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robertway · 02-21-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RED 2012

Robertway,

Great write up, it makes the ls3 cam swap look like a breeze.

I wanted to know which type/brand of torque wrenches are you using?
I am looking for one but with so many out there I want to get a good quality one that doesn't break the bank either. Thanks

I didn't break the bank on a torque wrenches, I simply got the Kobalt models that Lowes carries and checked them against one of the SnapOn digitals my father has (had) at his shop and they were with 5% +/-. If my livelihood were turning a wrench I would invest in something of higher quality and durability but the Kobalt units serve me just fine.

robertway · 02-21-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ace1USMC

I just finished doing my cam and springs swap tonight - thanks largely to this DIY! Thanks so much for creating this incredible DIY guide!

Sam

Thanks for the compliment, glad the DIY helped you out.

RED 2012 · 02-21-2012, 02:13 PM

Thanks for the info guys.
The snap on is a really nice unit and i'm sure easier to use since it is digital but if i can't find one at a reasonable price i might just go for the kobalt. I'm not a mechanic but i do work on my own cars so i won't need much use out of it. If it worked for robert i'm sure it'll work for me.

BowlingSS · 03-10-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkCry956

Bout to do a cam swap on my L99 anyone know the extra steps to do the LS3 conversion?

The biggest thing is having to remove the heads to replace the lifters. You will need a lot more parts. Texas Speed makes a kit with everything you need. I was also thinking of doing this some day. Since my car is a D/D I would need to do it on a long weekend. I have done the head removal on my LS1 but not a L99. They look pretty much the same.
Here is what I used on my LS1:
http://www.bowlingss.com/Head%20Repl...eplacement.mht

Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

Bill

JMAC2011 · 04-08-2012, 08:14 AM

Awesome write up. Thanks for the attention to detail.

robertway · 04-11-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JMAC2011

Awesome write up. Thanks for the attention to detail.

Thanks for the compliment, hopefully you'll get/have gotten some good use out of it....

ss/rs-matt · 05-24-2012, 09:23 PM

Great write up! Thank you!

RADAR · 05-24-2012, 11:11 PM

I stumbled upon this thread when trying to search for something else. WOW! I need a cam!

robertway · 06-23-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RADAR

I stumbled upon this thread when trying to search for something else. WOW! I need a cam!

LOL, you already have a cam... you just need a bigger one.... (that's what she said!!!!)

Neumatic · 07-11-2012, 05:06 PM

If I ever decide to put a cam in my car I'll have my dad to help me so I won't need this, but I just wanted to say great job. The attention to detail is astounding, Its so in depth that I'm pretty sure my wife could do it going off of this DIY if she wanted to. I'm sure you have helped people save a good amount of money with this DIY, once again great job and

IOM Black Diamond · 08-18-2012, 02:31 AM

Very nice DIY Thank you

*KILLER74Z28* · 09-09-2012, 01:58 AM

Nitroman28 · 09-13-2012, 05:33 PM

Maybe a dumb question but if you didn't change the oil pump why did it have to be removed?

MANNYS2SS/RS · 09-14-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitroman28

Maybe a dumb question but if you didn't change the oil pump why did it have to be removed?

He replaced the timing chain.

04-08-2012, 08:14 AM	#159
JMAC2011 MONGOOSE Drives: 2011 SS Camaro M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 178	Awesome write up. Thanks for the attention to detail. __________________ _________________________________ MODS: 470 RWHP / 447 RWTQ Lethal Racing Night Fury 231/242 113-111, C5R chain, dbl springs, Comp pushrods. ARH 1-7/8" Headers and complete exhaust - NO cats! Varraram CAI - Vmax throttle body, ATI 10% underdrive pulley RPS Street Twin - MGW Shifter 3.91 gears + DSS 1000hp axles PFADT - Stage 4 Camaro Road Racing Kit - 8" springs 325# and 600# - ZL Spec Sway bars - Strut Tower Brace - Camber plates. CTSV front calipers - Hawk DTC 30 pads Street: Forgestar F14 20x9 and 20x11, 275/315 Nitto Invo's, Track: TOYO R888 285/35/20 on 4 corners

05-24-2012, 09:23 PM	#161
ss/rs-matt Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,731	Great write up! Thank you! __________________ "Want to know whats cooler than your murdered out Honda Civic? ...Any Audi." Daniel Tosh

05-24-2012, 11:11 PM	#162
RADAR Drives: 2012 2SSRS/M6 SIM Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 426	I stumbled upon this thread when trying to search for something else. WOW! I need a cam! __________________ -----"I'm gonna get a ticket...."-----

08-18-2012, 02:31 AM	#165
IOM Black Diamond HT5 COTW 1/21/13 Drives: 2010 Camaro Inferno 2SS RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pleasant Hill, Or Posts: 2,486	Very nice DIY Thank you __________________

09-09-2012, 01:58 AM	#166
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	__________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

02-21-2012, 02:13 PM	#157
RED 2012 Drives: 2000 Camaro SS, 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 93	Thanks for the info guys. The snap on is a really nice unit and i'm sure easier to use since it is digital but if i can't find one at a reasonable price i might just go for the kobalt. I'm not a mechanic but i do work on my own cars so i won't need much use out of it. If it worked for robert i'm sure it'll work for me.

07-11-2012, 05:06 PM	#164
Neumatic Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,448 View My Garage	If I ever decide to put a cam in my car I'll have my dad to help me so I won't need this, but I just wanted to say great job. The attention to detail is astounding, Its so in depth that I'm pretty sure my wife could do it going off of this DIY if she wanted to. I'm sure you have helped people save a good amount of money with this DIY, once again great job and

09-13-2012, 05:33 PM	#167
Nitroman28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 416/4L80 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,834 View My Garage	Maybe a dumb question but if you didn't change the oil pump why did it have to be removed?

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