The BEST LS Cam Swap Video. Only What You NEED to KNOW. 4.8 5.3 5.7 6.0 LS1 ls2 ls3 ls4 ls6 ls7
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- Опубликовано: 7 авг 2024
- Removing Crank Pulley
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How to keep valves from falling
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How to keep Lifters from falling
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How to install Crank Pulley
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When you whipped out that notebook I thought I was watching blue's clues.
haha great video man I needed this information!
😂 thats hilarious
Regarding lifters. If you have an older engine, just goto a store and buy some 1/4 in alloy tube(like a McDonald’s straw bt longer) and when you remove the cam locating plate at the front of the cam, there is two holes, rotate the cam and then put the tube through to hold up the lifers. No risk of them dropping
Will this work on 01 ls engine 5.3? I don’t need to use a air compressor or the dead center method?
@@lawlesstechnique4236 I use a 5/16 wooden dowel rod on most ls engines to keep from pulling the heads
I mean, just pull the heads off, no reason not to, just pul it off and clean everything up while you have the engine apart. No reason to do any upgrades and not clean your cleans and pistons. Too easy not to do.
@@BWADaniel I mean no reason not to pull the motor and put in 4.8 flat tops
@@BWADaniel are ls sensitive to head gasket failure without machine work? Or just clean surface and put new hg and torque it down
The blues clues notebook earned my sub
Great videos, very helpful! I recommend that if your cam came in a kit, check to see if there are new seals, retainers, etc. with it. I swapped just the springs and then found all the other bits in my kit. Going back through and doing the springs again ha ha
I have a 02 trans am which I was going to pay a mechanic to do a cam swap ,but after watching your video ,I had the cojones
To do it myself. Just want to thank you keep up the good work
kenneth alejandro I have a 2018 Silverado and have been looking at videos for over a year. Still haven’t found the cajones!! One day. One day. Unless I get with grease Monkey. I’m in the Houston area.
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I’ve used this page a few times for a ton of stuff
Cojones all u need lol 😂 me too
How’d it come out?
Wanna do mine lol.
THANK YOU, super useful information!!! I'm about to help my brother in law throw a stage one cam in his silverado and this video was very helpful.
Bet you would like this one too!
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About to do a 5.3 swap on my 86 MCSS so glad I found this video. Just have to decide what cam I want now, want something with some chop but its an everyday driver.
I like the video editing. Keeps focused on the key points, Thanks.
Thanks fixing too put a big cam in my 02 WS6 me and a good friend are going too do the work great video !
Awesome Video! Will be super helpful when I tackle my Cam Swap.
A no bull guide to do the job. Great refresher for me, thanks!
Awesome video..I just completed a 6.0 cam using your video
Thanks a lot for your advice and suggestions I have a 98 c5 Corvette, and I really want to install a cam on it I really like the sound of it.
Comp cam thumper cam
Thank bro for sharing this video that need to know doing custom cams on his car.
your the man for sure dude,i have a 05 blazer with a 2011 hd2500 6.0 engine its called a L96 and the installer didnt want to put a cam inside it for me,dont ask,idk,but anyways thanks man.im subscribing now.
Awesome video. Very well done. Liked and subscribed. Keep them coming
Thanks! Check this one out
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Great video bro, bout to build a 6.0 and have never cam swapped a engine but willing to try and learn . Im going in a bit more confident with what you taught man
What can did u go with
@@SteelHorseRider91 stage 3
best cam swap video ever, thanks
Great job sir I like it simple period
Very clever working that cam swap. When using the over sized bolt to put the balancer back, use a power steering pump installer bearing to make it way easier.
Just heat it up a lil with a torch, itll slide right on easy cheesy
@@cbr1thou And melt the seal. Good thinking 👍🙄
@@Joesmusclecargarage it doesn't melt it.
I sure hope that timing cover was left a little loose during crank balancer install… another important step, leave the cover a little loose until the balancer is installed so the seal doesn’t become damaged and leaking. Good video lots of info. Just picked up a rcsb 4.8 and it’s wanting a cam
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The timing cover should not ever be loose that is crazy. I take lots of lube and lube up the crank it slides right in & on every time.
Another tip ypu can do to fo pulley installation for a stock or a front pinned dampner. Place the dampner in the sun for a couple hours to heat up a little, then spray the crank snout with a can of air duster upside down to freeze it and the pulley/dampner will virtually slide on.
Bro out of every fucking video I swear this ones the best one that shows every step , you’re a real one ☝🏽
Thanks man! I listened to the comments and just showed what the people want to see
Thank you for the knowledge!! First Timer
Thank for great advice awesome video 👍👌
best video made it very clear and simple thank you
@the backwoods mountain biker
If you liked that vid you like this one too. No talking just straight to the point. Step by step
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Great video!
Would like a detailed list of the tools, parts, materials, lubes, gaskets and anything else that might need to be replaced while performing this job. I have an 03 Avalanche 1500 and would like to replace the cam for something if higher performance one day.
Nice video man.
Thanks!
Great Job!
Just a heads up, 90 degree rotation from 6 o'clock would be 9 o'clock. A 45 degree rotation will mark a 1/8th rotation, or from 6 o'clock to 7:30. Thanks for the video!
A 90 degree rotation of the crank is 45 degrees on the cam gear.. that is what he ment
Learned alot
That was interesting 🤔 I was thinking it would of been a lot more to it but you have seemed to have Simplify it a little bit more
Thank you for all the specs. That was awesome.
No problem 👍
My headers peeled exactly the same...we must used same primer and paint 😂
Great video.
Thanks !
Badass video
11:25 that's what she said !
Seriously though, great video !
Looking to put a ls9 cam into my ls1 Camaro what valve springs will you recommend and anything else I should change out?
I wasn't going to install any new hardware with the cam. Going with 212/218 low lift variation. Got a low km lm7 just wanted some extra spif in er when I put it in my 1992 k1500
Looked like an episode of blues clues at first w you writing on your notepad 🤣🤣🤣
What about a vid on a cam swap on a Front drive 5.3 transaxle version of a like a GXP or Monte Carlo ss?
Also wat is the purpose of replace the lifters ? More horse power ? Maybe Ls7 lifters !! And the cam and crank pulleys does it make a difference replacing those or just leave those original ? Also the springs ? Replacing springs gives it more horse power ?? Or they are replaced because they come on the kit ?? I m sorry 2 many questions but i never done this and want to know what is the best thing to do thx !!
Thank you
How long does it take to do a cam and valve spring swap from start to finish? Great video I will be using these tips when I do my cam swap..
Appreciation
Which is the timing dot on the crank? The one thats suppose to be at 12 o clock
Any video of how it sounds or runs?
Hi bro question IMA get a tsp cam but not sure what specs are good for my 4.8 engine 4gen Silverado for daily driving, Te agradeseria tu best opinion 👌
For TDC take out a spark plug and chuck in a compression gauge and crank it till it peaks and falls. Back off to the peak of compression. That is TDC. This saves you stripping the front of the engine.
It doesn't matter because you have to strip the front to get the cam out and put the new one in anyway
The process to do the valve springs i can barley read it is to small can u shoot a pic with bigger letters thx
I'm looking to upgrade my cam on my stock 6 liter vortex in my escalade what would be the best to put in.
What size cams or kits the best for budget build? thanks
I got a 5.3 swap goin in MC unsure about what cam to used,any suggestions?
What is the best truck cam for a 09 Tahoe 5.3 with 799 head and what springs for the head would I need I would like bottom end torque
im about to a a 228 cam with 799 heads. Do you think I should change the complete timing set as in crank gear, cam sprocket and chain. Or only the chain?
I'm also from H-town and I appreciate your videos. Just bought our first LM7 to swap into an S10 and this will be one of the first upgrades we tackle. I know you didn't change rockers but did you have to change push rod lengths? I noticed on the other video you changed push rods and didn't know if this was due to length or just preventative maintenance.
Check with the camshaft manufacturer about pushrod length. If the cam is ground on the same diameter base circle as a stock cam, you can re-use the stock pushrods. If you are going to a high lift (>0.600”) cam, you’ll be replacing the valve springs to prevent coil bind, it’s a good idea to get hardened pushrods, replacement valve springs are stronger/heavier and have been known to bend stock pushrods.
You also NEED to change the rocker bearings at least. Every engine I build gets an upgrade to brass bushings, it's a $150 kit and increases the strength of the rocker 300%. I had one fail after a cam swap with the extra lift and pressure and it scattered those little pieces of hardened steel through my motor. Cheap insurance.
How do you rotate the engine without the crank bolt tightening? I’m trying to make it top dead center but when I try to rotate it I can’t because the crank bolt is tightening
Nice job keeping it simple. So, on the tdc of the pistons on order. You said it was 1 and 6. Is the next two 8 and 5? Then 4 and 7 and the last 3 and 2?
Would a LQ4 cam work in a L33? If it did would I need to tune it? From what I can see the only difference in the cams, is the intake and exhaust timing. The LQ4 is 196/207 while the L33 is 193/193. Also would it be necessary to change the valve springs? On a budget and just trying to fix a bad lifter and swap the cam with what I have on hand.
What spring do you recommend a ls1 stock spec with ls6 cams ? I need dual valve spring
I bought a stage 3 camshaft kit for a SBC 5.7 vortec engine, the kit came with the camschaft lifters, gear and timing chain, I put the stage 3 cam, the gear and the timing chain, but I did not put the new lifters that came I put the stock ones in the kit, now when I drive my truck it doesn't take off, I press the throttle and it almost doesn't run, the engine sounds as if I hadn't put anything on it, my question is the following: does the engine of my truck work? So why didn't I put the new lifters on it?
Great vid bro
Thanks!
How would I remove the cam if it does not have the holes to insert the bolts and spin it???
I always wondered what Air intake is that
Got a question. I took a 6.0 out of a 2003 yukon Denali and put in my 2008 Chevy Tahoe LT had to move the car sensor to the front. It will start but hard to start. Any ideas what the problem could be
Where did you purchase the m16x2 bolt at? Thanks in advance
I appreciate you taking the time to put up this educational vid. Looking to beef up my 06' GMC 5.3 Vortec (very common engine) to give it a little spunk, but not too much. I want to hear a little rumble, and get more power, but keep a little fuel economy. Can you recommend a cam for that application? Also, do you recommend a DIY computer tune after?
Always a Custom tune. Even with a stock LS getting a custom tune will net results.
Also devices with tunes already preset are not going to net as good of a tune, compared to a custom tune. This is due to Elevation and fuel and all sorts of stuff. Your engine can be tuned without buying for example an edge tuner. So save your money for a custom tune.
A custom tune is highly recommended when swapping a Cam, to answer your question. And you should call a Cam manufacturer , they will help you purchase the right cam for what you need.
@@Shelboooooo I appreciate your reply and experience. Will take your info into account. Be well..
@@ralphfreeman255 You are very welcome. Good luck and be well.
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Hei...
I thing to swap my 5.3 Escalade whit cam 210/218 530 112+2 but the questions is, do I need a tune after camshaft swap...I hope not :)
Can I use the bullydog gt tuner for this swap?
you thank
got a question for u my brother....i got 1990 k5 blazer 5.7 just got the enging rebuild still have the swirl port heads on it and its pretty mush stock i have high perfomace intake im eliminating the computing trying to make my mine up if im going to go with a carb or some efi sniper..i have 700r4 trans and 4.10 gears and up graded my torque convert to a 2000 to 2400 stall ..it has a up grade cam in it howard cams ratter 188005-09 lift .525/530 and duration .050 ; 227/235 centerline 103 i want to no is that a good cam to go with them swirl port heads and would i be able to hear the cam..i dont no to mush about cams..i no the vortec or aluminum heads would have been better but the engine was already build already..i do have headers 3 inche pipes all the way back
I’m in h town do you ever do side work?
Man I bought a btr cam for my 04 4.8 and it's a single bolt cam, what's my next move? Single bolt gear?
Thank you, what I've learned from this, is to pay someone who knows what they're doing.
Great vid,only thing I’d change is just heat balancer for install and slide it on VS using a bolt
Yeah would make life easier, just doing the best with what I have tho! Thanks for watching
As well as heavier valve springs
@David Bloch >No exact answer on valve spring upgrade, but I think he mentioned LS3. If the GM performance standard single coil bee-hive springs, they are .560 lift max. Coil bing at .580 and lower valve float RPM if springs are weak. Too high, beats up entire valve train, hard on seats, valves and increases internal rotational friction. Match springs to camshaft lift on the phone with expert. Results will be longevity.
No cam specs given in the video either, but all aside, I use a flex plate locking tool home made to fit in starter holes. As a retired ASE Master Tech. I go to my SnapOn cylinder leakage kit, install shop air adaptor while the cylinder is on power stroke, to hold valves up. The valve dropping by weight of gravity will have me putting new “One Piece” hat type seals as well. The brand I use puts blue rubber on intake valves and brown on higher temp exhaust stem. I’ve Never used rope ever although it works, I just don’t get a warm & fuzzy putting something inside the combustion chamber. A slight chance to slightly bend a valve makes me feel uncomfortable. Plus, the cylinder full of air stays inside, if not, look for leakage. 43+ years speaking cause I don’t like cutting corners.
I have a 2015 chevy SS i want to cam swap. I would love to be able to do this stuff on my own. I can do the basic stuff, but the second you crack that engine open i don't trust myself.
I’m gonna swap cam in a month or so in my ss. Luck!
Dowels are 5/16 of an inch diameter.
What cylinders are at TDC at each position?
You don’t need to put the rocker arms any certain position to tighten them down when you reinstall them just wondering us seeing him on your videos you just tighten down rocker arms and slap the valve cover back on her
I wanted to hear this thing run☹️
What size rods ?
is this the same for a generation 3 4.8L? I believe it's called a LR4.
awesome video man!
Yep. This was a gen 3 5.3
How about the valve adjustment well I should say when you did the rocker arm bolt did you torque them when that specific cylinder was at the base circle of the cam or did you just torque them all down without putting that cylinder on the base circle of the cam??? Hope that makes sense what I'm asking
You can torque them regardless as to where the lifter is on the cam. The pushrods dictate preload.
@@Charlesbjtown alright thank you very much
Please link the cam and valve springs used.
What size cam and would uses ls3 ls6 lifters work as well
do you rotate the engine to relieve spring tension before you unbolt rockers with spring tension on them?
Nope I don't, I just unbolt them.
Can you Replace Valve Seals with the top dead center method?
Yes you sure can
Damn you make it seem like a walk in the park lol..
I've just done it so many times lol
GreaseMonkeyMods what’s an average or good price charge for this if one provides cam and parts ?
It is a walk in the park.
How much cost labor and parts
You should tell this guy to get a different filter system that won't sick hot air from the radiator
What size socket did you use for the crank pulley bolt? Is it 24mm? 15/16? Thanks
Yep either will work
What can and springs do u recommend for a good loping sound on a Silverado 5.3 truck high miles
Btr low lift truck cam, Ls7 springs will do fine. Probably go with a stage 1 or 2 unless you’re getting a stall
Btr recommends ls6/ls3 valve springs. Ls7 valve springs have a different install height and would compress too much in a 5.3
So you dont replace lifters when you swap a cam? Im cam swapping an lt1 motor and im hoping to get away with not changing mine. They have a lot of miles on them.
I did a lt4 hot cam with stock lifters but my engine was new
Hey brother I’m doing the cam swap on c6 6.0 but having trouble understanding or having the method down in how to reinstall the rockers .
Of its cathedral port heads there no secret method. Just torque to 22LBS add send it. If it doesnt feel right. Unload the valve spring and re torque to 22lbs
How do you torque timing cover to oil pan I can’t get it to stop leaking
You need to put rtv in that spot. The front and rear engine covers need a small dab at the bottom corners where the oil pan sits
I'm wondering once getting the cam how do you find the correct size pushrods? Thanks in advance
As long as it's a standard base circle cam and no decking of the block or milling of the heads has been done 7.400 should work fine
But if you need need to find out then you use a pushrod length checker tool
Thank you for the knowledge
What yall recommend for a 5.3 silverado 2010 4x4
Alex շՅ stage one or two btr truck cam
Hey bro, does each cylinder have to be made to where the piston is up or just line it up to TDC and every cylinder will be good to go? Also the balancer pulley installation tool is for a Toyota so I guess it will still work for an LS right?
Every piston need to be at TDC so the valves don't drop
To install you just need a longer bolt than the factory bolt
@@BoBuilds I know I may be asking a lot, but can you tell me which position (crank position) brings which cylinders up to TDC?