Tools for cam install

[Bee Kool]

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]

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]

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]

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

[danhr]

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]

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]

Appreciate all the input. Hopefully all will go well.

[1bacamaro]

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

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

[CBRTRX]

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]

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...