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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Where can I get one? No parts store I called seems to carry one or loan one. Need one by this weekend.

How did you guys get them in and out?

Frickin GM decided to stagger the sizes, so many small block tools don't work, supposedly.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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may take a machine shop to do it if you can find the tools
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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That's not a good option for me for many reasons, so I'd like to do it myself. Thanks.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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well dunno what to tell you then. if you've already tried the parts store and tool rental places you aint got many other options other than order one online and hope it makes it in time.
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 12:19 PM
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Ended up buying this one http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...24334/CSP10900

Was a little worried cause the description doesn't mention LS3, only 1 2 6 7, but the guy on the phone assured me it will work.
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yea they should all be the same since all the cams are interchangeable
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Old Jan 14, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Was just worried cause the ODs of the LS3 bearings are staggered. But if it goes through the center one, which is the smallest, I'll be ok.
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 04:21 AM
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So did you upgrade the cam or keep the stocker?
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You could just make you own, just a thought.
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Originally Posted by steel_3d
Ended up buying this one http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...24334/CSP10900

Was a little worried cause the description doesn't mention LS3, only 1 2 6 7, but the guy on the phone assured me it will work.
that is a good deal, let us know how well it works
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Originally Posted by steel_3d
Ended up buying this one http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...24334/CSP10900

Was a little worried cause the description doesn't mention LS3, only 1 2 6 7, but the guy on the phone assured me it will work.
can you give us an update on this camshaft installation tool?
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The Car Shop one works on all LS engines.

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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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I didn't end up buying the tool, I found a shop to swap them quickly.
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