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.
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
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
@the backwoods mountain biker If you liked that vid you like this one too. No talking just straight to the point. Step by step ruclips.net/video/IH-cFEbdxOg/видео.html
Im doing the same. I already removed rocker arms, and push rods but i cant get the cam to pop out after twisting and twisting. I wonder if im missing something ..im also spinning and spinning and i hear something clacking inside and hasnt stopped
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.
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.
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
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
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.
What most ppl do not know about these cam swaps is that in almost every case I have had the vehicle will need the computer reflashed & the fuel trims reset. I use a local dealer for that stuff cost me the last time $250 bucks. In some cases some dealers won't want to get involved after U tell em U fuddled with the motor. After most installs the motor may not even run and if does run it will likely show misfire codes and usually if it runs I have never had one idle after a cam install even stock cams may idle but you will still get the misfire codes
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 !!
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
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?
@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.
The truck cams are 3 bolt and can be converted to the LS3 style front pickup and cover, most performance cams are now 3 bolt, just takes the replacement of the cam gear. The single bolt cams are yesterday and being phased out but they can be ordered.
So if your looking at the Crank shaft it's 4 springs at 12:00 4 springs at 3:00 4 springs at 6:00 at finally 4 springs at 9:00. Now if your looking at the cam gear it's 4 springs at 6:00 4 springs at 7:30 4 springs at 9 and finally 4 springs 10:30. This is because the crank spins twice as fast as the cam
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.
Too many variables man, a lot goes into picking the right cam. A safe start would be a tsp 228r, if you have worked heads, higher compression, stall, gears ect you can get more aggressive on the cam
For an average daily driver if you have a truck motor would be a Texas Speed and performance Stage 2 Low Lift Truck cam, this is a 3 bolt cam. if you have a true LS1 they have single bolt cams but with the lighter car you could step up to a little more duration, the low lift truck cams already have max lift for STOCK valvetrains at .550 lift. Call Texas Speed or Brian Tooley Racing, they'll be happy to talk to you to find your best grind.
With stock Torque converter and stock gearing, I would stick with around a .550-.560 lift and a duration of 220-224 ish duration. With a heathy converter you can consider .580-.600 lift and closer to 230 duration
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.
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
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?
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?
This is probably the best well explained how to video on cam swapping that I think I’ve seen so far
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.
www.ls1howto.com
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.
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
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
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.
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!
ruclips.net/video/IH-cFEbdxOg/видео.html
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
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
🤔
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.
nah nah put your pan to cover bolts in first and it's perfect
best cam swap video ever, thanks
A no bull guide to do the job. Great refresher for me, thanks!
I like the video editing. Keeps focused on the key points, Thanks.
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
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.
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
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.
Awesome video..I just completed a 6.0 cam using your 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.
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.
Thanks fixing too put a big cam in my 02 WS6 me and a good friend are going too do the work great video !
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?
Thank you for the knowledge!! First Timer
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
ruclips.net/video/IH-cFEbdxOg/видео.html
1 more lol
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So what camshafts was selected for this upgrade?
Thanks kindly for your efforts.
Thank bro for sharing this video that need to know doing custom cams on his car.
Awesome Video! Will be super helpful when I tackle my Cam Swap.
Can you do a lifter change without pulling the heads?
how thick are those 2 pieces of wood? Are using the stock push rod?
Learned alot
Im doing the same. I already removed rocker arms, and push rods but i cant get the cam to pop out after twisting and twisting. I wonder if im missing something ..im also spinning and spinning and i hear something clacking inside and hasnt stopped
Please link the cam and valve springs used.
Appreciation
Awesome video. Very well done. Liked and subscribed. Keep them coming
Thanks! Check this one out
ruclips.net/video/IH-cFEbdxOg/видео.html
Great job sir I like it simple period
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..
Nice video man.
Thanks!
What size dowel rod did you buy
1/4"
Great video!
Thank for great advice awesome video 👍👌
11:25 that's what she said !
Seriously though, great video !
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
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.
Summit 8712 improves gas mileage from what I've heard
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
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
Looked like an episode of blues clues at first w you writing on your notepad 🤣🤣🤣
Great Job!
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.
Which is the timing dot on the crank? The one thats suppose to be at 12 o clock
What cylinders are at TDC at each position?
What most ppl do not know about these cam swaps is that in almost every case I have had the vehicle will need the computer reflashed & the fuel trims reset. I use a local dealer for that stuff cost me the last time $250 bucks. In some cases some dealers won't want to get involved after U tell em U fuddled with the motor. After most installs the motor may not even run and if does run it will likely show misfire codes and usually if it runs I have never had one idle after a cam install even stock cams may idle but you will still get the misfire codes
My headers peeled exactly the same...we must used same primer and paint 😂
Dowels are 5/16 of an inch diameter.
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 !!
Can you Replace Valve Seals with the top dead center method?
Yes you sure can
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 👍
I wanted to hear this thing run☹️
862 heads on an LM7? Did you swap them? I thought just the L33 came with them
L33 came with 799 heads.
Great video.
Thanks !
? Can u use a 6.2 ls cam out of a 2012 CT’sv on my 2000 z28 5.7 ls thanks
No you can't, it doesn't have the rear trigger wheel that older gen 3 LS engines nees
Thank you
Great video
What size are the wooden dowl rods? 5/16?
Yep
What size rods ?
What size socket did you use for the crank pulley bolt? Is it 24mm? 15/16? Thanks
Yep either will work
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
Badass video
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?
Hi what size is rods to hold liffters up ? Thanks
5/16
Check this video out too
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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.
You should tell this guy to get a different filter system that won't sick hot air from the radiator
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 :)
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
Where did you purchase the m16x2 bolt at? Thanks in advance
Ls motors stock cam sprockets come with a single bolt cam gear ????
Depends which LS, some have 1 bolt some have 3
The truck cams are 3 bolt and can be converted to the LS3 style front pickup and cover, most performance cams are now 3 bolt, just takes the replacement of the cam gear. The single bolt cams are yesterday and being phased out but they can be ordered.
That line about the O'Reilly rental tool was tool real....(fucc them tools 🤣🤣)
What size cams or kits the best for budget build? thanks
Can't find your LS cam swap video
To set the springs is it 6:30,7:30,8:30,9:30 or 6:30,7:30,9:30,10:30? Thanks
So if your looking at the Crank shaft it's 4 springs at 12:00 4 springs at 3:00 4 springs at 6:00 at finally 4 springs at 9:00.
Now if your looking at the cam gear it's 4 springs at 6:00 4 springs at 7:30 4 springs at 9 and finally 4 springs 10:30.
This is because the crank spins twice as fast as the cam
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?
What spring do you recommend a ls1 stock spec with ls6 cams ? I need dual valve spring
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!
What is a good cam for a 04 gen3 ls1 daily drive
Too many variables man, a lot goes into picking the right cam. A safe start would be a tsp 228r, if you have worked heads, higher compression, stall, gears ect you can get more aggressive on the cam
For an average daily driver if you have a truck motor would be a Texas Speed and performance Stage 2 Low Lift Truck cam, this is a 3 bolt cam. if you have a true LS1 they have single bolt cams but with the lighter car you could step up to a little more duration, the low lift truck cams already have max lift for STOCK valvetrains at .550 lift. Call Texas Speed or Brian Tooley Racing, they'll be happy to talk to you to find your best grind.
It's a stock 5.7 engine with upgraded automatic transmission a cold air intake and headers with full exhaust.
The car is a 04 Holden vy ss ute.
With stock Torque converter and stock gearing, I would stick with around a .550-.560 lift and a duration of 220-224 ish duration. With a heathy converter you can consider .580-.600 lift and closer to 230 duration
112 lsa is that to much for a stock converter?
I’m in h town do you ever do side work?
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
I always wondered what Air intake is that
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
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 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
How much cost labor and parts
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
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
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?
I got a 5.3 swap goin in MC unsure about what cam to used,any suggestions?
To upgrade with a cam, is it necessary to remove the heads?
No
Great vid bro
Thanks!
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?
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
Im scsred to do it, i wanna buy a truck but anything i could in my price range will already have 175k miles.. will a cam and tune blow up a motor??
Nope it'll be fine 👌make sure the motor was taken care of..and no lifter tick
How would I remove the cam if it does not have the holes to insert the bolts and spin it???