Cam install, how long????
Cam install, how long???? I was wondering what the average time for a cam install is. I will already have the exhaust
manifolds off (puting Jethot Lt's on
) I will have full acess to a full line of tools... to include a
lift and A/C recovery system
I am pretty mechanically incline, but this will be my first LS1
install. If you could post your times that would be good
Thanks
Wes
manifolds off (puting Jethot Lt's on
) I will have full acess to a full line of tools... to include a lift and A/C recovery system
I am pretty mechanically incline, but this will be my first LS1 install. If you could post your times that would be good
Thanks
Wes
Teching In
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From: TN
Re: Cam install, how long???? for the first time, assuming you have done similar work and maybe have a helping hand for a few things.... i'd say 5 hrs for the cam, 3 hrs for springs and putting the valve train back together
Teching In
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From: Temple TX
Re: Cam install, how long???? If u have any questions feel free to call me at 254 899 1049 i could walk u through it. Me and my helper have been averaging 4or less hrs, depending on how much bullshitting we do per cam swap thats with swaping springs and we use no air.
thanks
JJ
thanks
JJ
Re: Cam install, how long???? Hey thanks JJ.... I might just take you up on that I have 3 days (24hrs)
available in the shop, and I will be putting in a Vig 3600 at the same time
So I should
have plenty of time as long as nothing goes wrong
Keep them coming
I have 3 days (24hrs) available in the shop, and I will be putting in a Vig 3600 at the same time
So I shouldhave plenty of time as long as nothing goes wrong
Keep them coming Re: Cam install, how long???? A4's take a little longer than M6's, because you can't cheat on the balancer bolt Overall, a cam swap takes me 3-4 hours doing it by myself, and 4-5 hours if I'm walking someone else through it.
There's no need to drain the AC system, just lift the condenser and lower it out of your way..
Overall, a cam swap takes me 3-4 hours doing it by myself, and 4-5 hours if I'm walking someone else through it. There's no need to drain the AC system, just lift the condenser and lower it out of your way..
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Teching In
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From: West palm beach, FL.
Re: Cam install, how long???? it took a mechanic 15 hors to do my heads and cam. I just put the stock cam back in and it took me about 7 hours start to when I broke a rocker bolt in the block if it didnt break maybe an hour more and im not very mechanical either
Re: Cam install, how long????
Me and my helper have been averaging 4or less hrs, depending on how much bullshitting we do per cam swap thats with swaping springs and we use no air.
thanks
JJ
thanks
JJ
Re: Cam install, how long????
Me and my helper have been averaging 4or less hrs, depending on how much bullshitting we do per cam swap thats with swaping springs and we use no air.
thanks
JJ
thanks
JJ
TECH Apprentice
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 318
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From: MS.
Re: Cam install, how long???? dude I listened to these people and expected way less time than it really took. I did have to remove heads also to get out the lifters because I was changing them but, it took 2 full days the first time. The second time it took about 8 hours to break it down install and put it together. You will go very quick after you know where everything is but, first time takes a while. EVEN if you have instructions.
Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 61
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From: charlotte nc
Re: Cam install, how long???? my first install took about 24 hours of work. you will NEVER have every part, so multiple trips to the store will commence. and if you think that those install guides tell you everything that you need to know then you are screwed 
the radiator is exciting.lol. and the valvesprings is a freakin NIGHTMARE. it will take a while to figure out how to "correctly" use the tool. i will never ever never do valvesprings again. screw that.
but overall it wasnt too bad. but you won't be doing it in 5-8 hrs.
mike
the radiator is exciting.lol. and the valvesprings is a freakin NIGHTMARE. it will take a while to figure out how to "correctly" use the tool. i will never ever never do valvesprings again. screw that.but overall it wasnt too bad. but you won't be doing it in 5-8 hrs.
mike
Staging Lane
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From: Texas
Re: Cam install, how long???? What is a good resource for the average "Do it yourselfer"? I'll tell you what, I loved it when it came time to do some work on the 92 Silverado. Not a problem in sight. The LS1 on the other hand... jeeeeeze. I wouldn't mind getting my hands on a good reference manual for the LS1.
Re: Cam install, how long????
Me and my helper have been averaging 4or less hrs, depending on how much bullshitting we do per cam swap thats with swaping springs and we use no air.
thanks
JJ
thanks
JJ