Tell me is there a Comp Cam 306 cam kit everything I need and how much would it cost to get it installed by a GM dealer, If there isnt a kit could you list all the parts I will need with the Part Numbers vavle springs push rods 1.6 Rocker Arms? all that stuff I will need or you recommend, and about how much will I need to save this summer $1800.00 estimated to get this and have it installed

 

$1800 for a cam swap Are you CRAZY?!?

First off, I wouldn't even take it to a dealer. They're going to charge you ~60/70 hr + rip you off on all the misc pieces that may need to be replaced. THey wouldn't install a fuel pump that I brought to them, they had to use a GM replacement. Find a reputable shop in your area.

Better than that, is take that $1800, invest in some tools, jacks, jackstands etc., and learn to do it your damn self, have some tools out of the deal, and a sense of accomplishment. There's plenty of how-to's, and with patience you can get it done. Not sure what your experience/knowledge is though working on cars...

Here's a good guide to springs:
http://www.compcams.com/information/.../ValveSprings/

Valve Timing Tutorial:
http://www.compcams.com/information/tutorials/

FIgure spending ~$200 on some roller rockers.

There is no "CC 306 kit" that I'm aware of. The cam itself goes for $240 from Summit though. Combination Motorsports may have something in a package, I'm going to call them on Monday to find out, as I'm in the same situation as you.

Pricewise kinda depends on how wild you want to get with it. I wouldn't waste $1800 on a cam swap. I'm having my long block rebuilt into a 383 for $2500, which includes a cam...

 

Ok then how long would it take me to be able to do it, about the hardest thing i have done only thing so far really is install hooker lt's ive got accessable tools, and are there any guides but one thing i dont have is a torque wrench im not sure if i would know where to begien and dont you have to take the block out of the car, its a 97 Z28 auto as well?

 

Im 17 dont have anyone or friends know **** about internals so i guess ill call around and see what it would cost to get it done go from there, i dont want to attempt this and really become screwed it maybe straight forward but i dont want to take a chance on really tearing up the motor and not being able to finish or go back to how it was also what should i look to pay for the install then good price range! and not just the cam i would need the valve springs and push rods and rocker arms and what ever else needs to be installed all that good stuff

 

Post your location so we can help you find someone to do it.

Here is what one would pay in San Antonio to do it:

$300 Installation
$240 CC306 Cam
$190 Comp R Lifters
$145 Cloyes Double Roller Timing Chain

=$875 + gaskets and misc items. Easily can have it done for under $1000 including the labor. If you dont have them, you can get the Crane 10308-1 Spring Retainer Kit for $145 and it will handle the CC306 cam just fine.

 

Decatur Illinois

 

I would suggest full roller rockers. You shouldn't need to change your cam bearings, but check them anyway. You can do the swap in the car, so no need to pull the motor. I've had friends do this, having never attempting it before, over the course of one weekend. I'd say with patience and some online help, you could do the same; just get a few extra hands around to help with some of the labor.

Is this cc306 going on stock heads? Has anyone seen a stock-headed LT1 do well with the 306? I haven't, which is why I went with the 305 and competition motorsports springs.

 

yes stock heads, i want to do it one time and have it right, but after this that will be my next oney saving project porting heads! that man said about 300 to install all of that lol i hope so that sounds great!

 

$300 for installation?? are you for real?? i thought it would be more than $500

 

I was just quoted at 800 and thats if everything is alright he said maybe more if **** go's wrong! and thats with me buying all my stuff!

 

I'd do it yourself. Might take you all weekend or a little into the week...but $800 or more in your pocket sounds worth it to me!!

 

is this straight forward work i mean i had trouble installing long tubes it took me and a friend about 20 hours to do it, is there any good instructions not that street website either thats not discriptive enough, i mean i want to do this and not have any trouble at all. i dont have a tq wrench just basic tools

 

There are a few people including myself running the 306 on stock heads.. I havent gotten any numbers on my car but friend of mine (xxsaintx or something like that on here) also has it on his car and ran a mid 12 at around 115-116 mph with stock WOT tuning...

And just do the cam install yourself, I did it, its not hard at all, just take apart and put back together.

 

is it hard to install vavle springs and rocker arms? and everything is a set amount of torque or can i tighten the hell out of all the bolts within reason,

 

another shop said about 14 hours of work and that would be 782 or rounded to 800 jesus man i mean i want to do this but im not sure if i could just know where to begien and how to end it