cam swap
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Melting Slicks
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From: Pittsburgh Pa
Originally Posted by Dan Parker '96
Along with pulling the radiator and creatively positioning the condenser.
Race Director
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From: O'Fallon Missouri
Originally Posted by pr0zac
i figured that much but if you know what it takes to pull the engine you know that its 1000 times easier to not pull the engine.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Pittsburgh Pa
Originally Posted by STL94LT1
It's still not an easy job with the engine in the car. Maybe a bit easier than pulling the engine. Alot of bending over is involved in the swap.
and sometimes involves bending over and taking it up the a$$
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Melting Slicks
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From: Pittsburgh Pa
Originally Posted by STL94LT1
What cam are you going with? specs?
i have a hot cam that i was going to use on something else and that is what its going to be replaced with 
Drifting
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From: Lake Ozark MO
i figured that much but if you know what it takes to pull the engine you know that its 1000 times easier to not pull the engine.
Pulling the engine takes the same amount of time and lessens the frustration (massively more productive space for reassembly = less bending and having to worm your appendages into tough spots) provided you have the equipment (lift, stand, etc.).
Both strategies depend on your experience and technique. From now on, I'll be pulling the engine for any major work.
Drifting
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From: Lake Ozark MO
Originally Posted by calvette 11
It take about the same time.The only problem is the two top bolts
on the bell housing.
on the bell housing.
You'll also need plenty of extensions and a 14mm universal socket (this has the socket combined with the uni) for the top bolts.
After the first time it's cake.
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From: O'Fallon Missouri
Originally Posted by pr0zac
it was way easier than pulling the engine.... i have 6 hours in it and its almost all together.
My first cam swap must have taken at least 20 hours, and the second around 12.
Le Mans Master
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From: Portland Oregon
Originally Posted by STL94LT1
6 hours and almost done, I'm impressed. My first cam swap must have taken at least 20 hours, and the second around 12.
My first cam swap must have taken at least 20 hours, and the second around 12.
Damn your are hired! It takes me better than 10 hours! And I got all the right tools and a lift!
10.5 hours! Dayum...must b the prozac! 
