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Aug 13, 2016 | 08:20 AM

C6whit

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Does anyone have a diy write up on a las3 cam install. Thanks in advance.

Aug 13, 2016 | 08:59 AM

Brandon619

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Does anyone have a diy write up on a las3 cam install. Thanks in advance.

Here is a good one, the C5 & C6 are the same install. This is a head and cam DIY just don't follow head removal portion.

http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1

Aug 13, 2016 | 09:02 AM

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Here is another on and LS2 powered C6.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-of-pics.html

Aug 13, 2016 | 09:04 AM

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Here is another on and LS2 powered C6.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-of-pics.html

And one for a C6 Z06

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-headswap.html

Aug 13, 2016 | 12:54 PM

C6whit

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Here is another on and LS2 powered C6.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-of-pics.html

And one for a C6 Z06

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-headswap.html

Ok awesome thanks alot

Aug 13, 2016 | 02:30 PM

Brandon619

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Ok awesome thanks alot

No problem my friend, if you need any advice you can PM me or email me at ls2418@yahoo.com

Aug 13, 2016 | 03:15 PM

HK770

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Cam install

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Here is a good one, the C5 & C6 are the same install. This is a head and cam DIY just don't follow head removal portion.

http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1

My understanding to remove cam, you have to remove lifters. To remove lifters you have to remove heads. ......just saying

Luck

Aug 13, 2016 | 06:13 PM

Brandon619

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My understanding to remove cam, you have to remove lifters. To remove lifters you have to remove heads. ......just saying

Luck

No sir you are incorrect, you can use the dowel method to retain the lifters in place. If you look closely at my picture below that my heads are in place while I performed my cam swap.

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Aug 13, 2016 | 06:19 PM

Brandon619

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No sir you are incorrect, you can use the dowel method to retain the lifters in place. If you look closely at my picture below that my heads are in place while I performed my cam swap.

Cam being pulled

Once you remove the cam retainer plate install two 5/16's dowels into two windows on each side of the cam. Then pull the cam and insert your new bump stick.

Aug 13, 2016 | 07:46 PM

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Cam being pulled

Once you remove the cam retainer plate install two 5/16's dowels into two windows on each side of the cam. Then pull the cam and insert your new bump stick.

https://youtu.be/eK13trvWB3k

Looks like I have learned something new, and retract my comment. You can teach old dog new trick. ...LOl

Aug 13, 2016 | 10:53 PM

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Looks like I have learned something new, and retract my comment. You can teach old dog new trick. ...LOl

No egg on face, just proving it can be done with out removing the heads. I'm glad you've learned something today

Aug 15, 2016 | 02:03 PM

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or if you have a low mileage you can use the russian roullette method.no need for those dowels.

Aug 15, 2016 | 10:46 PM

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No egg on face, just proving it can be done with out removing the heads. I'm glad you've learned something today

Brandon, teach another old dog .... back in the old days we always replaced the lifters when installing a new cam and then had to perform an extensive break In procedure to keep from wiping off a lobe

With the new roller rockers is this no longer necessary?

I like the idea of my having to pull the heads

Dave

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Aug 16, 2016 | 08:09 AM

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Dave

Hello Dave, for me it all depends on your set up. I just recently did my heads and then I switched to LS7 lifters. At the time of the pictured cam swap my motor had 35,000 miles on it. I changed the oil pump, timing chain and upgraded to an ATI balancer. It all depends on your budget, If I were to do it all over again I would do my heads and cam at the same time and never look back. Here is some pictures of my recent swap.

Old heads coming off