10-18-2013, 05:10 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012
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At last it has came to this....Cam Install
So here we are on a Friday, getting ready to conduct a cam install. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I have read just about everything there was to read on camaro5. My hats off to robertway for his incredible DIY, IF it wasnt for that and a bunch of other members on here giving me some pointers and direction, then I would of had to shell out 2k for the install/tune. So, like my suspension install thread, I will make an attempt to update everyone every so often. My parts include all of the following:
LS3 545 Cam Melling Oil Pump 10295 Katech C5r timing chain Brian Tooley platinum spring kit (titanium retainers, dual polished springs, spring locators, locks and seals) Comp Cam Trunion upgrade Comp Cam Pushrod 7.400 Arp Balancer Bolt Arp Camshaft Bolts Front timing cover seal Water pump gaskets Oil Pump ring 3 Bolt Cam plate (with notch in the half moon) I have attached a short video of what it sounds like now, this is with the Kooks LT stepped headers, CAI, and Corsa exhaust. It has never been tuned yet either. Also, I have added a few pictures for your viewing pleasure (I know how you guys and gals love pictures).
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2016 Chevy Camaro SS Hyper Blue Metallic 2012 Chevy Camaro SS 45th Anniversary - SOLD (still kicking myself for doing that) Order Status 2000 - 1/4/16 2500 - 1/6/16 3000 - 1/7/16 - TPW 2/1/16!!! 3400 - 1/18/16 3800 - 1/30/16 - VIN# 145458 4300 - 2/2/16 4B00 - 2/4/16 4300 - 2/13/16 - Moving somewhere 4200 - 2/16/16 - SHIPPED!!!!! 5000 - 2/18/16 6000 - 2/19/16 - Its MINE!! |
10-18-2013, 05:19 PM | #2 |
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Good luck!!!!!
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10-18-2013, 05:22 PM | #3 |
I'll be back...
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Git 'er done!
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10-18-2013, 05:31 PM | #4 |
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Remember to use some red loctite on the cam sprockets, cam retainer and cam bolts. Arp makes some good cam bolts for 25 bux. A lil red loctite on the crank bolt too.
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2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.
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10-18-2013, 05:31 PM | #5 |
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Nice!! I wish I could do it myself
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10-18-2013, 05:35 PM | #6 |
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Thanks litle, I have the loctite and those arp cam bolts. Now just need to wait till the car cools down a bit before we start.
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2016 Chevy Camaro SS Hyper Blue Metallic 2012 Chevy Camaro SS 45th Anniversary - SOLD (still kicking myself for doing that) Order Status 2000 - 1/4/16 2500 - 1/6/16 3000 - 1/7/16 - TPW 2/1/16!!! 3400 - 1/18/16 3800 - 1/30/16 - VIN# 145458 4300 - 2/2/16 4B00 - 2/4/16 4300 - 2/13/16 - Moving somewhere 4200 - 2/16/16 - SHIPPED!!!!! 5000 - 2/18/16 6000 - 2/19/16 - Its MINE!! |
10-18-2013, 05:52 PM | #7 |
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Good luck man.
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10-18-2013, 05:55 PM | #8 |
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Good luck I'll subscribe if you need any help. Take your time and take picks and put the bolts back on the parts you take off lol.
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2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.
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10-18-2013, 06:25 PM | #9 |
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Clean bench .... and utilize your phone to take a before pic in case you feel as though you may forget how something goes back together... Ill be around all weekend as well...
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10-18-2013, 06:29 PM | #10 |
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yea, I have my SLR with me, right now its up on stands.....
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2016 Chevy Camaro SS Hyper Blue Metallic 2012 Chevy Camaro SS 45th Anniversary - SOLD (still kicking myself for doing that) Order Status 2000 - 1/4/16 2500 - 1/6/16 3000 - 1/7/16 - TPW 2/1/16!!! 3400 - 1/18/16 3800 - 1/30/16 - VIN# 145458 4300 - 2/2/16 4B00 - 2/4/16 4300 - 2/13/16 - Moving somewhere 4200 - 2/16/16 - SHIPPED!!!!! 5000 - 2/18/16 6000 - 2/19/16 - Its MINE!! |
10-18-2013, 06:36 PM | #11 |
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I can't wait to hear your video after the install and tune, you will be one happy camper !
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10-18-2013, 06:38 PM | #12 |
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Hitting the tuner at 11am on Monday.
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Ryan Green
2016 Chevy Camaro SS Hyper Blue Metallic 2012 Chevy Camaro SS 45th Anniversary - SOLD (still kicking myself for doing that) Order Status 2000 - 1/4/16 2500 - 1/6/16 3000 - 1/7/16 - TPW 2/1/16!!! 3400 - 1/18/16 3800 - 1/30/16 - VIN# 145458 4300 - 2/2/16 4B00 - 2/4/16 4300 - 2/13/16 - Moving somewhere 4200 - 2/16/16 - SHIPPED!!!!! 5000 - 2/18/16 6000 - 2/19/16 - Its MINE!! |
10-18-2013, 07:10 PM | #13 |
Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010
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Subscribed. Hey man, I'm actually leaving TN tomorrow morning and heading to the Ft. Lee area for school for two months. I'm from Virginia Beach, and I will be getting my cam and heads done in November, so I will definitely look out for you in the 757! BTW, our setups are almost identical, minus the heads! good luck with your install!
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10-18-2013, 08:10 PM | #14 |
come find out;)
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Looks ready to go good luck!!sub'd!
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