cam question
cam question I have an option to buy a really cheap Z06-LS6 cam and valve spring kit. I do not have headers yet but hoping to take full advantage of the lid, LS6 intake and cut out by using this cam, getting a polished TB and dyno tune. Im hoping for around 350-360 rwhp.
Questions, can I use the stock LS1 valve spring retainers with this set-up?
Also for those who have done thier own cam swaps, how did you keep the lifters from falling out while removing the cam?
Is it a good idea to replace stock oil pump and timing chain while I have it apart? has around 62,000 miles.
Thanks guys!!
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Questions, can I use the stock LS1 valve spring retainers with this set-up?
Also for those who have done thier own cam swaps, how did you keep the lifters from falling out while removing the cam?
Is it a good idea to replace stock oil pump and timing chain while I have it apart? has around 62,000 miles.
Thanks guys!!
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Once you get the rockers off, remove the push rods and timing chain, you can spin the cam over a few times by hand. That pushes the lifters up into the lifter trays, and with luck they will stay there.
I used a 5/16" rod and 1/4" rod about 18" long to hold the lifters up. It worked great. Some people also use a 5/16 wood rod. HomeDepot sells them both.
Check out:
http://www.bowlingss.com/Mods/Instal...stallation.mht
Use the rods instead of the magnets. I have heard of a few magnets coming apart and staying on the lifter.
Bill
Check out:
http://www.bowlingss.com/Mods/Instal...stallation.mht
Use the rods instead of the magnets. I have heard of a few magnets coming apart and staying on the lifter.
Bill
Ha ha that's how GM designed the guides, to hold up the lifters. True, it doesn't always work especially on a high mileage engine, but I knew a few of you guys would jump in here and describe the dowel rod method. Or you can do it like a real man and pull the heads. After all, with that new cam, you're going to need a little port work, right?
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Ha ha that's how GM designed the guides, to hold up the lifters. True, it doesn't always work especially on a high mileage engine, but I knew a few of you guys would jump in here and describe the dowel rod method. Or you can do it like a real man and pull the heads. After all, with that new cam, you're going to need a little port work, right?
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If you have the heads off, you can just pull out the lifters so they don't have a chance of dropping. You know, the old fashioned way to change a cam. The guides held my lifters up the first time I swapped the cam, though.
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