shops for a cam install
shops for a cam install looking to get the new era low lift cam package and since its to far to drive out was wondering if you guys could recommend a good local shop out here in chicago or maybe someone that has experience and i would be in good hands with.also would need a tune from my understanding. have never tried something like this and not to familiar with engines to try a project like this so just trying to get some suggestions also what would be a good "decent" price for the cam,valvesprings,rockers,and pushrods and a tune?
i say get a friend, ls1howto guide, case of a beer, and tackle it yourself. its really not that difficult. my dad and i did mine. its pretty self explanatory and straight forward for the most part. im sure others would agree.
i thought about that but really just scared as far as lifters go.i might just drop them and then il really be SOL. or also heard that the rocker bolts tend to come loose and when you use a spring compressor it breaks the heads off the bolts ...lol just a bunch of stuff kinda got me traumatized..
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i thought about that but really just scared as far as lifters go.i might just drop them and then il really be SOL. or also heard that the rocker bolts tend to come loose and when you use a spring compressor it breaks the heads off the bolts ...lol just a bunch of stuff kinda got me traumatized..
All of the issues you have heard about have solutions that mostly involve taking the time to do it right.
aww thanks you guys.. 
you guys are very helpfull
almost got my courage back!
lol
ok so from my understanding (sorry for the stupid question ) but yea i just take out the spark plugs wire,spark plugs and then just stick an aluminium stick in til it hits the wall and with the pen magnets i just put them in the pushrod holes?idk and also my car has DOD so i dont know if all the lifters are metal so idk if the penmagnets would work.
you guys are very helpfull
almost got my courage back!
lol
ok so from my understanding (sorry for the stupid question ) but yea i just take out the spark plugs wire,spark plugs and then just stick an aluminium stick in til it hits the wall and with the pen magnets i just put them in the pushrod holes?idk and also my car has DOD so i dont know if all the lifters are metal so idk if the penmagnets would work.
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true true but then again to swap cam i just gotta take off the passenger tire not the whole radiator and all that but then again.im providing parts .rockers,pushrods,valve springs,retainers etc,plus cam,gear set with seals so the price is just for install and a basic tune.basically just program idle speed and thats about it.
also i got a quote from new era for parts and install for a thousand dollars so when i get a quote for 1300 just on install it seems a lil steep.thats just me i understand its alot of work and to leave it up to the professionals they gotta make their money but that just doesnt sound right to me.
also i got a quote from new era for parts and install for a thousand dollars so when i get a quote for 1300 just on install it seems a lil steep.thats just me i understand its alot of work and to leave it up to the professionals they gotta make their money but that just doesnt sound right to me.
actually i called and emailed them back and forth .specifically mentioning my 2006 impala ss which i was gunna install the g8 low lift cam package so doubt there was any complication ,idk but i think imma just take a chance and learn myself..