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10-06-2005, 10:26 PM
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cam ?'s I was wondering how much did some of you spent on a cam installation and if you took it to a shop how long did it take to get your car back.
10-06-2005, 10:34 PM
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what you up to Frank?!?!?! got a cam chosen already? What you going with?? If you make an appointment they should be able to do it in a few hours... then you also got get a lil tune....
10-06-2005, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by FIREHAWK #07
what you up to Frank?!?!?! got a cam chosen already? What you going with?? If you make an appointment they should be able to do it in a few hours... then you also got get a lil tune....
I dont know what cam yet but I know i'm going to get it done pretty soon I want to get it at least in 2weeks plus I thinking of getting the pully and the manifold.
10-06-2005, 11:24 PM
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I paid $350 for cam, springs, oil pump, timing chain, and pushrods.
It was going to be done in one day but there was a problem with the timing cover plus it was better in my situation to get a better tune by taking two days and allowing a cold start.
It was going to be done in one day but there was a problem with the timing cover plus it was better in my situation to get a better tune by taking two days and allowing a cold start.
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10-07-2005, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Benji
It depends if it's a cam or cam and springs. A cam install can generally be completed in 1 business day, if the tech can start first thing in the morning.
10-07-2005, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by monicaz28
Just do it yourself, gotta learn sometime 
10-07-2005, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1powerhouse02
EXACTLY!!! I did mine myself about 3 weeks ago....its by far the best learning experience and it will give you pride in knowing that YOU are the one who did the work on your car....not someone else. Just make sure and do a lot of research on it and get someone to help you who has done it before. Just my .02
I wouldnt want to mess up my own car. At a shop they are professionals. I would do it on a car that isn't going to be used anymore or something to practice on, but not on my own. Just not me.
10-07-2005, 11:52 AM
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www.ls1howto.com it gives dam good instructions, never worked on my car, and found myself done in like a day and a half. Get some friends and some beer and let the good times roll.
10-07-2005, 12:02 PM
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Its not a hard job at all.
All told, the hardest part is the valve springs(small spaces, spall locks, and big hands don't mix well!)
Give it a try if you've got a weekend to mess with it, you'll be suprised how easy it is!
All told, the hardest part is the valve springs(small spaces, spall locks, and big hands don't mix well!)
Give it a try if you've got a weekend to mess with it, you'll be suprised how easy it is!
10-07-2005, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EDALVA21
I wouldnt want to mess up my own car. At a shop they are professionals. I would do it on a car that isn't going to be used anymore or something to practice on, but not on my own. Just not me.
10-07-2005, 01:48 PM
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I think Frank would/should do it himself......BUT not everybody has the tools/equipment needed to do the job.... You can come to my house and do it if you want though...
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Originally Posted by SSilverSSurfer
dropped my car off right now....cma and full valvetrain at HPE will be done tomorrow!!!!! cant wait ofr the results
10-07-2005, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by cabesas
I was wondering how much did some of you spent on a cam installation and if you took it to a shop how long did it take to get your car back.
j/kjust hurry up and get it already i want to drive it
