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Bee Kool · 12-11-2010, 07:36 AM

My cam package will be here in a few days and plan on installing myself. Other than the spring compressor, air valve hold tool and crank pulley remover are there any other tools I should need? Any tips or advice on the install? I was quoted $1000. for installation, is this the going price here in central FL? Thanks for feedback.

danhr · 12-11-2010, 07:42 AM

5/16 dowel rods

8mm, 10mm, 13mm, and 15mm socket and wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, lock tite, torque wrench, ratchet,

the crank pulley bolt is a large size.... and if you are switching to an arp bolt for the balancer, it is a different size as well

edit: and a pry bar to get the A/C belt off

twopigz · 12-11-2010, 07:50 AM

24mm socket for crank bolt. to help in the removal of the crank bolt use a torch to heat up the bolt, and then a impact.

Bee Kool · 12-11-2010, 07:54 AM

Thanks for the advice. How long did it take for the install?

danhr · 12-11-2010, 07:57 AM

I did my heads, cam, headers, exhaust in a day and a half....... like 8 or 9 hrs the first day and like 5 the 2nd

I was taking my sweet time though

DanD · 12-11-2010, 08:51 AM

1/4" air ratchet saves tons of time on the rockers, coils, valve covers , intake etc..

hardest part really is holding the a/c condenser out of the way to slip the cam in.. and then the valve springs also... especially by yourself like I do, takes 4-5 hrs.. but I have done a few LS engines.. first time or so.. 8-10 hrs probably

Bee Kool · 12-11-2010, 09:35 AM

Appreciate all the input. Hopefully all will go well.

1bacamaro · 12-11-2010, 12:16 PM

just did my cam install and this spring tool worked great and only 35.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...Q5fAccessories

CBRTRX · 12-11-2010, 02:12 PM

My shop can install a cam in a camaro for half that much, We have been working on LS based vehicles since they were first introduced. $1000 is WAY to much to pay for labor.

1 bad azz ls3 · 12-11-2010, 02:21 PM

make shore you have a set of ac spring removal tool. for the fuel line. it took me 17 hr. i took my sweet azz time. the valve springs are the hardest even with the right tool. take your time you will be fine...

12-11-2010, 07:36 AM	#1
Bee Kool BEE KOOL Drives: 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: LEESBURG, FL. Posts: 10	Tools for cam install My cam package will be here in a few days and plan on installing myself. Other than the spring compressor, air valve hold tool and crank pulley remover are there any other tools I should need? Any tips or advice on the install? I was quoted $1000. for installation, is this the going price here in central FL? Thanks for feedback.

12-11-2010, 07:42 AM	#2
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 2,061	5/16 dowel rods 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, and 15mm socket and wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, lock tite, torque wrench, ratchet, the crank pulley bolt is a large size.... and if you are switching to an arp bolt for the balancer, it is a different size as well edit: and a pry bar to get the A/C belt off __________________ Bragging about a car that you paid someone to pick the parts and install them for you, is like paying someone to bang your wife, and then bragging about the kid. "I'm sorry officer, no, I do not know why you pulled me over."

12-11-2010, 07:50 AM	#3
twopigz Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS AQUA Blue Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 81	tools 24mm socket for crank bolt. to help in the removal of the crank bolt use a torch to heat up the bolt, and then a impact.

12-11-2010, 07:57 AM	#5
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 2,061	I did my heads, cam, headers, exhaust in a day and a half....... like 8 or 9 hrs the first day and like 5 the 2nd I was taking my sweet time though __________________ Bragging about a car that you paid someone to pick the parts and install them for you, is like paying someone to bang your wife, and then bragging about the kid. "I'm sorry officer, no, I do not know why you pulled me over."

12-11-2010, 08:51 AM	#6
DanD Drives: 6 camaros Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ma Posts: 321	1/4" air ratchet saves tons of time on the rockers, coils, valve covers , intake etc.. hardest part really is holding the a/c condenser out of the way to slip the cam in.. and then the valve springs also... especially by yourself like I do, takes 4-5 hrs.. but I have done a few LS engines.. first time or so.. 8-10 hrs probably __________________ 2010 IOM RS/SS TVS2300, cam, stall, headers 2002 Z28 427 2002 SSLE Convertible 1968 383 Camaro 1968 327 Camaro Convertible 1967 RS 327 1967 Pro-Tour LS3 in progress

12-11-2010, 07:54 AM	#4
Bee Kool BEE KOOL Drives: 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: LEESBURG, FL. Posts: 10	Thanks for the advice. How long did it take for the install?

12-11-2010, 09:35 AM	#7
Bee Kool BEE KOOL Drives: 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: LEESBURG, FL. Posts: 10	Appreciate all the input. Hopefully all will go well.

12-11-2010, 12:16 PM	#8
1bacamaro Drives: 2ss Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: naples florida Posts: 437	just did my cam install and this spring tool worked great and only 35.00 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...Q5fAccessories

12-11-2010, 02:12 PM	#9
CBRTRX Drives: 2011 CAMARO SS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 136	My shop can install a cam in a camaro for half that much, We have been working on LS based vehicles since they were first introduced. $1000 is WAY to much to pay for labor. __________________ 2011 CAMARO SS

12-11-2010, 02:21 PM	#10
1 bad azz ls3 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: new york Posts: 282 View My Garage	make shore you have a set of ac spring removal tool. for the fuel line. it took me 17 hr. i took my sweet azz time. the valve springs are the hardest even with the right tool. take your time you will be fine...

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