ls1 cam degree kit with heads off?

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Feb 23, 2005 | 02:40 PM

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ls1 cam degree kit with heads off?

I am wondering which cam degree kit you guys recommend for doing a ls1 with the heads off and the motor on a stand? I see some are "set up" for doing it with the heads on and thats why I ask.

Feb 23, 2005 | 03:16 PM

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I didn't know you could degree a cam with the heads off.?.?
How do you know when the valve actually opens?

Feb 23, 2005 | 04:52 PM

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thunder sells a kit that does it with the heads off but its like 280

Feb 23, 2005 | 06:03 PM

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The website says it requires a modification for LS1's. Must be a magnetic setup that doesn't "stick" to the aluminum. Why don't you just put a head on?

Feb 23, 2005 | 06:09 PM

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Here you go.http://www.gearheadtools.com/16372.htm

Feb 23, 2005 | 06:20 PM

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good point...i could just lay a head on there with an old mls gasket

Feb 23, 2005 | 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cablebandit

I am wondering which cam degree kit you guys recommend for doing a ls1 with the heads off and the motor on a stand? I see some are "set up" for doing it with the heads on and thats why I ask.

I just did this, it's easy. You'll need a dial indicator with a magnetic base, a small steel plate that you can bolt to the block somewhere (to attach the magnetic base to), and a degree wheel. Bolt the plate down to the deck, mount the base to it, then position the dial indicator right over the lifter.

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