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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yes,you can use the stock retainers but i would buy new locks.

 

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

 

Don't follow the retard method, trust me get the rods, Because if one of those lifters fall, have fun taking off the oil pan, CAL bad advise

 

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?

 

 

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.