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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Would it be wise to put my cam and springs in a brand new Stock ls1 engine?
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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Old May 31, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Yes, I definately would. If not, you will regret it.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Well the cam is going to go in there it was in my other engine untill it spun a bearing. I just was not sure if I can have them put the cam in before the engine is put in, to save in cost. Would I just have to take it real slow and break it in nice or what?
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It would save you money to put it in with it out of the car. You do not have to break ls1 cams in. They are hydraulic and require no break in.
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I am aware that you don't have to break a cam in, what I am referring to is breaking the engine in. Is it alright for a brand new long block to have a cam in it. Should I wait to have it tuned on the dyno?
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No worries from a mechanical stand point as long as you have them put in the proper valve springs and pushrods to support the cam. If it's much bigger than stock, you will definitely want a tune to go along with it.
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People put cams in all day in their brand new long blocks, including myself. Go for it.
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