View Poll Results: How many of you did your own cam install or plan to?
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DIY cam install?
08-24-2007, 12:15 PM
#61
Originally Posted by eallanboggs
The compressed air helps, but #8 is a bitch getting the adapter on. Might want to forgo the air on #8 and just use TDC. .
I've done all my swaps solo. Just me and a bungee cord.
08-25-2007, 10:17 PM
#62
Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
Thats why you use the hose I rent out. It just screws in from any angle. I've done enough swaps and dont like hassles so I bought the best tools for the job and now I rent them out(have been for a while). Crane dual spring tool, JPR rods, air fitting hose, Comp Cam pushrod checker, and the pulley install tool as well as a pulley puller for aftermarket pulleys. The three screw kind. For $40 and shipping you can't do any better.
I've done all my swaps solo. Just me and a bungee cord.
I've done all my swaps solo. Just me and a bungee cord.
just in case its a little high:
let me know the weight and size of the box i may get a better rate at Fedex ground with my account there
thanks!
08-26-2007, 01:32 AM
#64
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I just did my valve springs,it was not that bad...I will do my cam as soon as I have saved up for the tune and probally harland sharp rockers..I dont like the stock rockers at all lol
08-26-2007, 06:55 AM
#65
Check out the Scorpions for $379. They come in 1.7 and 1.8 ratios. No guide plates required which means no hardened pushrods to buy. They're very stout. I just installed a set on a 04 Silverado. Easy to install. Non-adjustable. They use a "U" channel instead of the long pedestal. The "U" channel keeps the poly stands for the rocker from rotating so the roller tip stays over the valve.
08-26-2007, 10:35 AM
#66
Originally Posted by JudgeGuns
i am getting ready to do mine next month..what would ground shipping be to 85296?
just in case its a little high:
let me know the weight and size of the box i may get a better rate at Fedex ground with my account there
thanks!
just in case its a little high:
let me know the weight and size of the box i may get a better rate at Fedex ground with my account there
thanks!
10-08-2007, 06:15 PM
#70
Doin' mine with a guy who has experience. So TECHNICALLY i'm doing it myself, but basically he's going to show me the way.
I know i could do it solo, I just don't trust myself enough to do it all alone.
I know i could do it solo, I just don't trust myself enough to do it all alone.
10-09-2007, 09:59 AM
#71
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Consensus is it can be done by almost anyone with mechanical know how.
Rules to follow:
>Read and reread http://www.ls1howto.com
> gather all tool before start
> do your research
>Use this forum to ask questions
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Rules to follow:
>Read and reread http://www.ls1howto.com
> gather all tool before start
> do your research
>Use this forum to ask questions
This baby is closed
