LS1 cam swap, never done this before what do i need?

[savage1987]

Ordered cam, lifters and a spring set from Lunati, should be here in a week or 2

Looking into Powerbond underdrive balancer kits but can't find for any less than $300++ .. so might give this a miss for now and do it later on, not that big of a job

Looking into LS2 timing chain swap, unclear on whether I replace the sprockets also, and what chain dampener to use as I've read the ls2 one does not fit ls1?


anyone do a decent price on a lsx valve spring compressor tool?



and lastly, looking for a recommendation on a gasket kit to use, might even get extra keen and throw some fresh head gaskets in there while I'm at it.. thoughts??





thanks
sam

[F6Hoon]

Have u looked at double row chain mate?? Any ideas on tuners??

[savage1987]

not keen on double row chain, would mean dicking around with the oil pickup and possible clearancing of timing cover. LS2 chain seems strong by all accounts.. and i shouldn't need to degree the cam, just going dot to dot on it

tuner: WAPerf. I'll hobble it down there on stock tune once the cam is in and all running again




random point of gayness: did NOT realise lifters in these are UNDER the heads.. meaning lifters is a heads-off job :( not sure if keen. might box them up for later

[ENILE8]

Shouldnt have to take the heads off to change the lifters. Pull them out with a strong magnet. I've seen it done that way.

[Tre-Cool]

LOL WHAt!!!

like fuck. the lifters are larger than the holes in the heads. besides they sit underneith the plastic retainer cups.

Your not thinking of the pushrods?

[ENILE8]

Ahhhh. Right. I stand corrected. I knew the pushrods came out with a magnet.
I thought the lifters did too. Never mind me.

[savage1987]

Tre-Cool you have obviously done this a few times??

How big a job is it really to pull the heads? Reckon I'm better off just doing cam and springs and putting lifters in a box for later ??

[Tre-Cool]

if it were me i wouldnt be bothering with the lifters unless there was a problem with the existing ones or i was getting the heads ported.

you would need new gaskets and new bolts which adds another $3-400 to the job for likely no gain.

[savage1987]

ok i have an idea.

There's a set of heads lined up for this car anyway, probably happen once I get to Townsville after February2011. Higgins CNC'd spec. So! I might just put the lifters in a box and save them up and do them at the same time as the heads.

[F6Hoon]

wat cam is going in it, care to share the specs???

[savage1987]

yeah mate it's one I haven't heard of many people using.. just an experiment really :)

Lunati Voodoo #60511
Hydraulic roller. Great street performance choice. Very strong HP increase above 3500 RPM with proper computer tuning. Very drivable with excellent street manners. Works well with 5.3-6.0 liter engines.

* Advertised Duration (Int/Exh): 272/278
* Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 222/228
* Gross Valve Lift (Int/Exh): .567"/.567"
* LSA/ICL: 113/109
* Valve Lash (Int/Exh): Hyd/Hyd
* RPM Range: 2000-6600


cam card found >here (http://www.lunatipower.com/Product.aspx?id=2024)< for more info :)

should be a nice little cam :) that'll still give good range per tank on the highway and hopefully haul arse in a lighter car