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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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From: France
Car: 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Engine: V8 5.0L HO (L69)
Transmission: B&W T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 limited slip
Camshaft replacement

Hi,

I'm totally new to the engine modification so pardon my newbie questions

So the L69 of my T/A has an Edelbrock 7102 camshaft with the hydraulic lifters that came with it, but I want to put back the original camshaft in.

Do I have to replace the bearings ?
Do I need new lifters ?

Thanks, Bye
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Car: Z28
Engine: Sb2.2 406
Transmission: Jerico 4 speed
Axle/Gears: Ford 9" 3.60
Re: Camshaft replacement

Why would you put the original cam back in?

So long as you're careful while removing the cam as to not knick the bearings, they can be reused.

Yes, you'll need new lifters.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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From: France
Car: 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Engine: V8 5.0L HO (L69)
Transmission: B&W T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 limited slip
Re: Camshaft replacement

Ok, thanks for the help

I'm putting the car back to original, I bought her with this camshaft in.
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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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Re: Camshaft replacement

you're better off leaving the cam you have in there. If you want to swap to an original cam you'll need a new cam and lifter set to be safe, plus all of the gaskets.
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