Camshaft Install
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From: O'Fallon Missouri
Camshaft Install
Well, I finally got a break from work, 4 day weekend. 
So, it's time to do the cam upgrade. Have already ordered and recieved most of the parts. Just need to get out in the garage and get started.
Oh, I'm installing a Comp Cams custom grind from CNC Cylinder Heads, and doing the 95/96 opti upgrade.
Wish me luck.
-Mike
So, it's time to do the cam upgrade. Have already ordered and recieved most of the parts. Just need to get out in the garage and get started.Oh, I'm installing a Comp Cams custom grind from CNC Cylinder Heads, and doing the 95/96 opti upgrade.
Wish me luck.
-Mike
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Good luck. Its quite a project. I'm glad mine is done. 
Oh on the new opti when you are installing it be sure to keep one finger on the little rotr itself. It will try to spin on you very easily making it misaligned. This was my only screw-up during my install.
Oh on the new opti when you are installing it be sure to keep one finger on the little rotr itself. It will try to spin on you very easily making it misaligned. This was my only screw-up during my install.
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Originally Posted by STL94LT1
Well, I finally got a break from work, 4 day weekend. So, it's time to do the cam upgrade. Have already ordered and recieved most of the parts. Just need to get out in the garage and get started.
Oh, I'm installing a Comp Cams custom grind from CNC Cylinder Heads, and doing the 95/96 opti upgrade.
Wish me luck.
-Mike
So, it's time to do the cam upgrade. Have already ordered and recieved most of the parts. Just need to get out in the garage and get started.Oh, I'm installing a Comp Cams custom grind from CNC Cylinder Heads, and doing the 95/96 opti upgrade.
Wish me luck.
-Mike
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May the God of Engine Modifications smile on your efforts.
In case they turn a blind-eye, my advice is: Take your time, Pay attention to detail and Post here if you have a question/problem.
Jake
In case they turn a blind-eye, my advice is: Take your time, Pay attention to detail and Post here if you have a question/problem.
Jake
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From: Little Elm TX
Originally Posted by STL94LT1
Well, I finally got a break from work, 4 day weekend. So, it's time to do the cam upgrade. Have already ordered and recieved most of the parts. Just need to get out in the garage and get started.
Oh, I'm installing a Comp Cams custom grind from CNC Cylinder Heads, and doing the 95/96 opti upgrade.
Wish me luck.
-Mike
So, it's time to do the cam upgrade. Have already ordered and recieved most of the parts. Just need to get out in the garage and get started.Oh, I'm installing a Comp Cams custom grind from CNC Cylinder Heads, and doing the 95/96 opti upgrade.
Wish me luck.
-Mike
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Originally Posted by R94 LT 1
If your upgrading optis, I hope you planned for a new cam gear setup and front cover. They have to be changed as well. I got the Cloyes double roller and the '95 front cover on mine.
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From: Lake Ozark MO
Mike,
Hope the swap goes well. I may have to hook up with you on another dyno session. I just installed the EM headers (installation of extensions sucked with A4). But I think I gained a little pep. N2O may like it as well.
Let me know if you hit the mill.
Hope the swap goes well. I may have to hook up with you on another dyno session. I just installed the EM headers (installation of extensions sucked with A4). But I think I gained a little pep. N2O may like it as well.
Let me know if you hit the mill.
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Well, the car is almost back together. The camshaft install the second time around sure is easier.
I still need to get some valve spring measurements, and decide which rocker ration I am going to run. If I stick with my current 1.6 ratio, this camshaft is going to have some crazy lift.
I still need to get some valve spring measurements, and decide which rocker ration I am going to run. If I stick with my current 1.6 ratio, this camshaft is going to have some crazy lift.
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
Mike... that cam is huge!!! We need to run her again to see the progress on paper I'm glad to see all went well. I'll touch base with you later
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Originally Posted by STL94LT1
Well, the car is almost back together. The camshaft install the second time around sure is easier.
I still need to get some valve spring measurements, and decide which rocker ration I am going to run. If I stick with my current 1.6 ratio, this camshaft is going to have some crazy lift.
I still need to get some valve spring measurements, and decide which rocker ration I am going to run. If I stick with my current 1.6 ratio, this camshaft is going to have some crazy lift.