What am I forgetting for cam install?
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What am I forgetting for cam install?
I'm trying to figure out what all im going to need when i get around to putting a new cam in the car this spring when it gets warm again. Tell me what im forgetting: cam:224/230,.502/.510 112 LSA, pushrods, roller rockers, valve springs/retainers, timing chain set, lifters(recommended by thunder), various new gaskets;intake,valve covers, oil pan, timing cover, assembly lube, anti-freeze, oil change, computer tune...what else?
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Re: What am I forgetting for cam install?
Originally Posted by faded93bird
Band-Aids 
but is there anything im missing? torque wrench, hub puller, lots of rags, thread lock, permatex...come on guys!
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Re: What am I forgetting for cam install?
Originally Posted by 2CNTRY
A new waterpump while you're in there.
water pump has less than 10k on it
I was planning on changing valve seals, just didn't right it down
Could i rent a spring compressor from auto zone or do I have to buy one?
Thanks to everyone!
Last edited by 1995greenTA; Dec 13, 2004 at 08:46 PM.
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Re: What am I forgetting for cam install?
Originally Posted by turbo_Z
RTV silicone
I had to go buy a set of torx bits for the cam retaining bolts too so make sure you have a set available.
I had to go buy a set of torx bits for the cam retaining bolts too so make sure you have a set available.
Got both of those in the garage
Thanks again guys...
About the pushrods, im not for sure if you have to replace them but I'm probably going to order a set and stick them in there anyways to be on the safe side, ive had a couple 7000+ rpm mis-shifts.
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Re: What am I forgetting for cam install?
Originally Posted by ElectronBlueC3
Do you actually need new pushrods in a cam change??
You could probably reuse the manifold gasket if you wanted to. Wouldn't recommend it though.
Pushrods are the weakest link in your valve train. if you're putting 1500 in to your car it would be stupid not to spend another 100 to make sure nothing goes wrong
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Re: What am I forgetting for cam install?
im gettign ready to do a cam install aftercollege is over this friday. sounds like im ready to roll, just gotta roll by o'riellys and pick up my intake/timing gaskets and timing set. good luck!