believe that's it. If anyone knows otherwise, let me know. I want to have everything sitting here ready when I tear into this thing.
Parts:
Cam
Springs
Pushrods
Timing Chain
LS6 Oil Pump
Need:
Water Pump Gaskets
Tools:
Spring Compressor
Rods to hold up the cam
Balancer installation tool
I believe that's it. If anyone knows otherwise, let me know. I want to have everything sitting here ready when I tear into this thing.
03-06-2007, 04:09 PM
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Just for right now, I am going with a used TR224 until I can buy a complete heads/cam combo. I didn't want to have to pull my heads to change lifters for use with a really aggressive cam. Not to mention I need a rearend before I buy heads. It should get my car solidly into the low 12's along with the LTs and FAST 78 I'm installing.
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03-14-2007, 09:28 AM
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Get some engine assembly lube to smear all over the cam, some extra long bolts the same thread size as the 3 that thread into it so can make a "handle" to install the new cam into the engine. Also get some blue loctite for the rocker bolts and some gasket maker.
Good luck man, I look forward to checking out your car at the Power Tour this summer.
Good luck man, I look forward to checking out your car at the Power Tour this summer.
03-14-2007, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by shudog
Get some engine assembly lube to smear all over the cam, some extra long bolts the same thread size as the 3 that thread into it so can make a "handle" to install the new cam into the engine. Also get some blue loctite for the rocker bolts and some gasket maker.
Good luck man, I look forward to checking out your car at the Power Tour this summer.
Good luck man, I look forward to checking out your car at the Power Tour this summer.
03-14-2007, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Candyredz28
I'm going with the same cam, I hope i can get high 11's with a 2800-3200 stall and keep my 2.73 gears.
dont you think thats gonna feel kinda sloppy with 2.73 gears?
03-14-2007, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by slowtealz28
not to hijack, but does the 224 work with stock gears on 6-speeds?
The 224 isn't too aggressive for an auto or manual.
03-16-2007, 04:15 PM
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here is my list:
TSP Cam Kit (cam, springs/retainers/seals/seats, pushrods)
LS2 chain
gasket set
Antifreeze
oil filter
Oil
Thread Locker
Thread Sealant
Permatex Ultra Copper
Brake Cleaner
valve spring compressor (tims tool)
3 claw puller
5/16 dowel rods
1/2 drive 24mm socket
1/2 drive Breaker bar
extra locks
Pulley installer (618hawk's tool)
comes out to $1005
TSP Cam Kit (cam, springs/retainers/seals/seats, pushrods)
LS2 chain
gasket set
Antifreeze
oil filter
Oil
Thread Locker
Thread Sealant
Permatex Ultra Copper
Brake Cleaner
valve spring compressor (tims tool)
3 claw puller
5/16 dowel rods
1/2 drive 24mm socket
1/2 drive Breaker bar
extra locks
Pulley installer (618hawk's tool)
comes out to $1005
