How long to install a hotcam kit?
01-23-2003, 01:03 PM
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I took my entire spring break last year to do mine. Basically about a week but it was the first time I had ever done any work like this, and often times when I got stuck, I would have to post a question on here and wait for help (didn't take long). Anyhow, I just really took my time at it with a few hours here and there, also I had a lot of trouble trying to get the balancer/hub off. Also, I couldn't get the fuel lines to disconnect. Wasn't that big of a deal, I just put the fuel rails off to the side with the lines still connected. The other part that really sucked was trying to get the timing cover back on with the oil pan and make a good seal. The car didn't leak oil at first but now it seems that it's leaking from this area, (just a little bit). The install if pretty straight forward and the actual cam swap takes all of about 5min. Its just all of the disassembly and reassembling that takes time. Also changing the valve springs was kind of a pain because I left my heads on the car and had to use the little compresser that screws down to compress the valves springs. One thing to keep in mind is that the pullers needed to remove the balancer/hub can be rented for free at Autozone. I think they also rent the spring compresser you'll need if your leaving the heads on the car. Bottom line is this job isn't that hard if you just take your time at it. Theres plenty of people on here that can help you out when you get stuck. Also, by doing it yourself, you'll save over $1K that can be spent on more mods! Have fun! 
01-23-2003, 01:08 PM
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One other thing I forgot. A computer tune is not really needed for the hotcam kit. But I would highly recommend it. With street tires and mods in the sig, I was only able to go 13.72 @ 103 before computer tunning. After a computer tune by Bryan at www.pcmforless.com I was able to run a 13.16@107. The weather was a little better but the car really woke up after a computer tune.
Aaron
Aaron
01-23-2003, 03:12 PM
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Here's an install guide with pics. It has really helped me out:
http://www.streetillusionsracing.com...ll/Cam/cam.htm
Good luck and enjoy ,
Kyle
http://www.streetillusionsracing.com...ll/Cam/cam.htm
Good luck and enjoy
,Kyle
01-23-2003, 04:14 PM
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Look at his Hand... Prepare to get Cut up
Myself and 3 Experienced friends pulled the Motor the night before and the next day installed the Cam kit, LT's and Reinstalled the Engine in the car. If you are experienced and have friends that are.. it doesn't take long at all.
Myself and 3 Experienced friends pulled the Motor the night before and the next day installed the Cam kit, LT's and Reinstalled the Engine in the car. If you are experienced and have friends that are.. it doesn't take long at all.
01-23-2003, 07:35 PM
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Originally posted by White_94_TA
Look at his Hand... Prepare to get Cut up
Look at his Hand... Prepare to get Cut up
01-23-2003, 09:12 PM
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I found a guy on here that will do it for me for 200 bucks..and then do LT1 edit for another 100 bucks. Hes only like 45 minutes away from me too, and he said if i drop off the car on fri, he can finish it by sunday. He does this sort of thing all the time though.
Do you guys think his LT1 edit will be better than PCMforless? Its much easier to have him do it then to send in the computer obviously.
Do you guys think his LT1 edit will be better than PCMforless? Its much easier to have him do it then to send in the computer obviously.
01-23-2003, 10:22 PM
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It took me about 2 months...
Now I can easily do it in a weekend in my garage with my lack luster tools....
Actually I bet I can do it in 1 day now with the right tools...
It always takes time for the firstimers.
Now I can easily do it in a weekend in my garage with my lack luster tools....
Actually I bet I can do it in 1 day now with the right tools...
It always takes time for the firstimers.
01-23-2003, 11:35 PM
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That doesnt sound bad at all. When it gets around 55-60 degrees here I want to start installing my stuff. I am going to head over to the auto store tommorw and get the rest of the stuff I need to do the cam swap (coolant, loctite, etc...) Can't wait to take a bite out of the motor!
Where can I get my hands on one of those Helms manuals?
Where can I get my hands on one of those Helms manuals?
01-24-2003, 12:43 AM
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Originally posted by BigBoySlim
My hands were not cut up from the cam install in that pic. The cuts were from installing headers for another guy a few hours before we started the cam. I've done it both ways and in the car is easier for the weekend warrior.
My hands were not cut up from the cam install in that pic. The cuts were from installing headers for another guy a few hours before we started the cam. I've done it both ways and in the car is easier for the weekend warrior.
DJ