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davidscamaro · 04-12-2017, 11:27 AM

I started my cam install couple days ago. Just wrenching after work for a couple hours a night. Only using hand tools and working in a open gravel driveway

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davidscamaro · 04-12-2017, 11:32 AM

So far so good, have not ran into any problems as of yet.I finished up last night with an new cam retainer plate.I buttoned up the oil pan and timing cover to keep the dust out untell I can get more time to wrench.

2nosabes · 04-12-2017, 11:34 AM

Progress is progress.. I can't wait to see it finished. I do most of my own work outside too lol

SSMY1LE · 04-12-2017, 12:29 PM

Its a fairly easy install. I enjoyed doing mine last year.
You'll love the performance gains !!

maddoggyusa · 04-12-2017, 12:49 PM

Nothing wrong with working outside... just give it an oil change when done.

I hope you switching to the Melling oil pump??

Thanks for posting!

davidscamaro · 04-12-2017, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

Nothing wrong with working outside... just give it an oil change when done.

I hope you switching to the Melling oil pump??

Thanks for posting!

Yup got the high volume high presser melling pump, and the oil is already drained with 8 fresh quarts sitting on the table

KansasSS · 04-12-2017, 04:38 PM

Looks good brother... can't wait to see a video of it running

Royal Tiger · 04-12-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KansasSS

Looks good brother... can't wait to see a video of it running

Ditto!!!

Stew2000 · 04-12-2017, 09:07 PM

did you just put long sticks in to keep the lifters up?

Olddudesrule · 04-12-2017, 09:45 PM

Great pics! Kudo's to you for doing it. I plan to as well as soon as the warranty is up.

davidscamaro · 04-12-2017, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew2000

did you just put long sticks in to keep the lifters up?

Yes, 5/16" wood dowel cut 4.5" longer than the cam shaft

davidscamaro · 04-12-2017, 10:28 PM

Thanks guys for the support

Will definitely post a video once I have completed the install

Kybourbon · 05-05-2017, 12:05 AM

Mine starts this week end wish me luck. At least im inside its raining here. Lol. Tooley stage 3. Long time coming.

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davidscamaro · 05-05-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kybourbon

Mine starts this week end wish me luck. At least im inside its raining here. Lol. Tooley stage 3. Long time coming.

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Good luck bro

04-12-2017, 11:27 AM	#1
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	Howards 224/234 cam install (pic's included) I started my cam install couple days ago. Just wrenching after work for a couple hours a night. Only using hand tools and working in a open gravel driveway. Attached Images __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

04-12-2017, 11:32 AM	#2
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	So far so good, have not ran into any problems as of yet.I finished up last night with an new cam retainer plate.I buttoned up the oil pan and timing cover to keep the dust out untell I can get more time to wrench. __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

04-12-2017, 12:29 PM	#4
SSMY1LE Drives: '14 1LE RS NPP Recaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: YYZ Posts: 1,676 View My Garage	Its a fairly easy install. I enjoyed doing mine last year. You'll love the performance gains !! __________________ '14 1LE, Recaro, Cammed, Headers, Hi Flows, CAI, Tuned, 486 RWHP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57UfKCO0EY&feature=youtu.be

04-12-2017, 09:07 PM	#9
Stew2000 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS,2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 91	did you just put long sticks in to keep the lifters up? __________________ 2015 Summit White 1SS/RS-M6,NPP,Z28 CAI,ZL1 Pedals,Heritage grille, LT Headers,Vmax TB,1LE Steering wheel and shift knob 2000 Arctic White SS-M6,factory Hurst with short stick,Slp Lid,Cold Air and Loudmouth,SLP Bilsteins and Eibachs,UMI LCA,PHB,SFCs.

04-12-2017, 09:45 PM	#10
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Great pics! Kudo's to you for doing it. I plan to as well as soon as the warranty is up. __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

04-12-2017, 11:34 AM	#3
2nosabes Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: VA Posts: 31	Progress is progress.. I can't wait to see it finished. I do most of my own work outside too lol

04-12-2017, 12:49 PM	#5
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	Nothing wrong with working outside... just give it an oil change when done. I hope you switching to the Melling oil pump?? Thanks for posting!

04-12-2017, 04:38 PM	#7
KansasSS Drives: 2011 Black 2SS Non RS L99 Auto Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 125	Looks good brother... can't wait to see a video of it running

04-12-2017, 10:28 PM	#12
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	Thanks guys for the support Will definitely post a video once I have completed the install __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

05-05-2017, 12:05 AM	#13
Kybourbon Drives: 2015 emerald green ss L99 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Kentucky Posts: 26	Mine starts this week end wish me luck. At least im inside its raining here. Lol. Tooley stage 3. Long time coming. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk