Im just curious how long ruffly it takes to do a cam install w/ RR pushrods,springs, on a pretty much bolt-on lt1. Do you have to pull the motor? thanks

 

If you stay on it you could be done and driving it in about 3 to 4 days. If you know what you're doing you could be done in 2 days. You don't have to pull the motor for this. See pics in my sig on page 6. I just finished the job.

 

Give yourself a week to do the job so you are not rushed. This will also
allow some time for those surprises, like pressing on and off the water
pump gear for the LT4 ED timing set.

 

That's actually what I did. I took a week off work, took my time and spent 6 days doing it.

 

well my buddy is doing it..he does great work and builds motors..but im curious on like what a shop would price me at for hours...

 

I charge 300.00 for a cam install. But that could be done in one day and maybe some of the next, allowing for small problems. I did a heads/ cam/ headers in two days

 

For $300 I could fly you down to FL and still save money compared to the quotes I'm getting. Interested

 

I'd love to!!! but the job will not let me get away right now.

 

Just wanted to let you know...

There is an inordinately large number of engine failures after a cam swap on LTx engines.

As far as I know, nobody has pinned down the exact risks involved, but the consensus seems to be that the cam driven water pump puts an unusual stress on the front bearing that creates a wear pattern that must be maintained or bearing failure occurs.


Just something you should be aware of.

 

ttt. Is there a way to fix this cam bearing inside the car. Any way to easily tell if you are gonna have this problem just by visually loooking.

Tim

 

From what I have seen and been told, the majority of the time it's either TOO MUCH DIRT entering the engine during the install, or OVER-REVVING the engine. Even though the cam you install might be able to handle 7,000 rpm's, your stock bearings can't.

 

Dirt, Reving? I dont think so.. Its due to the front bearing. Never heard of those other issues.

 

Probably looking at around 15 to 18 hours, so in most of the states at between 55-75/hr your are looking at a min of around $800 in labor. On the other hand if you are in Arkansas, about $12.00 including the parts.

 

Oops, forgot about the beer and pizza. So make that 12 bucks plus snacks.

 

I think so