[Hostile_1LE]

I am getting ready to do my first start/crank since installing my cam. Its full of fresh Driven Oil DI-30. A few questions:

When installing the ATI damper, how many times can I use the stock bolt to install the damper, as per the instructions. I have already used it to install the damper once. Will a second time break it?

Is it okay to crank or start the car with no water in it? I want to do this in case I have to pull the water pump off again, I don't want to bother draining the radiator.

Cam timing. I am fairly certain I got cam timed correctly, but I am still nervous since I didn't remove my oil pump and couldn't see the timing dot. My process for determining alignment is as follows:



The location of the timing dot is a specific distance counter clockwise of the keyway for the crank. And ALL crank sprockets should have the keyway and timing dot in the same place.



I figure this means that I am lined up with the timing dot. The engine turns over with a wrench and doesn't get stuck anywhere (no spark plugs in).

[KC64]

^^^^ no help but,,, way cool!! Best of luck and congrats!! Hope to see a video directly of that car running so we can hear the new (er) motor

[Ray3768]

Yes, you can crank and start it with no coolant in the system. I'd only run it for a minute or so in this configuration. Be sure to confirm that you have oil pressure then shut it down.

-Ray

[Hostile_1LE]

[KC64]

Originally Posted by Hostile_1LE

OUTFRICKENSTANDING!! Sounds very nice!! Please let us see the motor and hear from the exhaust outside!!

Do you want to do another one? HA!!!

I went full screen and got yo see the motor a bit better. Looks good too!

[Hostile_1LE]

Originally Posted by KC64

OUTFRICKENSTANDING!! Sounds very nice!! Please let us see the motor and hear from the exhaust outside!!

Do you want to do another one? HA!!!

I went full screen and got yo see the motor a bit better. Looks good too!

Lol, we just ran it open headers. Didn’t want to put the full exhaust on since it was getting late and we were getting tired. Doing this install was definitely an experience and I learned a lot of lessons I feel. I would be more than happy to give tips and advice to those looking to do their own cam install. I did my install without even lifting the engine, as I didn’t really have the people or facilities or knowledge for that.

[beowulf556]

Sounds awesome congrats!

[KC64]

@Hostile_1LE
“Lol, we just ran it open headers. Didn’t want to put the full exhaust on since it was getting late and we were getting tired.“


Thought it was kind of loud for being in the engine room!! but still sounded gnarly!!

[Hostile_1LE]

[IMCWORTH]

Originally Posted by Hostile_1LE

I love that sound!!! I live in California and I feel I will never have that option to make my car purr like that. If I want to pass smog that is.

[KC64]

He!! YA!!! Love it. that sounds just right! Awesome sound, and you should be very happy with that! Nice going!