too many miles??
There's really no way to tell for sure. Depends on how well it was taken care of, etc.
I would just build it so you know it will reliable.
If you decide to do it though at least do a compression test first.
I would just build it so you know it will reliable.
If you decide to do it though at least do a compression test first.
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Originally Posted by LoStOCeAnZ63
i have 125K on my car and race it all the time ive never had one problem with it 
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I have 154k on mine and I'm running nos though it with a Zex system. No trouble so far, but. I have read that when you go to replace the cam, I'm not sure which LE set-up you are looking at, there can be trouble with the cam bearing in the front, something about it being brass maybe, I can't quite remember. Let us know how it goes.
Originally Posted by LoStOCeAnZ63
well id think by putting a cam in the car that would make it better since you will be taking everything apart and replacing it new gaskets new springs cam bearings seals ...no? idk? haha
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Originally Posted by infinitebird
Well if you did that then yeah, but most people don't replace bearings when doing a cam (unless they are building the whole motor).
do you have to pull the motor out of the car to put a cam in it?
Originally Posted by LoStOCeAnZ63
ive never done any cams or anything on a lt1 but ive built small blocks for my novas i just figure when you have the cam out you should replace everything you can while its out but i guess in a camaro its alot harder to get to everything
do you have to pull the motor out of the car to put a cam in it?
do you have to pull the motor out of the car to put a cam in it?
I just finished installing my "Hot Cam" on a 158k motor and so far no problems. Going down the road she holds just a tick under 50 psi of oil pres. I just got it back yesterday from having a 3.73 gears and a shift kit put in and am very happy with it. Good luck.
Originally Posted by infinitebird
Well if you did that then yeah, but most people don't replace bearings when doing a cam (unless they are building the whole motor).
he said cam bearings not rod and main bearings which will be the part that is worn down and go bad...that requires pulling the motor
not true. i just got done rebuilding my motor while it was in the car. not the easiest thing to do but it CAN be done. And when i pulld the heads my cylinders were smooth no ridge. 84k on the clock. it all depends on how well its taken care of. these engines are capable of over 200k if taken care of. GM does build quality engines.
Originally Posted by daniel6718
he said cam bearings not rod and main bearings which will be the part that is worn down and go bad...that requires pulling the motor
to the above, its your choice man. i am about to h/c my motor, but i have 4 extra motors at home to build... if i were you, knock it all out at the same time. at least tear down and inspect
miles no never have to any miles to mod unless the car is smoking with so much bypass it seems like you got a fogger on the hood....although if you don't have to use your car everyday just start a short blockrebuild
