Started my L99 to LS3 conversion and new cam install today!...Photos and Videos

[PQ]

Originally Posted by 1Camaro2SS

Yes that was another option. I lifted the engine from the top since my friend had the lift and let me borrow it.



Thanks and good luck with your install also. I am using the Comp LSr 231 247 .617 .621 cam. this is one of their off the shelf cams.



I started to modify the bracket but I don't like it. I may order an LS3 bracket and go from there. Haven't got that far yet but i will post pics of it later.



That sounds like a great idea PQ. Now I need to clean the heads. I hate the carbon buildup in there and seems so difficult to clean with all the curves, hard to scrape since the surfaces are not flat. I may not get too crazy with the heads and just focus on areas where the valves make contact.

Just be careful with the aluminum. I know you know that but just sayin'

Also it should be noted that I was talking about my Jeep Liberty. I have not removed my heads on my Camaro. Vengeance did the cam and conversion. It's the only thing I haven't done myself.

Jeep had overhead cams too.

I've been following and quietly rooting for you here.

[1Camaro2SS]

Originally Posted by PQ

Just be careful with the aluminum. I know you know that but just sayin'

Also it should be noted that I was talking about my Jeep Liberty. I have not removed my heads on my Camaro. Vengeance did the cam and conversion. It's the only thing I haven't done myself.

Jeep had overhead cams too.

I've been following and quietly rooting for you here.

I was wondering which car you worked on because I knew you had Vengeance work on your camaro. makes sense now.

Yeah i might have scuffed the pistons a bit in the process but cant be worse than all that carbon build up, besides that carbon will build back up in no time. I was more concerned with not scratching the cylinder walls and those look good.

thanks for rooting for me

[1Camaro2SS]

Alright, I added 5 new photos of recent work.

So last weekend I have installed the new valve springs, seals and retainers on both heads and I managed to install one of the heads back to the block and completed the installation of pushrods and rockers.

I must say that using stock bolts made me a bit uncomfortable especially when adding an additional 70 degrees on the 3rd pass to stretch the bolts. I can really appreciate the ARP bolts here and I wish I forked over the $$ for them but I am already too deep financially into this project.

I measured the piston to valve clearance and i read 0.1" on the intake and approx 0.24" on exhaust. I am pretty happy with these clearances.

The goal is to finish the engine assembly by end of this week.

[Baltimorejohn1]

Brave man..... I'm gonna enjoy watching.....
Reminds of when I was kid and dad would have the engine in the Living Room floor when we came home.... Mom not happy.....

I miss those days helping pop out.... I shall enjoy watching you.....

[1Camaro2SS]

Originally Posted by Baltimorejohn1

Brave man..... I'm gonna enjoy watching.....
Reminds of when I was kid and dad would have the engine in the Living Room floor when we came home.... Mom not happy.....

I miss those days helping pop out.... I shall enjoy watching you.....

Sounds like some great memories. My dad used to do that too when I was growing up but I can't say that I enjoyed being around him. He always yelled at me for doing something wrong. Lol. I did learn a lot from him though helping him fix his broke-down Kenworth semi. That thing always needed work and it was required that I'd be there to hand him tools and hold stuff. I don't miss it but I do appreciate all that I learned.

[1Camaro2SS]

Ready to Roll!

I do have a small problem however. I ordered a 3600 converter but received a 3200. The seller is willing to exchange it of course but this means I will wait another 2 weeks. At least that's how long I waited for this converter. I know that some folks on here went with a 3200 with the same cam and are happy with it but I really wanted a 3600. I was hoping to start it up this weekend. What to do? Anyway here is a new photo from today.

[litle88]

Wait bud, I know it's killing you but wait and get the right parts. IMHO.

Cover those intake ports too please.

[1Camaro2SS]

Originally Posted by litle88

Wait bud, I know it's killing you but wait and get the right parts. IMHO.

Cover those intake ports too please.

So that's where those missing bolts must be! Lol Yeah, I've been a bit too comfortable leaving these things exposed.

[1Camaro2SS]

Also, I did end up replacing the stock head bolts with ARP bolts. I really like the ARP products and they were cheaper than I thought. It was so easy and smooth to mount those bolts with the moly lube, probably my favorite part of the project to torque them down.

[litle88]

Yup plus you can reuse those many times.

How did you TQ them down? How many passes?

Looks real good bud! Can't wait to hear it but you got all winter lol.

[1Camaro2SS]

Originally Posted by litle88

Yup plus you can reuse those many times.

How did you TQ them down? How many passes?

Looks real good bud! Can't wait to hear it but you got all winter lol.

3 passes on M11 bolts: 1st pass 30lbs/ft, 2nd pass 50 lbs/ft, final pass 75lbs/ft and for the M8 bolts 25lbs/ft on final pass.

Thanks, yeah I was supposed to have all winter for this project wasn't I? I am 1 month into it and anxious for a start up. So I will wait for the 3600 stall, I may have it as soon as Saturday.

[Wvlsxjunkie]

You are doing a great job! I just got done with basically the same install on a 6.0 lq4 in an 03 sierra 1500.

[trewyn15]

Wow, subscribed, you're doing great! Just read this whole thing between my break inbetween classes, looks interesting for sure.

Keep up the good work!

[1Camaro2SS]

Originally Posted by Wvlsxjunkie

You are doing a great job! I just got done with basically the same install on a 6.0 lq4 in an 03 sierra 1500.

Originally Posted by trewyn15

Wow, subscribed, you're doing great! Just read this whole thing between my break inbetween classes, looks interesting for sure.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks guys! The TC arrived today so I am ready to reinstall the engine this weekend. Stay tuned for more pics