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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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ok so ive used a few degree wheels over the years but never remember who made them etc. is there any camshaft degree wheels that you would remmend for a gen III/IV engines?
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Comp just released a ls specific degree kit a month or so ago. I got it right after it came out. I don't have the part number handy but if you search under my name and degree kit there is a link to it.
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If you're going to do it in the car, try to get a small diameter wheel (~8"). The larger ones hit the front sway bar.
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luckly i dont have front sway bars so i should be good. but may invest in the smaller wheel for customers cars.
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The LS kit comes with the LS specific socket to turn the crank and the parts to mount your dial indicator on with the heads on or off.

It doesn't come with the light weight checker springs though. I was surprised by that.

Mine didn't come with the foam case like it was suppose to and i for some reason they sent my the BIG degree wheel not the small one listed in the ad.

I keep meaning to call summit and see if I can get the plastic box to put the stuff in so I don't loose everything.

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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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http://www.cpgnation.com/forum/comp-...t-gm-3653.html

I bought mine from summit
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LilJayV10
The LS kit comes with the LS specific socket to turn the crank and the parts to mount your dial indicator on with the heads on or off.

It doesn't come with the light weight checker springs though. I was surprised by that.

Mine didn't come with the foam case like it was suppose to and i for some reason they sent my the BIG degree wheel not the small one listed in the ad.

I keep meaning to call summit and see if I can get the plastic box to put the stuff in so I don't loose everything.
Interesting, I had to buy the socket separately. Nice piece though.
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nice. i have a set of checker springs i bought from ace hardware for checking ptv clearance im sure they will work just fine for degreeing the cam.
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Interesting, I had to buy the socket separately. Nice piece though.
I had bought the socket before then the kit.

The only complaints I have about the kit is this...

It didn't come with checker springs.

It didn't come with a box, which very well may be a fluke since I was one of the first orders.

There is not way to adjust the dial indicator to run parallel with the valve. (Which I don't know if it's even an issue)

The lack of some basic instructions on how to set up the kit.
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I just pieced together a kit from Harbor Freight and Summit.

-Degree Wheel
-Piston Stop
-Checking Springs
-Dial Indicator
-Magnetic Base

I don't think I spent anymore than $40.
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Originally Posted by KCS
I just pieced together a kit from Harbor Freight and Summit.

-Degree Wheel
-Piston Stop
-Checking Springs
-Dial Indicator
-Magnetic Base

I don't think I spent anymore than $40.
oh nice. but my problem is i cant really use magnetic bases on aluminum blocks... did you find the stuff at a harbor freight store or online?
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Originally Posted by 92slowmaro
oh nice. but my problem is i cant really use magnetic bases on aluminum blocks... did you find the stuff at a harbor freight store or online?
I bought both the indicator and base for about $15 the actual Harbor Freight location, but I'm sure you could order them online as well.

To use the magnetic base, I used a piece of angle iron from the hardware store to make a bracket that bolted onto the header flange which provided a flat surface to secure the base. It ended up workng out really well.
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I have had eight cam swaps and never a degree wheel. ls1 and ls2 motors never had an issue and for the ls motors not something needed because of how the cams are ground.
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I have had eight cam swaps and never a degree wheel. ls1 and ls2 motors never had an issue and for the ls motors not something needed because of how the cams are ground.
HAHA seriously your ignorance is bliss.
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Originally Posted by mike c.
I have had eight cam swaps and never a degree wheel. ls1 and ls2 motors never had an issue and for the ls motors not something needed because of how the cams are ground.

You have no idea what you are talking about. My custom cam I just put in was 3 degrees off on the ICL.

Please don't spread misinformation.
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Originally Posted by mike c.
I have had eight cam swaps and never a degree wheel. ls1 and ls2 motors never had an issue and for the ls motors not something needed because of how the cams are ground.
How would you know if you've never used a degree wheel?
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Originally Posted by KCS
How would you know if you've never used a degree wheel?
he is probably one of those rich guys that pays people to do cam swaps for him...
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Originally Posted by 92slowmaro
he is probably one of those rich guys that pays people to do cam swaps for him...
Judge not or ye be judged
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Wow, 3 years old to the day! Lol
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