ok guys i just got done fixing my car a couple weeks ago and when it was tore down i was wondering how much more work would have to be done to install a cam.... i had the wp,fans,opti,timeing chain, all that off the car ... how much more trouble would it have been to install the cam?
-mike

 

well, since you have all that off the only other big thing to take off would be the intake.

 

If you've never installed one before i sugest you don't attempt it.

 

Are you kidding? How's he supposed to learn? Sounds like he's compotent to me.

Just pull the intake, valve covers and rockers. Then changing the springs, pull the radiator, and move the condensor aside. Take off the hood latch, pull the timing set and remove the cam.

Reverse the process to install.

Faded

 

That is very negative and a pesimistic attitude. You have to start somewhere, sometime.

But yeah, intake sounds like the only thing left. Also, I thought I remember reading about having to take the lifter guides, and lifters out to install the cam, but that does not sound right, anyone know forsure?

 

you need to take out the lifters as well.

 

Put a new timing chain on there at least. The stock one is junk IMO. I'm surprised my chain was still on there.

 

There are cam removal and install guides on my Tech Page if you're interested.

 

Read up on some credable tech pages and take you time. Make sure it is in time too!

 

definaltely go for it, if you can do the repairs you mentioned above then you cab pull off the cam swap. either get a good manual or stay close to your computer and utilize shoebox's site.

 

can u remove the cam without taking the engine out or removing the front bumper? im putting a new tranny in, can i remove it from the back?

 

shoebox's site is the sh&t. helped me out alot on my cam swap about a year ago. also there is a good book on ebay. "How to Rebuild Small-Block Chevy LT-1/LT-4 Engines". it helps with reinstalling everything to its trq settings. the only hard part for me on mine was the push rods, but they were the crapy comp Rs. everything else is a cake walk. but anyways good luck if your going to do it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-...19858055QQrdZ1

 

yes no bumper or engine removal look at shoebox's website for pics. and no the cam has to come out from the front

 

Yep, the cam will come out in the front, but barely. As previously mentioned, the radiator and ac condensor have to be removed or moved out of the way.
I decided to ditch my ac, only used it a few times anyway.

The most important thing is choosing the right cam, and compatible valve train hardware, especially valve springs.