cam install question

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Sep 16, 2012 | 10:33 AM

bwilde86

Thread Starter

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (5)

Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 510

Likes: 0

From: Romeoville, Illinois

cam install question

Is it possible to change out the cam with the engine in the car? Is there a good write up to do this? Want to tackle it this fall.

Sep 16, 2012 | 10:42 AM

Drokkers

TECH Apprentice

iTrader: (2)

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 309

Likes: 0

From: louisville, KY

yes it is possible. the best write up that i have found is, http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23 , its pretty good and im going to ref. this once i do my cam swap.

Sep 16, 2012 | 10:48 AM

goober35

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (1)

Joined: May 2003

Posts: 1,387

Likes: 0

From: St Clairsville, Oh

ls1howto.com has got to be one of the best write ups out there for a cam swap. Done a cam swap in an ls1 f-body countless times. I got an award for changing my cam more times than i change my under ware.

Sep 16, 2012 | 10:58 AM

bwilde86

Thread Starter

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (5)

Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 510

Likes: 0

From: Romeoville, Illinois

Do you have to remove any hvac lines?

Sep 16, 2012 | 11:00 AM

Drokkers

TECH Apprentice

iTrader: (2)

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 309

Likes: 0

From: louisville, KY

if i remember correctly you dont have to. Read up on that how to,it will tell you.

Sep 16, 2012 | 11:08 AM

goober35

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (1)

Joined: May 2003

Posts: 1,387

Likes: 0

From: St Clairsville, Oh

It helps to pull the AC condenser but it does not have to come all the way out.

Read the entire cam swap write up on ls1howto.

Sep 16, 2012 | 12:54 PM

bwilde86

Thread Starter

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (5)

Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 510

Likes: 0

From: Romeoville, Illinois

Sweet thanks guys!

Trending Topics

Trans cooler updated information

11

246
418 Stroker Build

11

408
Engine damage diagnosing

65

3.2k
Cylinder leak down higher on one

12

435
Why are my fans on constantly? Holley EFI

6

280

Sep 16, 2012 | 01:00 PM

Damian

LSX Mechanic

iTrader: (89)

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 10,396

Likes: 14

From: Atlanta

Just an FYI for all of you folks using LS1howto...

While it's a great outline on how to change camshafts, there is a large chunk of information left out mainly on how to set up the valvetrain.

-7.4 pushrods are NOT the correct length for an aftermarket camshaft
-Each rocker needs to be TQ'd while the lifter is on the base circle of the camshaft. NOT "straight down the line at 22ft lbs"

Those are just a couple of tidbits that LS1howto is missing, but JMX did a good service to thousands of folks putting that site up.