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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:24 AM
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Hey!! Some pics of my cam and header swap.......
All went very smooth and easy with some help from good friends.....


LG G5X1e cam
Patriot Gold dual valvesprings with titanium retainers etc.
Hardened pushrods 7.400
Ls2 Chain

Pcesetter LT headers
Home made ypipe with magnaflow metallic cats

Mods from before:
B&b 3# catback + cutout
Asp pulley
Mafends
Lid + KN filter

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1hb58Y1MUA








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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:28 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:31 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 06:34 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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Very nice! The car looks badass too!
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Very nice but you know we now demand sound clips. lol
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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Something has bothered me that I never really seen mentioned. When you drop the pan to do the oil pump how do you get it to seal back up? Do you get a new gasket or what?
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 02:19 AM
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you dont really have to drop the pan, just loosen the bolts enough for it to fall down a little, then just tighten them back up when done with the pump swap.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by WS6nJAX
you dont really have to drop the pan, just loosen the bolts enough for it to fall down a little, then just tighten them back up when done with the pump swap.
So pulling the gasket away like that and retightening it is ok and shouldnt cause a leak?
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by SpdFrk1990
So pulling the gasket away like that and retightening it is ok and shouldnt cause a leak?
yeah its ok, just be sure to smear some RTV all over that area after you finish, its extra leakage protectant since there is a lot of mating surfaces in that area..
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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correct. however every now and then it might/will leak. i have had to lower the pan a second time and apply some sealer in the leaking area before. i recently swapped my pump for the slp version and mine did leak. i felt it mostly had to do with the increased pressure of the aftermarket pump and the age/mileage of the motor.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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Ehh I hate oil leaks even if its a tiny one.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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Doski,

Nice work. That is one hell of a nice hotrod.

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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sound clip bro!! you can not show us pics of cam swap and have no vid/sound clip so "we" can enjoy your accomplishments. so how did it work out for u once you fired it up?
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Thanx everyone, it started and ran real nice, I´ll get a video for you.....
But it sure needs a tune.....the idle is pretty good tho, nice and loopey but it feels slower than stock now when i drive, i dont want to go wot without a tune...
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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Nice wheels do0d! THey seem to fit the TA's a lot better than the Camaro's...

I like the engine pic looking up from underneath.. *saved*.. I should be doing the same soon, also... Switching headers eventually.. SLP's are getting old.
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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sound clip
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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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nice work on the Y man, that looks good!

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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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damn good job man looks good. Im haven the same cam installed and would like to hear what it sounds like. if ya get a chance please post a sound clip.
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