ragtopz28

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Car in sig is ready for the transplant!
I have the heads w/correct springs already installed.
BTR cam, install kit w/all the gaskets, bolts, etc.

I guess I am looking for input on BEST write-up to follow and any tips/tricks, don't do's, s#*t I screwed up, etc. to make it go smoothly as possible. Thanks in advance.

VandykeT/A

LS1howto

WS6ICK2k

+1 there is a few things that are outdated on there but for the most part is really accurate.

If I remember correctly just don't use the factory bolt to reinstall the balancer there are better ways without having all the force on the first few initial threads. I know a lot of people striped the threads in their cranks by following the how to word for word.

ragtopz28

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THIS is what I'm looking for...keep em coming..Thanks,

DANOZ28

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you need a new balancer bolt (only $5) , the issue i had was with the small and i mean tiny wire coming off the back of the intake sensor to the computer broke. cost me $100 to diagnose & repair. cheers!

ragtopz28

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I have a new balancer bolt. I guess the lesson is go SLOOW. I know there is a vulnerable oil pressure sensor and cam sensor back there too!!

BrntWS6

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Autozone was my friend for renting tools I didn't have like a in/lb torque wrench and pulley puller. I used a threaded rod with washers to push the crank pulley back on. Get a push rod checker. Change the oil again after your first test drive, it will be watered down from all the coolant that found it's way in there.

ragtopz28

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Anyone else...I know some of you guy just did this..

Blackpanther99

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x2 on LS1howto great tips.

Baconz28

Thinks it's some videos on YouTube.

WS6ICK2k

Ask and you shall receive I started a similar thread in the past goodluck.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...471&styleid=27

ragtopz28

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I have a 2-post lift at my house...should I do it that way? Easier?

ragtopz28

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Bringing this back up for update and more advice.
The BTR cam I got would have had p/v issues with the milled heads I have.
They are swapping it out for me
Any more advice on tear down/install? Thinking about dropping motor out bottom since I have a 2-post in my shop.........

tug686spd

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If you have a 2 post lift. I would keep the cam you have now drop motor out the bottom and get to experience fly cutting also. And it is a lot easier on your back and legs if your not bending and leaning over the fenders or nose of the car turning wrenches for a couple days.

CHEVELLEPOSSE

X2 on ls1howto

TXZ28LS1

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Im gonna try and install heads and cam on my own.. but im scared to F something up.

MikeZ28TA

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After you install the new springs do you have to check the height? is that required? sorry to hijack.

BrntWS6

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I had never taken an automotive class in my life and I did just fine. Matter of fact until I did H/C i didn't know **** about cars....not that I really do now but I at least have a better understanding of how everything works. Being mechanically inclined, organized and following instructions are the important parts.

WS6ICK2k

Yea man if you have a 2 post lift I will def drop it out the bottom to do h/c/I. Will hanzels book ls1 how to covers step by step pic by pic which I found very useful. Like you mentioned earlier organization is def important. What I lack in mechanical ability I make up for with taking my time, research and paying attention on where everything goes haha

Rare96LT1Formula

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The best advise I could give you would be to have the camshaft degreed in. Having such a crucial engine/valvetrain item NOT installed precisely is asking for trouble imho.