Gen 5 Racing Tech Heads, cam, valvetrain, short block discussion

can i do a cam change without pulling the heads?

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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:21 PM
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Default can i do a cam change without pulling the heads?

i have a 6.0 an i dont wana pull the heads just to put a cam in it
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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no need to pull heads unless you need to change the lifters
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 01:12 AM
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just use air nozzle in the spark plug holes to hold the valves up if your changing the springs and no head removal needed like jay lt4 said
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 01:52 AM
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Not being rude but If you dont know that Id prob pay someone else to do it for you.. Just my 2 cents.
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 01:23 PM
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Pen magnets FTW! I believe Scoggin Dickey also sells a lifter support tool for LS engines.
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