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Thanks for all the input. I received two quotes from the two reputable speed shops near me and both were near 8 grand (with them buying all the parts, labor and tune). At that price, I would go ahead and do the job myself. However, I have placed an order for a C8, so no longer pursuing this.
I have not done a cam swap in my Corvette (yet). But if (or when) I do, I will be removing the rack. I think getting it out of the way and giving you more space to work is easier than trying to do work in a cramped space. May take more time but I think it is worth it. Check out LS1HOWTO.com. They have a write-up on a C5 but most of it is applicable to the C6.
Also, don't be afraid to tackle something like this on your own. First time I did a cam swap in my 2006 GTO, I was sweating bullets. It is always intimidating at first but isn't bad.
If you want to be intimidated, look up doing a timing chain guide replacement on a 4.2 liter Audi V8. Here is a picture of the back of the engine showing the 4 chains and the clock works:
Now we know why Audi's cost so much! 4 chains and 8 sprockets on a dual overhead cam engine. So a cam swap is 4 cams instead of 1. IIRC these are 8 or 9 thousand RPM motors too.
So how many cams have ya all done on your cars? My guess would be 0, I've done 3. In my driveway by myself
All by yourself!
I don't know you, and you certainly don't know anything about me. I am also experienced working on these cars and motors, including simple stuff like cam swaps and rack removals, but that is irrelevant.
This is what's relevant: there really is a clockspring, and you really will screw it up if you reattach the rack with the steering wheel on the wrong revolution. Whether you believe it or not.
Wow. I'm glad you know so little about me. You can do it however makes you feel good. I really don't care. You are absolutely correct. You do not have to secure the steering wheel to accomplish the task. But, its a good idea to do so. Just like you don't really have to use jack stands when you are under a car. But, Its a good idea to do so.
BTW, did my first cam in 1982. Many more since then. I have mostly been doing diesel performance the last 15 years or so. The reason I didn't respond to your last inflammatory post is I am busy installing my 416 in my C6 right now instead of replying to your blowhard comments. Posts such as yours are why people who may know a thing or two don't post because its just not worth the beating. Good day sir.
I have not done a cam swap in my Corvette (yet). But if (or when) I do, I will be removing the rack. I think getting it out of the way and giving you more space to work is easier than trying to do work in a cramped space. May take more time but I think it is worth it. Check out LS1HOWTO.com. They have a write-up on a C5 but most of it is applicable to the C6.
Also, don't be afraid to tackle something like this on your own. First time I did a cam swap in my 2006 GTO, I was sweating bullets. It is always intimidating at first but isn't bad.
If you want to be intimidated, look up doing a timing chain guide replacement on a 4.2 liter Audi V8. Here is a picture of the back of the engine showing the 4 chains and the clock works:
I've done a couple of those. They aren't as bad as they look.
