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Apr 29, 2014 | 04:46 PM

#81

tmccowan

Intermediate

Joined: Oct 2013

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From: Harrisburg NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by CYA-Vett

It's not bad at all. Do not pay someone to do it.
Give me your email address, I have directions I made up.

Dave

Any chance I can get a copy of those directions? Thanks!
tmccowan@gmail.com

May 12, 2014 | 01:58 AM

#82

Wayne walker

7th Gear

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Directions

Quote:

Originally Posted by CYA-Vett

It's not bad at all. Do not pay someone to do it.
Give me your email address, I have directions I made up.

Dave

Can u share with me the directions you have please undrawayne@yahoo.com

May 12, 2014 | 12:52 PM

#83

96GS#007

Race Director

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne walker

Can u share with me the directions you have please undrawayne@yahoo.com

8 year old thread asking for info from a guy that was last online 12-06-2013 06:05 PM

May 12, 2014 | 01:31 PM

#84

Sof_Top

Instructor

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 132

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From: Corpus Christi TX

I have some really good instructions that I got from a member on here. Anyone who wants a copy just PM me your email address.

May 12, 2014 | 05:37 PM

#85

mfoti

Instructor

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Yes, they are really good instructions with pictures. I just wish i knew where i got them from so i could give them credit for taking the time to write it up so well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sof_Top

I have some really good instructions that I got from a member on here. Anyone who wants a copy just PM me your email address.

May 12, 2014 | 09:30 PM

#86

383

Drifting

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 1,944

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From: CT

I used this
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23

May 19, 2014 | 02:46 AM

#87

07STSTTBASE

Instructor

Joined: May 2013

Posts: 187

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From: Bethlehem PA

Cam install

Quote:

Originally Posted by CYA-Vett

It's not bad at all. Do not pay someone to do it.
Give me your email address, I have directions I made up.

Dave

Dave I would also like those directions if you still have them....I'm not far from you in Bethlehem pa here

Jun 14, 2014 | 12:39 AM

#88

Corvettelover11

1st Gear

Joined: Jun 2014

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cam swap

Quote:

Originally Posted by CYA-Vett

You have it made by doing the heads at the same time, you can pull the lifters and your heads already have new springs. Your swap will be breeze...Make sure you spend a good chunk of time cleaning the block (especially the bolt holes) before you bolt the new heads on

Give me a buzz if you run into any issues...

Dave

i was wondering if i could get a write up on how to do a cam swap.

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Apr 12, 2015 | 09:20 PM

#89

slayer6x6

Burning Brakes

Joined: Oct 2005

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From: Drexel Hill Pa

I hate to pile on here, but I'd also like to see daves write up. Any way we could make that public for future searchers? If not, if another member could PM me the file, it would be much appreciated!

Apr 13, 2015 | 04:59 PM

#90

CMY SIX

Safety Car

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 4,684

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From: Opelika Alabama

VET you have given some wonderful advice! I'm glad I had someone like you when I bought mine otherwise I would had ran right out and bought ALL kinds of stuff that I didn't need/work and wasted alot of time and $, HEED his advice fella's, ladies. WATCH LISTEN AND SEE WHAT THE IDIOTS DID and your builds will be much better/cheaper and stay together longer!

Apr 13, 2015 | 07:14 PM

#91

Vito.A

Melting Slicks

Joined: Feb 2004

Posts: 3,307

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From: Tucson AZ

Updated: Nice cam install write up with pics from JayplaySS2 (I can't get TodRobbies link to work either). Jay uses the steering rack removal method which I think is slightly easier.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-of-pics.html

This a link I did on Power Steering Pump bracket removal. It can be a pain when installing a cam.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-removal.html

Last edited by Vito.A; Apr 14, 2015 at 11:44 PM.

Apr 14, 2015 | 01:22 PM

#92

slayer6x6

Burning Brakes

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From: Drexel Hill Pa

Maybe is just me, but I can't get the link to work over here.

Apr 16, 2015 | 12:12 PM

#93

Speedforhire

Melting Slicks

Joined: Mar 2011

Posts: 2,708

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From: Arkansas

Use the ls1howto or this link:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125123

Last edited by Speedforhire; Apr 16, 2015 at 01:00 PM.

Apr 16, 2015 | 03:58 PM

#94

slayer6x6

Burning Brakes

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 1,003

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From: Drexel Hill Pa

Thats a really good write up.

At one point, he mentions that he has the spark plug wires off before the first startup to get some oil flowing. Maybe I'm nit picking here, but would it be a better idea to disable the injectors so that the cylinder walls are getting flooded with fuel?

Apr 16, 2015 | 04:56 PM

#95

Speedforhire

Melting Slicks

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From: Arkansas

I disconnected the mains plug to the coil packs, spun it a few revs, then reconnected them. I had oil pressure on the first crank.

Here is my initial start vid after the cam install. Watch the oil gauge needle. It will not fall to zero.

http://vid1097.photobucket.com/album...ps270cceaa.mp4

............installed at 2915 miles.

I know it sounds terrible but it wasn't tuned yet. Here it is now (at 3478 miles).

http://vid1097.photobucket.com/album...pso0hasgmo.mp4

.............anyone in central Arkansas needing assistance just send me a pm.

Last edited by Speedforhire; Apr 16, 2015 at 06:25 PM.

Apr 16, 2015 | 06:38 PM

#96

slayer6x6

Burning Brakes

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From: Drexel Hill Pa

Which cam did you go with?

Also, nice avatar btw....

Apr 16, 2015 | 06:53 PM

#97

Speedforhire

Melting Slicks

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From: Arkansas

Quote:

Originally Posted by slayer6x6

Which cam did you go with?

Also, nice avatar btw....

This one:

http://www.compcams.com/Company/CC/c...csid=1615&sb=2

..........using BTR components: 7.425 PR's, 660's, etc.,........stock heads and stall. LG!

S.D.M.F...................

Last edited by Speedforhire; Apr 16, 2015 at 06:56 PM.

Apr 17, 2015 | 02:33 PM

#98

CMY SIX

Safety Car

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 4,684

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From: Opelika Alabama

I know I'm going to regret this BUT... DON"T BURY ME! I seem to have with pics a write up of a C6 cam swap DIY on an LS2 corvette{it may be the gentleman in the beginning of this thread. e-mail me at 1stcorvette@att.net everybody take your time if you wait a few days to contact me it may help me get it to you, I hope I don't get over run, or if your whole group wants it then just one contact me and then give it to them. I am going to do my car 2006 MN6 LS2 soon if you live in AL or GA and want to help we do one and then the other the more the merrie'er'er you get the point, hell a cam swap group, cam in 2 hours anyone? naked pics of wife or GF get it first. LOL