LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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When removing the cam do I have to disconnect the AC condensor or (hopefully) can I unbolt it and tilt it forward?? Also whats the best way to remove the valvesprings, with air in the chamber to hold them up or I was told I could use a piece of rope in the combustion chamber and bring up the piston to hold the valve up??????
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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Does anyone have a answer to this???
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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the condensor should unbolt and come out with the radiator for the most work space.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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you dont have to pull the condensor. will def give you more room but not necessary. pull the radiator of course but when i did mine i was able to tilt the condensor to where the corner rested on the abs unit. I had somebody hold it to make sure it didnt move and slid the cam in. I believe it shows this or something similar on shbox
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after awhile, i just start getting everything with a 90* corner on it out of there. i get beat up
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Old Jul 18, 2007 | 01:53 AM
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Thanks! My AC works awsom ans I just want to break the lines if I don't have to.
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