Cam Swap tools/parts list
Jan 30, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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Cam Swap tools/parts list
Alright, there has been alot of good **** in this thread...lets see if I can put it all together.
Comp Cams 208/208 .557"/.557" with a 112 Deg LSA
LS6 Springs
LS1 Locks - handful
Crank bolt - 2
1 - longer to seat the pulley
1 - factory or ARP Harmonic Balancer bolt
Timing Chain - LS2 upgrade
Oil Pump - Stock LS1
Cam Swap Gasket Kit - SDPC
U/D pulley - maybe
Tools...
Hand tools + 24mm socket
3 Jaw Pulley puller - Posi-Lock
Breaker bar
cam install handle, or three bolts (can someone define the size)
compressor
compression fittings - can someone go into detail on this.
valve spring compressor tool
5/16 dowl pins - does someone have a pic of where they go?
chain wrench - hold pulley still while removing/installing
Am I forgetting anything?
Comp Cams 208/208 .557"/.557" with a 112 Deg LSA
LS6 Springs
LS1 Locks - handful
Crank bolt - 2
1 - longer to seat the pulley
1 - factory or ARP Harmonic Balancer bolt
Timing Chain - LS2 upgrade
Oil Pump - Stock LS1
Cam Swap Gasket Kit - SDPC
U/D pulley - maybe
Tools...
Hand tools + 24mm socket
3 Jaw Pulley puller - Posi-Lock
Breaker bar
cam install handle, or three bolts (can someone define the size)
compressor
compression fittings - can someone go into detail on this.
valve spring compressor tool
5/16 dowl pins - does someone have a pic of where they go?
chain wrench - hold pulley still while removing/installing
Am I forgetting anything?
Last edited by trucksnoobie; Feb 3, 2007 at 10:11 PM.
Jan 30, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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the 3 bolts you'll use are the water pump bolts
the 3 jaw puller should be the application specific one (however you can get away with a regular puller)
I would use the factory crank bolt over the ARP
the 3 jaw puller should be the application specific one (however you can get away with a regular puller)
I would use the factory crank bolt over the ARP
Jan 30, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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You may have already looked at this but might want to check the difference between LS6 and Comp 918 springs for ramp rate and lift (look to be near the edge of the LS6 - LS7's supposedly go to .600). https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...s6+spring+lift
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Jan 30, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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ARP bolt = better...thanks
As for the springs...if the LS6 are good to .570, and the cam that I intend to use lifts to .557, then I should be ok.
But, that being said, a 208/208 .557/.557 cam does seem as though it has a fast ramp rate. that is just from comparing duration and lift to other cams out there, this one seems to have a short duration and a good amount of lift = fast ramp rate.(i think)
I am not sure, but if the 5.3 is the same as the LS1, then the rocker ratio is 1.7 : 1. Going to 1.8s will change the max lift of the cam, while leaving the duration alone, increasing the ramp rate even more, taking it out of the relm of using LS6 springs? Right?
As for the springs...if the LS6 are good to .570, and the cam that I intend to use lifts to .557, then I should be ok.
But, that being said, a 208/208 .557/.557 cam does seem as though it has a fast ramp rate. that is just from comparing duration and lift to other cams out there, this one seems to have a short duration and a good amount of lift = fast ramp rate.(i think)
I am not sure, but if the 5.3 is the same as the LS1, then the rocker ratio is 1.7 : 1. Going to 1.8s will change the max lift of the cam, while leaving the duration alone, increasing the ramp rate even more, taking it out of the relm of using LS6 springs? Right?
Jan 31, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23 go here and read the cam swap directions they'll help ya out buddy 
Last edited by $thatguy$; Jan 31, 2007 at 12:16 AM. Reason: better link
