Cam Install

[kyle's srt10]

Well I am finally about to do the install on my camshaft and hardened pushrods. The person that is going to do it for me said it would be 6 to 8 weeks before he could do it. So what I would like to know is could I do it myself?:dontknow: I have worked on chevy small blocks and have a cousin thats done alot more than me that is willing to help.
Is there any of you guys that have a service manual that could fax or email the information on the cam install. It may be better for me to just purchase one myself. I have a huge shop and plenty of tools! I have done everything so far except the gear swap. I can wait for 6 to 8 weeks if it is a bigger deal than what I am thinking. I would just like it done asap you guys should know what I mean! I would just like some suggestions or ideas from some of you..

 

[eddie102870]

i was thinking the same thing but and scared to pull the trigger. i got a cam sitting by my desk, waiting to get installed

 

[Texas Yellow Fever]

Here's some info, I also sent the link to you for your very own shop manual...

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1652&highlight=service+manual

 

[kyle's srt10]

i was thinking the same thing but and scared to pull the trigger. i got a cam sitting by my desk, waiting to get installed

Which cam did you get? Haven't heard from you hows you mom doing?

 

[Roz]

i was thinking the same thing but and scared to pull the trigger. i got a cam sitting by my desk, waiting to get installed

Heck of a paper weight, dude!

Talk to Bone fellas.

 

[mmmmtorque]

Here is another thread with the basic walk through

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?p=138034#post138034

 

[kyle's srt10]

Here is another thread with the basic walk through

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?p=138034#post138034

It's saying I do not have permission to access the page so I can look at the thread.

 

[kyle's srt10]

Here's some info, I also sent the link to you for your very own shop manual...

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1652&highlight=service+manual

Thanks!!:rock:

 

[Texas Yellow Fever]

It's saying I do not have permission to access the page so I can look at the thread.

Send Jack $249...it worked for a name change...LOL!!! Seriously PM Jack or Patrick, it let me right in...Did you try the one I sent?

 

[Texas Yellow Fever]

Thanks!!:rock:

Anything for a fellow Razorback...:rock:

 

[kyle's srt10]

Send Jack $249...it worked for a name change...LOL!!! Seriously PM Jack or Patrick, it let me right in...Did you try the one I sent?

The one you sent I can open but I will have to get on a different computor later so I can print it.

 

[eddie102870]

Which cam did you get? Haven't heard from you hows you mom doing?

mopar comp coupe cam, moms doing great, they let her come home from the hospital today

 

[mmmmtorque]

It's saying I do not have permission to access the page so I can look at the thread.

Ah, its in the supporting members page...summary, its a reiteration of what is already posted on the thread.

 

[kyle's srt10]

Here is another thread with the basic walk through

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?p=138034#post138034

Charles, did you install your camshaft or at least have a hand in it? What gasket kit do I need to get?

 

[mmmmtorque]

Charles, did you install your camshaft or at least have a hand in it? What gasket kit do I need to get?

I ran out of time and had my local shop do it. I have swapped cams in other vehicles but with the new boy and the daily driver never had time

Anyway, I picked up the engine gasket kit from my local dealer..It should run you around $270 for the complete kit. Now you may be able to get by for less if you dont pull the heads.

I was there for a portion of the install and tuned it myself post install. So was able to see what the trouble areas were

 

[kyle's srt10]

I ran out of time and had my local shop do it. I have swapped cams in other vehicles but with the new boy and the daily driver never had time

Anyway, I picked up the engine gasket kit from my local dealer..It should run you around $270 for the complete kit. Now you may be able to get by for less if you dont pull the heads.

I was there for a portion of the install and tuned it myself post install. So was able to see what the trouble areas were

I don't think I am going to pull the heads. I was going to get set of factory heads off a member and send them to indy to have them ported and polished. By the time it would have been said and done It would cost me around 4k and I don't really have that sitting around to spend on the truck! So I will just use factory heads and lifters. So doing that which gaskets do I need to get? Thanks for your help!!:rock:

 

[mmmmtorque]

I don't think I am going to pull the heads. I was going to get set of factory heads off a member and send them to indy to have them ported and polished. By the time it would have been said and done It would cost me around 4k and I don't really have that sitting around to spend on the truck! So I will just use factory heads and lifters. So doing that which gaskets do I need to get? Thanks for your help!!:rock:

Believe you can get by with just a timing chain cover gasket. You still need to pull the valve covers but they use a rubber gasket.

The rest is fluids, torque wrench and degree wheel.

 

[rreinicherr]

What does it cost to have someone do the complete cam install?(Approxmately)

 

[mmmmtorque]

What does it cost to have someone do the complete cam install?(Approxmately)

$900-$1300 depending on their expertise with a Viper engine. Its at least a 12hr job.

Doesnt include parts, dyno or tuning.

 

[rreinicherr]

THANKS!