Thread: VS Cam Build.

Originally Posted by GTP89

Ok guys will be taking out the cam today. In you're opinion should I take the heads to get the valves redone the engine was working 100% but give me the chance to clean up all the piston gunk as well as the heads.
Anything I should watch out for I am going to take off the rockers, pushrods, and lifters then install the cam in with some regular engine oil is that ok? Or do we need special lube to install it.

Are you pulling the heads off? If so, take them to a machine shop for inspection. If not, leave them alone.

Just look for anything that doesn't look right (damage, excessive wear, etc) when you pull the motor apart.

I always use assembly lube when doing a cam swap.

Originally Posted by GTPpower

Are you pulling the heads off? If so, take them to a machine shop for inspection. If not, leave them alone.

Just look for anything that doesn't look right (damage, excessive wear, etc) when you pull the motor apart.

I always use assembly lube when doing a cam swap.

Well as of now undecided if I should I mean the engine runs great but it has 100k so idk if I should pull them off and get the valves redone or keep them as is as well as try and port them idk if it is difficult to do.

Can I use regular motor oil if not where can I get the assembly lube?

Originally Posted by GTP89

Well as of now undecided if I should I mean the engine runs great but it has 100k so idk if I should pull them off and get the valves redone or keep them as is as well as try and port them idk if it is difficult to do.

Can I use regular motor oil if not where can I get the assembly lube?

I would leave them as is then...but, you will get nowhere near 350whp on stock heads with that cam, FYI.

I would use assembly lube...any auto parts store will have it.

Originally Posted by GTPpower

I would leave them as is then...but, you will get nowhere near 350whp on stock heads with that cam, FYI.

I would use assembly lube...any auto parts store will have it.

Yeah that is probably what I'll do then when I have the funds get them ported by a shift just enoug to give me some good power nothing crazy. Or I will call around to see f they can do the work don't enlarge to spend past day 3-400 do idl if that is even possible for head wok.

Originally Posted by GTP89

Yeah that is probably what I'll do then when I have the funds get them ported by a shift just enoug to give me some good power nothing crazy. Or I will call around to see f they can do the work don't enlarge to spend past day 3-400 do idl if that is even possible for head wok.

It just depends on what they all need.

Originally Posted by GTPpower

It just depends on what they all need.

True I mean the heads are fine but I know once taken off those cracks by the valves are common and most shops won't repair them or if they do it is more expensive