I plan to install the cam in my engine this weekend. That is if I can get ahold of an engine hoist to get the engine off the ground and onto my stand. Does anybody in the Houston area have a valvespring comepressor that I can borrow for the weekend? Or possibly a lifter holder tool? I want to get this engine swapped into my truck in about 2 weeks, and this is really the only thing holding me back. I am probably gonna be doing the swap by myself, so if anybody has done it before and wants to come over and help, you are more then welcome too. If you have one of both of these tools, either reply in this thread, or shoot me a PM. Thanks

 

I dont have the tools vicred but know someone that probably does. I have a friend that builds race cars and a shop in dayton-i can get a hold of him tomorrow sometime and let you know.

 

That would be great Xfactor. I live off of FM 1960. so im on the north side.

 

Your just down the road from me then cause im in humble.

 

too bad i dont live in houston any more i would tell you to bring it all over.

good luck though.
actualy post up the day or two before you plan on doing it i might be in houston actualy for the holidays.

 

I have the cam swap planned for either Sat. or sunday of this week. I am going to Allens shop in San Antonio to drop the LS1 in soon after.

 

o i was talking about dropping the motor in.

 

man dude you can by the valve spring tool for about 20.00. then let me know and i will install the cam and all here if you want.

 

I used a 1/8 rod wrapped lengthwise in velcro worked great
learnt that in the tools section
I made my own Vspring compressor
http://www.woracing.com/forum/viewto...r=asc&start=20
bolt is a 8mil

 

Is there a place I can buy one locally, or will I have to have it shipped off?

gamedawgx53: Thats a good idea about making my own. I checked out youre post, but I dont have a plave to cut down and notch the flat stock or all thread.