Hey guys,

I just got a hot cam for my car. Question is, what else do you think I should buy to supplement the cam? And I've done a search for it but can't find it on the website anywhere here, there is a member who had a website that was pretty detailed on installation and troubleshooting tons of things on LT1's. I don't know who the member is and I can't find the webpage. Would anyone have any idea who I'm talking about?? Thanks a ton!!

Dan

 

Shoeboxes website is awesome...probably has helped every board member at one time or another..has a cam install guide

http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech1.html

for the cam, most people replace the timing chain, and maybe the lifters depending on their shape

 

Thanks a ton!! Thats the website that I was looking for! Very cool

Dan

 

hey, how did you pass california emissions with those mac headers??

 

There are a few things you'll want to replace, as has been said the timing chain. You said that you have the cam, if you didn't buy the kit you'll want some 1.6 ratio roller rockers to get the most out of it(that's what the cam is supposed to use anyway). You'll need to borrow a crank hub puller, no big deal you can borrow it from autozone or most other auto parts stores. Make sure you drop the oil pan down in the front or you will run into problems when you remove the timing chain. The front of the oil pan gasket also seals the bottom of the timing chain cover. If you don't let the pan drop down you will rip the gasket. Not only that the cover will come out at a weird angle and mess up your crank seal, opti seal and waterpump drive seal. You'll also need new waterpump, timing cover and intake gaskets unless you are planning on using RTV to make your own seals. Don't forget the assembly lub on the cam either, doesn't take much though.

 

dont forget the springs with those rockers!!

 

I smogged 2 days before i installed them....i now have 2 years to figure out how to pass emissions

 

Yea what he said!!

 

how did you like them? were they easy to install? did you feel an improvment in performance? did it change the sound of your car?

 

So you didn't but the $500 hotcam kit? Just the hotcam by itself?

 

my thoughts exactly.

 

Whats wrong with buying just the cam??

 

Nothing at all, but if your buying the rest of the parts It might have been cheaper just to buy the whole complete set.

 

You save more money buying the kit. It comes with springs, retainers, locks, shims, and 1.6 roller rockers. I believe in upgrading springs anyway, but the roller rockers that come with the kit are nice.