want to install a cam, car has over 100k
#3
Re: want to install a cam, car has over 100k
No need to rebuild... It's probably not a bad idea to replace bearings, but it's not really needed. I think rod bearings go before cam bearings, depending on how high you rev. It's a gamble either way. I'd say if you have the $$, rebuild that sucka.
Last edited by sabre81; 04-10-2006 at 02:01 PM.
#4
Re: want to install a cam, car has over 100k
FWIW, I've never heard of cam bearings fail after cam installs. It's always been a main.
The cam bearing towards the front will be the worst of them all, just check them out to find out what kind of condition they're in.
The cam bearing towards the front will be the worst of them all, just check them out to find out what kind of condition they're in.
#5
Re: want to install a cam, car has over 100k
Originally Posted by CHELOZ28
I want to install a hot cam kit in my car, my question is since my car has 110k miles on, do I need to rebuild the engine?
#6
Re: want to install a cam, car has over 100k
I have the Hot Cam Kit in my car and I can say from experience that its a decent, mild cam that can be replaced in almost any LT1 as an upgrade, even in the 100k mileage range.
One thing you might want to do is get a new set of lifters to go with the kit, as they are not included. I have the Pro Magnums, but I have heard warnings against them, so either go stock or maybe Crane. Besides that, your bottom end should have no problem. The Hot Cam only makes more power a hundred or so higher RPM then the stock cam, so it won't strain much more on high revving.
If you follow the other posters advice and do go for a rebuild, you would probably want to go with a bigger cam to utilize the stronger bottom end.
However, I would recommend ditching the hypertech and getting a real custom tune. A new cam is way beyond what a hypertech can do in terms of idle, afr, fuel tables, etc. I didn't really notice the full capability of the cam until I got a tune.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions
One thing you might want to do is get a new set of lifters to go with the kit, as they are not included. I have the Pro Magnums, but I have heard warnings against them, so either go stock or maybe Crane. Besides that, your bottom end should have no problem. The Hot Cam only makes more power a hundred or so higher RPM then the stock cam, so it won't strain much more on high revving.
If you follow the other posters advice and do go for a rebuild, you would probably want to go with a bigger cam to utilize the stronger bottom end.
However, I would recommend ditching the hypertech and getting a real custom tune. A new cam is way beyond what a hypertech can do in terms of idle, afr, fuel tables, etc. I didn't really notice the full capability of the cam until I got a tune.
Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions
Last edited by WheelmanZ28; 04-10-2006 at 03:20 PM.
#9
Re: want to install a cam, car has over 100k
thanks everyone. I have done a search on what im about to ask but so many post come up......also Im at work cant read through everyone. My question is im going to be ordering through summit, can someone list all the parts that are not included in the kit that I will nee....thanks again everyone...Oh yeah about the tune, I would probably be going to mike from Haddad.
#12
Re: want to install a cam, car has over 100k
The only thing you will need are gaskets
Intake
Valve cover
Water pump and O-rings
Timing Cover
I ripped my oil pan gasket taking the timing cover off, you might need it if you do the same.
Opti spark O-rings
Coolant
Oil and filter
Valve guide seals (optional but recommended)
I think that is everything you need.
Intake
Valve cover
Water pump and O-rings
Timing Cover
I ripped my oil pan gasket taking the timing cover off, you might need it if you do the same.
Opti spark O-rings
Coolant
Oil and filter
Valve guide seals (optional but recommended)
I think that is everything you need.
Originally Posted by CHELOZ28
thanks everyone. I have done a search on what im about to ask but so many post come up......also Im at work cant read through everyone. My question is im going to be ordering through summit, can someone list all the parts that are not included in the kit that I will nee....thanks again everyone...Oh yeah about the tune, I would probably be going to mike from Haddad.
#13
Re: want to install a cam, car has over 100k
I just had installed a new wp in Jan, will I still need a new one? Also I thought that I would need pushrods, is this correct? One more thing what timing chain do you guys recomend? Thanks again for the help
Originally Posted by lt11997
The only thing you will need are gaskets
Intake
Valve cover
Water pump and O-rings
Timing Cover
I ripped my oil pan gasket taking the timing cover off, you might need it if you do the same.
Opti spark O-rings
Coolant
Oil and filter
Valve guide seals (optional but recommended)
I think that is everything you need.
Intake
Valve cover
Water pump and O-rings
Timing Cover
I ripped my oil pan gasket taking the timing cover off, you might need it if you do the same.
Opti spark O-rings
Coolant
Oil and filter
Valve guide seals (optional but recommended)
I think that is everything you need.
#14
Re: want to install a cam, car has over 100k
Originally Posted by CHELOZ28
I just had installed a new wp in Jan, will I still need a new one? Also I thought that I would need pushrods, is this correct? One more thing what timing chain do you guys recomend? Thanks again for the help
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