what do i need for a cam install?
03-26-2002, 01:42 PM
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what do i need for a cam install? I was thinking about ordering the TR224 112 cam package with the pushrods, titanium retaniers, 918 springs for my 98 SS. The car has 17,000 miles on it. What else will i need to install the cam. Is there anything that i should replace while the car is apart?
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03-26-2002, 07:19 PM
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Re: what do i need for a cam install? Here is a cam install proceedure..
http://www.ls1info.com/article.php?sid=49
One thing that I would do is .. the thermostat
mod or buy at 160F hypertech.. While you have
the water out of the car..
here is the thermostat mod.
http://www.ls1info.com/article.php?sid=180
If you are thinking of headers now is the time.
You will have the valve covers off and it will
be real easy to get to them at that point.
When I installed my hotcam the car had 4200 miles.
I did not get headers for another year.
To hear some sound clips of the cam your getting
use 224 in the download search box here.
http://www.ls1info.com/download.php
http://www.ls1info.com/article.php?sid=49
One thing that I would do is .. the thermostat
mod or buy at 160F hypertech.. While you have
the water out of the car..
here is the thermostat mod.
http://www.ls1info.com/article.php?sid=180
If you are thinking of headers now is the time.
You will have the valve covers off and it will
be real easy to get to them at that point.
When I installed my hotcam the car had 4200 miles.
I did not get headers for another year.
To hear some sound clips of the cam your getting
use 224 in the download search box here.
http://www.ls1info.com/download.php
03-26-2002, 07:34 PM
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Re: what do i need for a cam install? I have that cam It is an AMAZING cam. If you dont have it go to Speed Inc. Talk to Tom Izzo. <img border="0" alt="[Pontiac]" title="" src="graemlins/formula.gif" />
03-27-2002, 07:22 AM
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Re: what do i need for a cam install? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 98SSVERT:
<strong>I was thinking about ordering the TR224 112 cam package with the pushrods, titanium retaniers, 918 springs for my 98 SS. The car has 17,000 miles on it. What else will i need to install the cam. Is there anything that i should replace while the car is apart?
Thanks</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">In addition You'll need:
GM Part# 88894343 - LS1 Basic Camshaft Swap Gasket Package includes: GM Water Pump Gaskets, GM Timing Cover Gasket, GM Timing Cover Seal, GM Valve Cover Gaskets, GM Harmonic Balancer Bolt
Thunder Racing has it for $37.00
New Oil Pump $170-$200 - It may be a good idea to have the Oil Pump replaced with either an aftermarket one from ARE or a '01-'02 GM LS1 Oil Pump.
I've read that the earlier ones '97-'00 get cloged easily, and you may lose pressure at higher RPMS, Most of the Aftermarket cams peak higher than the 6200 RPM rev limiter, so you will likely be spinning higer than you are now. Replacing the Oil Pump at the time the cam is installed is also good because the Front Cover is off already and this will save time & labor $.
<strong>I was thinking about ordering the TR224 112 cam package with the pushrods, titanium retaniers, 918 springs for my 98 SS. The car has 17,000 miles on it. What else will i need to install the cam. Is there anything that i should replace while the car is apart?
Thanks</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">In addition You'll need:
GM Part# 88894343 - LS1 Basic Camshaft Swap Gasket Package includes: GM Water Pump Gaskets, GM Timing Cover Gasket, GM Timing Cover Seal, GM Valve Cover Gaskets, GM Harmonic Balancer Bolt
Thunder Racing has it for $37.00
New Oil Pump $170-$200 - It may be a good idea to have the Oil Pump replaced with either an aftermarket one from ARE or a '01-'02 GM LS1 Oil Pump.
I've read that the earlier ones '97-'00 get cloged easily, and you may lose pressure at higher RPMS, Most of the Aftermarket cams peak higher than the 6200 RPM rev limiter, so you will likely be spinning higer than you are now. Replacing the Oil Pump at the time the cam is installed is also good because the Front Cover is off already and this will save time & labor $.
