Cam swap-- What do I need?
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Cam swap-- What do I need? I'm going to do a TSP 225 cam swap with oil pump, double roller, TSP pushrods, valvesprings, and Ti retainers. I'll be doing the swap with the heads on the car and I'm trying to gather all the tools I'll need.
I know I'll need a valve spring compressor, any suggestions?
Will I need a compressor and a fitting to hold valves shut?
What is the best insurance against dropping a lifter?
Is it worth swapping the rockers to lighter/stronger pieces?
Thanks in advance for all your suggestions.
I know I'll need a valve spring compressor, any suggestions?
Will I need a compressor and a fitting to hold valves shut?
What is the best insurance against dropping a lifter?
Is it worth swapping the rockers to lighter/stronger pieces?
Thanks in advance for all your suggestions.
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From: Palmetto, GA
that place is the greatest tool ever 
I'd get the Crane valve spring tool. I also used a sprark plug fitting and a compressor. To hold up the lifters go to home depot, buy some 5/16 dowel rods and put them in the holes behind the retainer plate. If your car is an 02 you might have to grind a flat spot on one of the dowels (don't remember which side), or buy the jpr tools from thunder for ~$90.
ummmm, you will need a 3 prong pully puller..some people use small round metal rod (with one side flatted) to keep the lifters found falling. I would search for that on the internet.
good idea to get the following...new spark plugs, spark plug wires, new water pump gaskets, new airtube gaskets, dip stick tube gasket, new belts, oil and filter, coolant
I am sure there is more...
good idea to get the following...new spark plugs, spark plug wires, new water pump gaskets, new airtube gaskets, dip stick tube gasket, new belts, oil and filter, coolant
I am sure there is more...
