cam swap.

[tscherbi]

Whenever I do a cam I add a zinc addative to help break in the cam, probably not that big of deal with a roller set. I have reused the plastic timing cover, I just put a liberal amount of gm gasket maker where the oil pan and timing cover meet. You will have to loosen the oil pan to get the timing cover off. I would also change and run a double roller cam chain just my 2 cents.

 

[tscherbi]

I would be interested on a build thread for what your doing, I just like to see what others do. I would also like to know what cam your doing, and what gains you see and mpg. Im a cam junky!!

 

[JonZ71]

ht383 cam. engine has 20k miles on it. So no need for all this new junk haha. I'm using all stuff because the lift i believe is under .480

specs are

http://paceperformance.com/i-6255412-14097395-hydraulic-roller-camshaft-ht383-crate-ramjet-350.html


Why new timing chain cover? i've never heard of people replacing it for a cam swap...?

 

[JonZ71]

also i have eos lube from work that we drench the camshafts in before installing them. i work for chevy now so it's kinda easy to get stuff like that. This engine has run nothing but synthetic since the 3rd oil change. should i go to conventional for the cam swap?

 

[bluex]

Timing cover is needed because they are plastic an it says right on it replace if removed. Trust me I've seen people try to reuse them an they always leak. The Dorman one is only like $32 an comes with gaskets for it an the water pump iirc

 

[tscherbi]

Once you pull your timing cover it reads replace assembly upon removal. I didnt and it doest leak. But for 35 bucks you should just save the head ache and do it. I didnt cause I couldnt get one aftermarket when I did my motor. Keep us updated

 

[JonZ71]

I do have a build thread but haven't updated it in a while. Noone seemed interested haha

 

[Horns]

I would just get an aftermarket timing cover for it. A steel one that you can replace!

 

[bluex]

I would just get an aftermarket timing cover for it. A steel one that you can replace!

I don't think anyone makes a steel one that you can mount the crank sensor to....

 

[JonZ71]

yeah and i don't plan on taking this off for a while haha