Progress pics on my VHP cam and rocker install
Aug 3, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Progress pics on my VHP cam and rocker install
Items being installed:
VHP 045 "THE TRUCKER" 216/224 .551 115lsa
VHP "accelerated lift roller rockers" 1.8 (1.89) ratio
chromoly pushrods
dual springs, titanium retainers
So far, the install has gone smoothly, with help of reading countless cam install threads and the article on www.ls1howto.com. Here is where I'm at right now after about 6 hours (its my first time...
and its only me 
) Basically stripped down now and ready to swap out the cam (16 pen magnets handy 
) and springs. Then its a matter of setting up the rockers and reassembling everything.
stock rockers/pushrods/rails:
After reading up on dual timing chains and oil pumps, it seems more like a high mileage, "just for good measure" thing....and I'm not going to be breaking any HP records with my setup, so I think the stock chain and pump will be fine for now.
If anyone has any tips on setting up these rockers, let me know. I've read about 3 or 4 slightly different methods on getting the proper preload, etc. After I'm done I'll try and post some more pics and pointers of the installation as well.
VHP 045 "THE TRUCKER" 216/224 .551 115lsa
VHP "accelerated lift roller rockers" 1.8 (1.89) ratio
chromoly pushrods
dual springs, titanium retainers
So far, the install has gone smoothly, with help of reading countless cam install threads and the article on www.ls1howto.com. Here is where I'm at right now after about 6 hours (its my first time...
and its only me ) Basically stripped down now and ready to swap out the cam (16 pen magnets handy ) and springs. Then its a matter of setting up the rockers and reassembling everything.stock rockers/pushrods/rails:
After reading up on dual timing chains and oil pumps, it seems more like a high mileage, "just for good measure" thing....and I'm not going to be breaking any HP records with my setup, so I think the stock chain and pump will be fine for now.
If anyone has any tips on setting up these rockers, let me know. I've read about 3 or 4 slightly different methods on getting the proper preload, etc. After I'm done I'll try and post some more pics and pointers of the installation as well.
Last edited by O3GMC; Aug 9, 2005 at 02:08 PM.
Aug 3, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by O3GMC
Items being installed:
VHP 045 "THE TRUCKER" 216/224 .551 115lsa
VHP "accelerated lift roller rockers" 1.8 (1.89) ratio
chromoly pushrods
dual springs, titanium retainers
*dual adjustable timing chain
*blueprinted oil pump
*I may skip these and sell them for meth kit $$
So far, the install has gone smoothly, with help of reading countless cam install threads and the article on www.ls1howto.com. Here is where I'm at right now after about 6 hours (its my first time... and its only me ) Basically stripped down now and ready to swap out the cam (16 pen magnets handy ) and springs. Then its a matter of setting up the rockers and reassembling everything.
stock rockers/pushrods/rails:
After reading up on dual timing chains and oil pumps, it seems more like a high mileage, "just for good measure" thing....and I'm not going to be breaking any HP records with my setup, so I think the stock chain and pump will be fine for now.
If anyone has any tips on setting up these rockers, let me know. I've read about 3 or 4 slightly different methods on getting the proper preload, etc. After I'm done I'll try and post some more pics and pointers of the installation as well.
VHP 045 "THE TRUCKER" 216/224 .551 115lsa
VHP "accelerated lift roller rockers" 1.8 (1.89) ratio
chromoly pushrods
dual springs, titanium retainers
*dual adjustable timing chain
*blueprinted oil pump
*I may skip these and sell them for meth kit $$
So far, the install has gone smoothly, with help of reading countless cam install threads and the article on www.ls1howto.com. Here is where I'm at right now after about 6 hours (its my first time...
and its only me ) Basically stripped down now and ready to swap out the cam (16 pen magnets handy ) and springs. Then its a matter of setting up the rockers and reassembling everything.stock rockers/pushrods/rails:
After reading up on dual timing chains and oil pumps, it seems more like a high mileage, "just for good measure" thing....and I'm not going to be breaking any HP records with my setup, so I think the stock chain and pump will be fine for now.
If anyone has any tips on setting up these rockers, let me know. I've read about 3 or 4 slightly different methods on getting the proper preload, etc. After I'm done I'll try and post some more pics and pointers of the installation as well.
Aug 3, 2005 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 99Silver5.3
Are those Cranes 832 springs?
http://www.vincihighperformance.com/...RTSPARENT.HTML
Aug 3, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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Question: can I clean the cam with denatured alcohol before I lube it up with oil to install? They call for mineral spirits for cleaning, but I only have alochol and regular household cleaners...
side note: I wish SDPC would get back with me about order status - I need the new crank bolt that comes in the gasket kit! I thought ordering from them would only take a day or two since theyre also in TX
side note: I wish SDPC would get back with me about order status - I need the new crank bolt that comes in the gasket kit! I thought ordering from them would only take a day or two since theyre also in TX
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Aug 3, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by O3GMC
Question: can I clean the cam with denatured alcohol before I lube it up with oil to install? They call for mineral spirits for cleaning, but I only have alochol and regular household cleaners...
good luck with your install man .
that cam sounds kickass in my truck , i know you will like it
Aug 3, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by chopperbrent
i used brake cleaner to clean my cam really good before i installed mine , cleans good and drys quick .
good luck with your install man .
that cam sounds kickass in my truck , i know you will like it
good luck with your install man .
that cam sounds kickass in my truck , i know you will like it
Do you have any sound clips of your cam? I can't wait to hear this cam with the cutout open
Aug 3, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by O3GMC
I dont have brake cleaner - just carb cleaner as far as the automotive cleaners go...guess I'll go pick up a can
Do you have any sound clips of your cam? I can't wait to hear this cam with the cutout open
Do you have any sound clips of your cam? I can't wait to hear this cam with the cutout open
Springs look like the Crane 144832-16's. They are a great affordable dual spring!!!