How to spend $3K??
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
Installing a cam in an LS-1 is the easiest cam swap Ive ever done. I bought my cam kit for 700ish and the labor would have been 1200 bucks. Did it myself and bought a stall converter. On the LS-1 you dont even need to take the intake off. You older guys remember the old small blocks huh? Tell me you never got the distributor 180 off..... Do it all yourself!
question#1: what exactly is in the cam kit?
question#2: are there any special tools required to install the cam kit?
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Akron Ohio
What I meant by cam kit was, cam, springs, Ti retainers. I bought the rods you slide in the motor to keep the lifters up and a really nice spring tool, you can do two springs at once. Some guys used wood dowels to hold the lifters up but I didnt want to go that route. This cam swap wasnt on a Vette, it was a 98 F-body. A member from TX actually ended up with the car. I havent researched the swap on the Vette but Im sure the motor can stay put. I made an air fitting to screw into the plug holes to hold the valves up while I swapped the springs and retainers. Someone correct me if Im wrong about the swap in a vette. I think there is a little R&R on the vette, like steering rack & Pump.
Wait, I just realized your being a smart *** huh, Im slow sometimes, sorry
Wait, I just realized your being a smart *** huh, Im slow sometimes, sorry
Last edited by OhioC5; Jan 23, 2008 at 12:44 AM. Reason: more info
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Marlton. Increasing performance one speeding ticket at a time! NJ
Check the ls1howto website for detailed instructions on cam swaps.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Dallas Texas
Hey I just got back in town and online. Wow, THANKS a ton for all of the replies! I hear ya on the do-it-yourself to save $$$, but I'd be a little out of my league on that I think?! It sounds like Headers, CAI, CAM tune and then save up for more stuff later - gears/stall, etc. I'm going to start surfing for options and then call the shop and see what I can do. I'll keep everyone posted. Thanks again for all of the input! 
