what is involved in a LT-1 cam swap?
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what is involved in a LT-1 cam swap?
I have about 95k miles on the car right now. What has to be done to get a new cam in? Just take off the timing cover, gears and pull out old one and put in new one?
Or do I need to take the intake manifold off? What must be done?
Or do I need to take the intake manifold off? What must be done?
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Car: 1986 pontiac TA
Engine: 360 HSR
Transmission: 700r4 3300 yank converter
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Re: what is involved in a LT-1 cam swap?
Originally posted by dtpmike
I have about 95k miles on the car right now. What has to be done to get a new cam in? Just take off the timing cover, gears and pull out old one and put in new one?
Or do I need to take the intake manifold off? What must be done?
I have about 95k miles on the car right now. What has to be done to get a new cam in? Just take off the timing cover, gears and pull out old one and put in new one?
Or do I need to take the intake manifold off? What must be done?
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What gaskets are needed for the swap? Also, would it be worth it to put new timing cian/gears in. BTW, my friend is convinced that my car does NOT have a roller setup, does anyone know where I can get 'official' (read: GM released) info that says it does (i know it does, but he wants proof, and I like being right,lol)
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but do you know of anywhere, like say a GM web site, that states that, or is it just one of those things? (Cuz the dude dont beleive me, and I dont like that...)
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Your car and the LT1 both have roller cams. Period end of story. the truck L03s didn't which might be the source of the confusion if your friend has a clue enough to even know about truck LO3s.
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Car: 1986 pontiac TA
Engine: 360 HSR
Transmission: 700r4 3300 yank converter
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Originally posted by Buck268
What gaskets are needed for the swap? Also, would it be worth it to put new timing cian/gears in. BTW, my friend is convinced that my car does NOT have a roller setup, does anyone know where I can get 'official' (read: GM released) info that says it does (i know it does, but he wants proof, and I like being right,lol)
Thanks
What gaskets are needed for the swap? Also, would it be worth it to put new timing cian/gears in. BTW, my friend is convinced that my car does NOT have a roller setup, does anyone know where I can get 'official' (read: GM released) info that says it does (i know it does, but he wants proof, and I like being right,lol)
Thanks
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Great. I wasnt sure of all of thr gaskets I need. not to coplain,but I know that it has roller set up, but my friend wants proof, and I wanna prove him wrong, thats all.
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Car: 1986 pontiac TA
Engine: 360 HSR
Transmission: 700r4 3300 yank converter
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Originally posted by Buck268
Great. I wasnt sure of all of thr gaskets I need. not to coplain,but I know that it has roller set up, but my friend wants proof, and I wanna prove him wrong, thats all.
Great. I wasnt sure of all of thr gaskets I need. not to coplain,but I know that it has roller set up, but my friend wants proof, and I wanna prove him wrong, thats all.
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Car: 1986 pontiac TA
Engine: 360 HSR
Transmission: 700r4 3300 yank converter
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Originally posted by Buck268
yeah, never really thought of that
Sorry, i came off like a bit of an @ss hole in my above post, I didnt mean to
yeah, never really thought of that
Sorry, i came off like a bit of an @ss hole in my above post, I didnt mean to
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Car: 1986 pontiac TA
Engine: 360 HSR
Transmission: 700r4 3300 yank converter
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
Originally posted by Buck268
Oh, I am jest...picky...i guess would be the word...
Oh, I am jest...picky...i guess would be the word...
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Yes, I am a moron, so dont ask, but is there a big 'ole reference on cam shyt that anyone knows of. Something that would answer questions like "Tell me about valve lash" And "basic points on swapping cams" and such. If anyone knows of a syte/book out there like this, PLEASE let me know. Thank you
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