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Old 04-29-2014, 04:46 PM
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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
Old 05-12-2014, 01:58 AM
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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
Old 05-12-2014, 12:52 PM
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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
Old 05-12-2014, 01:31 PM
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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.
Old 05-12-2014, 05:37 PM
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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.

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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.
Old 05-12-2014, 09:30 PM
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I used this
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23
Old 05-19-2014, 02:46 AM
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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
Old 06-14-2014, 12:39 AM
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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.
Old 04-12-2015, 09:20 PM
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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!
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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!
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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

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Old 04-14-2015, 01:22 PM
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Maybe is just me, but I can't get the link to work over here.
Old 04-16-2015, 12:12 PM
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Use the ls1howto or this link:

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

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Old 04-16-2015, 03:58 PM
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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?
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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.

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Old 04-16-2015, 06:38 PM
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Which cam did you go with?

Also, nice avatar btw....
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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...................

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Old 04-17-2015, 02:33 PM
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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
Old 04-18-2015, 09:03 PM
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I have a cam install pdf give me your email address and I will get it to you. Its a c6
Old 10-23-2015, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by black.z51.c6
I have a cam install pdf give me your email address and I will get it to you. Its a c6

That cam install .pdf still floating around?


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