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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 12:26 AM
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Does anybody have any cam install pics?

I ordered a T1 from the MTI sale and I'll be installing it early spring after I collect some more parts.

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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 10:00 AM
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Those pictures might scare you on a C5 install haha. The entire front steering assembly must be dropped to access the crank pulley bolt and remove the pulley. What fun!

But, the valvesprings are much easier to install on a 'Vette compared to an F-body.

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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 10:21 AM
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I'm not afraid, I've done a cam install on an LT1 f-body <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">

I've got a pretty good idea of what to do but I like looking at pictures. I'm definately going to order a helms manual before I start.

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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 10:32 AM
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http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2001...cam/campg1.asp

In case anyone else is interested, that article has some good info. There are some inaccuracys, like 24 ft/lbs where it should be 240 ft/lbs.

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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 03:17 PM
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I'm doing an LS6 cam this winter. I'll have pictures and a website up when completed. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 08:26 PM
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66ImpalaLT1 and Agave, I cut and pasted that link 66ImpalaLT1 posted into a chronlogical word document. Now, all we need is to make a chart of all the correct torque specs needed and of all the tools, supplies (gaskets, locktite, Sharpies), etc that will be need to finish the job properly and efficiently. I can send ya'll the word document if ya'll wanna see it. Thanks.
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 08:08 PM
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http://www.metricchemical.com/engine.html

although not a cam install exactly, it shows everything that you need to see.

torque specs are at:

http://www.metricchemical.com/C5torque.PDF
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Old Nov 15, 2001 | 08:09 PM
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And by the way, you don't have to drop out the steering. Just disconnect it and slide it out the passenger side under the frame rail. It is tricky, but not too bad.

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