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Dec 16, 2007 | 03:13 PM

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cam swap

We've got engine #1 STOCK and IN the car (fully assembled and driveable).

We've got engine #2 torn apart (except for the heads/valvetrain).
Engine #2 is an HPE "S" cam and double valve springs, hardened pushrods.

Doing a cam swap from #2 to #1, Should we Transfer the valvetrain OR transfer the heads?

which is easier?

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Dec 16, 2007 | 03:26 PM

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move the train. assuming the heads are the same without any decking.

Dec 16, 2007 | 03:27 PM

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also assuming they are both 241 heads. check valvetrain geometry also after work is complete.

Dec 16, 2007 | 05:35 PM

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I've never worked on valvetrains. It would seem easier (but more expensive) for me to do a head swap cause it is straight forward. I guess I'm nervous to try new things.
I dont want lifter tap or valvetrain chatter.

Does the LS1 have auto-adjusting rockers like the v6 3.8Ls do?