Cam Swap and more
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Burning Brakes
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Cam Swap and more
I have a week off for Spring Break and I'd like to replace my valve seals and install a less timid cam. This is the most advanced thing I will have ever done on a car and I am a bit intimidated by it :)
Comp Cams sells a kit which (I think) has everything I need to do the job. A 268H (Hi Energy) Hydraulic cam, lifters, timing chain/gears, valve springs, spring retainers and locks, and valve seals. My engine is a 1977 L48, has a 4-speed manual and A/C. I believe quite a few guys on the forum are running L48s with this same cam in it, but if someone has some better advice I am open for suggestions.
The kit includes lifters but not pushrods. How important would it be to replace the pushrods while I'm down there? Will the stock hold up? The engine has 96k miles, and the only thing wrong with it is a ticking like noise when I accelerate coming from the right side of the engine (which I hope to fix while I have it all opened up).
Lastly, any advice or tips anyone might have? Thanks.
Comp Cams sells a kit which (I think) has everything I need to do the job. A 268H (Hi Energy) Hydraulic cam, lifters, timing chain/gears, valve springs, spring retainers and locks, and valve seals. My engine is a 1977 L48, has a 4-speed manual and A/C. I believe quite a few guys on the forum are running L48s with this same cam in it, but if someone has some better advice I am open for suggestions.
The kit includes lifters but not pushrods. How important would it be to replace the pushrods while I'm down there? Will the stock hold up? The engine has 96k miles, and the only thing wrong with it is a ticking like noise when I accelerate coming from the right side of the engine (which I hope to fix while I have it all opened up).
Lastly, any advice or tips anyone might have? Thanks.
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Re: Cam Swap and more (ReydeSol774bbl)
There is a great step by step at Corvettefaq.com. Check it out. It will walk you through the entire process, with great photos.
As far as the pushrods, you should be fine. I think your cam choice is perfect for your setup.
Good luck with all of it. Keep us posted on the progress.
As far as the pushrods, you should be fine. I think your cam choice is perfect for your setup.
Good luck with all of it. Keep us posted on the progress.
