cam install help

[SNEEKY]

alright guys the ls1 cam i got should be here anyday... im looking for advice on how to go about doing this the right way. is there a write up on how to install a cam? how do i do this without pulling the motor? details would be very very helpful. as well as which gaskets to replace and how to adjust the rocker arms.... i want it right and on the money so its a one time deal. i dont have a tune. will the different cam mess the computer up or will it be bearable for a little while until i can get a tune? also are there any other mods that are on the cheaper side that will bring my 1/4 times down?

[CHEVROLADE]

LS1Howto.com<<<<<ITS ON A F-BODY,BUT SAME CRAPHAVE FUN

[got2belucky]

great link thanks

[GasGuzzler]

Greg helps everyone. He'll be there in two days...LOL.

When I helped Rob Saturday he used an F-car write up for criticals (before I got there) and TQ specs (I choose not to memorize) and it seemed pretty comprehensive. Probably the same article.

[RedHeartbeat]

Not me, I use the LS1HowTo as a guideline for newbies, its very well written IMO.

[SNEEKY]

good link. now which gaskets should i buy and is there a substitute tool i can use to hold the lifters up? anyone have any ideas of what i could use to do this?

[RedHeartbeat]

many have used wooden dowel rods, 5/16" I believe.

[SNEEKY]

i like the wooden dowel rods....sounds like a good idea. cant wait to get this cam and have it running by the afternoon! ill keep ya'll posted on how it reacts to a simple $10 cam. heard it wakes up the 5.3 a bit so hopefully it wakes up my 4.8 a little more wonder what sort of times i can get out of it????

[GasGuzzler]

Nothing is required to hold the lifters up in almost all cases.

[SNEEKY]

wouldnt they just fall when the cam is taken out? or hold the cam up when trying to yank it out?