Need input on tools for degreeing a cam
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What kit or tool setup are you guys using when degreeing in a cam on a ls1?
I have a few wheels here but and in the air as to what is used as a crank socket for the degree wheel to attach to. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again guys and sorry for the newbie questions.
Elec
I have a few wheels here but and in the air as to what is used as a crank socket for the degree wheel to attach to. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again guys and sorry for the newbie questions.
Elec
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You'll need a piston stop to determine TDC.
A spacer to position your degree wheel out to where it's not hitting the block. A hollow socket can work in a pinch. Use the crank bolt that holds the balancer on.
The Degree wheel.
A rod to be used as a pointer (welding rod will work in a pinch).
A gauge mounted on a pedestal that can be secured to the head or a body panel that won't move. You'll want it to measure off the pushrod or rocker arm.
A spacer to position your degree wheel out to where it's not hitting the block. A hollow socket can work in a pinch. Use the crank bolt that holds the balancer on.
The Degree wheel.
A rod to be used as a pointer (welding rod will work in a pinch).
A gauge mounted on a pedestal that can be secured to the head or a body panel that won't move. You'll want it to measure off the pushrod or rocker arm.
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2013 Corvette Grand Sport A6 LME forged 416, Greg Good ported TFS 255 LS3 heads, 222/242 .629"/.604" 121LSA Pat G blower cam, ARH 1 7/8" headers, ESC Novi 1500 Supercharger w/8 rib direct drive conversion, 747rwhp/709rwtq on 93 octane, 801rwhp/735rwtq on race fuel, 10.1 @ 147.25mph 1/4 mile, 174.7mph Half Mile.
2016 Corvette Z51 M7 Magnuson Heartbeat 2300 supercharger, TSP LT headers, Pat G tuned, 667rwhp, 662rwtq, 191mph TX Mile.
2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0L, A6, AFR 230v2 heads. 506rwhp/442rwtq. 11.413 @ 121.29mph 1/4 mile, 168.7mph TX Mile
2000 Pewter Ram Air Trans Am M6 heads/cam 508 rwhp/445 rwtq SAE, 183.092 TX Mile
2018 Cadillac Escalade 6.2L A10 Pat G tuned.
LS1,LS2,LS3,LS7,LT1 Custom Camshaft Specialist For custom camshaft help press here.
Custom LSX tuning in person or via email press here.