SloStepSide

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Well I'm finally getting my stall put in, so I called tsp and talked to someone about a pretty even cam with a somewhat rough idle. They suggested a 212/218 558/565 110lsa. Would this be good with my setup and does it fit what I'm looking for?

Also is there a how to thread, I've searched but couldn't find one. I would like to do myself for the experience. On a scale.1 -10 how hard is it, ( for someone that has never did it before ).

AndysC3

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its about a 7-8. make sure you get the lifters all the way up into the cups. and when you replace the springs get some 5/16 rope, feed it through the spark plug hole and tune the crank to where the piston it at TDC. That will keep the valves from falling into the cylinder.

mhotrodscooter

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10 for someone who doesn't have a clue.. buy some food & beer for the cam swap party.

SloStepSide

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Ye that's what I was afraid of, I would love to buy the beer for help but there's no one who does it around other than the local shop. That I know of at least.

mhotrodscooter

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Where in louisiana are you located? I find swapping out valve springs to be the hardest IMO
I had a ls1 how to link, but I can't find it for some reason.

SloStepSide

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Just south of Shreveport

mhotrodscooter

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Found the link..

LS1Howto.com

If you ever wanna make a trip I would coach you.

mhotrodscooter

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Found the link..

LS1Howto.com

If you ever wanna make a trip I would coach you.

SloStepSide

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Thanks for the hospitality but maybe one someone closer wants to help

dmelvin

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I'd never opened a motor before doing my cam/head swap. I did it over a couple days in my cousin's shop. I didn't have to change springs though, the heads came assembled with LS6 springs and my cam is mild enough I didn't have to worry about it. It's not extremely difficult, but if you're inexperienced, being patient and taking your time is key. I also watched a bunch of youtube videos. A member here swapped his cam in his '69 C-10 with a 5.3 on it, I found that video the most helpful and detailed.

EDIT: http://youtu.be/199YYgcDYeI