A work table is as important of a tool as any. If you build a stationary 6'x3' work area to place your parts down and get used to it you will find in your own way how to be more efficient, and organized. I have a small area on my bench just for sockets wrenches I'm using for each project also instead of placing them down and doing circles till I'm dizzy and get fed up looking for tools.
i got a 99 tahoe with the 5.7 vortec, i know absolutely nothing about engine parts but what cam and other parts do you recommend that’s not stupid expensive, like under 1500-2000?
Ik you posted this 9 months ago but I recommend a lt4 hotcam from gm preformance its like 750 bucks and to tune it get a black bear tune tell them all the mods youve done to your truck and they’ll tune a ecu for it and send it to you its like 350 or so bucks
Retainers are COMP Cams 787-16 , valve springs are GM Performance 12499224. I'd recommend a Comp Cams Xtreme Energy 224/230 over the LT4 hot cam, the Vortec heads like more exhaust lift than intake and it should make a bit more peak power.
with a the 98 gmc’s do you need to pull the engine to do the cam??? A mechanic said its pull the motor or remove the radiator, grille etc…, is this true???
I changed the valve springs to LS6 beehive springs with a certain comp cams spring retainer to get more clearance. I can get the part number if you want, they give you about .530" clearance for lift if I recall correctly
@@kimotorsports6174 hell yeah, I've got a 1990 chevy c1500 and I've been thinking about putting a new cam in. Did you have to change any of the factory parts to compensate for the new cam?
@@kimotorsports6174 dang I didn't realize the cam style was different, I knew mine wasn't a vortex but I figured the cam operating system was the same. Thanks for the heads up
Oil analysis every 3k miles over the last two years say my oils metal levels are in line with a 150k mile engine with almost 250k on all the bearings so I don't think I did too bad
Yoooo. When all them push rods hit the floor I was dying! 😂 I always find the best videos on RUclips.
A work table is as important of a tool as any. If you build a stationary 6'x3' work area to place your parts down and get used to it you will find in your own way how to be more efficient, and organized. I have a small area on my bench just for sockets wrenches I'm using for each project also instead of placing them down and doing circles till I'm dizzy and get fed up looking for tools.
For future reference clean the cam first.. you have to get the rust preventing film off and dirt that's stuck to it...
Thanks for the tip!
@@kimotorsports6174 no problem..keep up the good work
Just send it bud
i got a 99 tahoe with the 5.7 vortec, i know absolutely nothing about engine parts but what cam and other parts do you recommend that’s not stupid expensive, like under 1500-2000?
Ik you posted this 9 months ago but I recommend a lt4 hotcam from gm preformance its like 750 bucks and to tune it get a black bear tune tell them all the mods youve done to your truck and they’ll tune a ecu for it and send it to you its like 350 or so bucks
This is a great video
Would you happen to have a link or part number? Really looking forward to getting this cam, and do you have to change the valve springs?
Retainers are COMP Cams 787-16 , valve springs are GM Performance 12499224. I'd recommend a Comp Cams Xtreme Energy 224/230 over the LT4 hot cam, the Vortec heads like more exhaust lift than intake and it should make a bit more peak power.
KI Motorsports thanks buddy If I need any advice I’ll msg you 👍🏼
@@orlandovasquez4639 Any time
i plan on doing this same upgrade this summer. I should've done it when I had the engine rebuilt. Where are you getting your tune from?
This engine was carbureted
1/2” = 13mm 🤯🤯
liked twice for the fixed audio
haha small block go brrrrrr
what rockers and push rods would you recommend for the lt4 hotcam
I used stock rockers and push rods, I'd recommend a harder push rod for sure.
with a the 98 gmc’s do you need to pull the engine to do the cam??? A mechanic said its pull the motor or remove the radiator, grille etc…, is this true???
Imo it's way easier to pull the radiator grille, etc than to pull the engine, for the cam you need about 3 feet of space in front of the engine
Thanks dude.
@@williamdon3442 no problem! If you have any more questions let me know and I'll help if I can
did you do any machine work on the engine to make it fit? i want to cam my 5.7 vortec but i hear there isnt much wiggle room for valve clearence
I changed the valve springs to LS6 beehive springs with a certain comp cams spring retainer to get more clearance. I can get the part number if you want, they give you about .530" clearance for lift if I recall correctly
Do everything he said and don’t forget the 11/32” race locks for the new retainers. Comp cams sells a set
I'm building the same motor for drag racing and street If you want a good intake Get The edelbrock victor junior intake with 750 cfm Carburetor
Single plane intakes are best for cars that live at WOT, this is a daily driver. 750 is over-carbed for this engine imo, I prefer snappier response
Where did you get the cam
I got the cam on Throtl
What make and model did the engine come out of
1996 Chevy c1500
@@kimotorsports6174 hell yeah, I've got a 1990 chevy c1500 and I've been thinking about putting a new cam in. Did you have to change any of the factory parts to compensate for the new cam?
@@malachipeterson1562 1990 is a different engine from 1996, yours will have a flat tappet cam instead of a roller like this is
Aside from that, I had to change valve springs
@@kimotorsports6174 dang I didn't realize the cam style was different, I knew mine wasn't a vortex but I figured the cam operating system was the same. Thanks for the heads up
Easy on the cam bearings whew I about .......lol probably a barcode spinning around in there
Have you ever put a cam in before Holly shit your making my teeth grind or this your first time i can only wonder how your cam baings are
Oil analysis every 3k miles over the last two years say my oils metal levels are in line with a 150k mile engine with almost 250k on all the bearings so I don't think I did too bad
Well just keep doing it and making good videos
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