Cam swap 2 question..

EDFHOBBIES · 10-30-2018, 01:38 PM

1. Pros and cons vs taking the front off and leaving motor in or removing the motor from top?

2. If I did remove motor from the top is there way to keep the freon vs discharging the system I was thinking you could just unbolt the ac compressor but, then I'm sure there are hard lines that probably get in the way.

ZL14ME · 10-30-2018, 05:24 PM

Please tell me you're going to create a "how-to" tutorial? I think we've talked about this before. I just ordered the Helms manual but I've got similar questions. It's hard to find quality DIY material on these LT4's. I support my local shops but I just want some wrench time, too.

Stephen12ZL1 · 10-30-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EDFHOBBIES

1. Pros and cons vs taking the front off and leaving motor in or removing the motor from top?

2. If I did remove motor from the top is there way to keep the freon vs discharging the system I was thinking you could just unbolt the ac compressor but, then I'm sure there are hard lines that probably get in the way.

on a 5th gen you can swing the condensor up and out of the way...likely the sixth gen is the same...no need to discharge the system.

EDFHOBBIES · 10-30-2018, 05:45 PM

I will as always I found a good vette lt1 article on the engine procedures. I have a lift a more than adequate hoist and I removed the motor on my 96 z28 20 years ago. Just want to know which way is easier/better to swap the cam.

10-30-2018, 01:38 PM	#1
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,354 View My Garage	Cam swap 2 question.. 1. Pros and cons vs taking the front off and leaving motor in or removing the motor from top? 2. If I did remove motor from the top is there way to keep the freon vs discharging the system I was thinking you could just unbolt the ac compressor but, then I'm sure there are hard lines that probably get in the way. __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber

10-30-2018, 05:45 PM	#4
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,354 View My Garage	I will as always I found a good vette lt1 article on the engine procedures. I have a lift a more than adequate hoist and I removed the motor on my 96 z28 20 years ago. Just want to know which way is easier/better to swap the cam. __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber

10-30-2018, 05:24 PM	#2
ZL14ME Drives: 2018 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 93	Please tell me you're going to create a "how-to" tutorial? I think we've talked about this before. I just ordered the Helms manual but I've got similar questions. It's hard to find quality DIY material on these LT4's. I support my local shops but I just want some wrench time, too.

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