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Old 01-07-2015, 12:22 PM   #1
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My cam install Progress

My package came in today so first part of the install progression is here
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Old 01-07-2015, 12:55 PM   #2
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Awesome. I can't wait to see the progress!
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Old 01-07-2015, 12:56 PM   #3
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Now waiting on the Cam from Lethal should be shipping out soon

Parts still waiting to get money for
Trunnions
160 thermostat
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Driven Br30 break in oil 16 quarts
Driven Ls30 synthetic oil 8 quarts
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Old 01-07-2015, 01:47 PM   #4
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which cam did you buy?
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Old 01-07-2015, 03:01 PM   #5
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Old 01-07-2015, 03:19 PM   #6
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Where did you buy the "complete installation kit" if that is indeed what it is, and I mean including ALL oem gaskets, bolts.

I'm shopping around just curious on your pricing, I'm doing it myself as well.
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Old 01-07-2015, 03:22 PM   #7
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Lethal Racing from Louisiana has a website and sells cam kits with all the bolts and gaskets, etc.
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Old 01-07-2015, 03:26 PM   #8
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Lethal Racing from Louisiana has a website and sells cam kits with all the bolts and gaskets, etc.
I'm sure they do thanks!

The vendor who spec'd me my cam does as well.

Just curious what the OP elected to go with.

I like to shop around, this is what I use the internet mainly for, and that is rock bottom pricing. Competition in the car part world is fierce, and I take advantage of that, hence my persistent questioning .
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Old 01-07-2015, 04:25 PM   #9
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Ivan at Southwest helped me on the kit you can contact him he is very fast and very nice
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Old 01-07-2015, 04:57 PM   #10
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Just ordered my 160 themostat Cam just shipped out the door
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Old 01-07-2015, 05:10 PM   #11
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Thank you on Ivan btw!

Which Cam installation procedure will you be using as main reference or are you a seasoned mechanic?

I'll be using a particular YouTube install and the Cam Install DIY we have on this forum as well, but I'm liking that YouTube clip more and more for speed, lol.

Are you installing upgraded oil pump and/or timing chain, or keeping those stock?
I'm keeping mine stock.
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Old 01-07-2015, 05:16 PM   #12
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Thank you on Ivan btw!

Which Cam installation procedure will you be using as main reference or are you a seasoned mechanic?

I'll be using a particular YouTube install and the Cam Install DIY we have on this forum as well, but I'm liking that YouTube clip more and more for speed, lol.

Are you installing upgraded oil pump and/or timing chain, or keeping those stock?
I'm keeping mine stock.
I don't think the pump is as big of a risk, however the relief failing is a real issue, but I'd highly recommend a katech chain. They aren't that expensive. Definitely cheaper than a valve to a piston.
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Old 01-07-2015, 05:34 PM   #13
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Thank you on Ivan btw!

Which Cam installation procedure will you be using as main reference or are you a seasoned mechanic?

I'll be using a particular YouTube install and the Cam Install DIY we have on this forum as well, but I'm liking that YouTube clip more and more for speed, lol.

Are you installing upgraded oil pump and/or timing chain, or keeping those stock?
I'm keeping mine stock.
I have upgraded pretty much anything you can in a cam swap i'll list a parts list for you all if you want to see what I got just hang on i'll write it
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Old 01-07-2015, 05:56 PM   #14
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I have upgraded pretty much anything you can in a cam swap i'll list a parts list for you all if you want to see what I got just hang on i'll write it
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I don't think the pump is as big of a risk, however the relief failing is a real issue, but I'd highly recommend a katech chain. They aren't that expensive. Definitely cheaper than a valve to a piston.
My 0.02 cents literally, take with grain of salt, but,
I would rather leave both alone happily "married" together in their original form.

If upgrading one, then I would do the other. My research as far as forum stats are concerned, seem to lead me to believe that problems arise in the medium to long haul, when original part is forcefully married to an aftermarket upgraded part.

Sure one may argue "forum stats" mean nothing, but my methods have never failed me, I've never lost an engine in my life, so I'm sticking to my gut feeling and game plan here.

Sure the best thing is to just upgrade everything in sight, but some if us do have multiple kids, mortgage, school, taxes, debts, etc, to pay, in case I'm coming across as a cheap skate.
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