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PostSubject: camshaft location?   camshaft location? EmptyWed Nov 21, 2007 11:48 am

Ok i have been tinking about getting a camshaft for some time maybe this year for christmas. But i have some questins that are holding me back. I plan to have it get installed but if it sounds easy enough i might do it myself but where exactly is the camshaft located in the engine? and if i have it installed will it be costly with a lot of labor? and lastly what exactly do you have to do to install it? need help please before i order the part. thanks
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PostSubject: Re: camshaft location?   camshaft location? EmptyWed Nov 21, 2007 12:04 pm

Read this. Should give you a pretty good idea:

http://74.57.209.83:9000/caminstall.htm

It starts off, "Welcome to one of the biggest nightmares you're going to get yourself involved in."

Not saying you can't do it, but it was more than I wanted to get involved in, and I've been a back yard mechanic for almost 15 years. If you pay someone, they'll want $600-$800 just for the labor.

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'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
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PostSubject: Re: camshaft location?   camshaft location? EmptyWed Nov 21, 2007 12:26 pm

perfect. but will it be okay in my series I cuz i noticed on zz perfomance it said gm 3800 96 and up
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PostSubject: Re: camshaft location?   camshaft location? EmptyWed Nov 21, 2007 1:18 pm

acutally ill just get one from the series I site
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PostSubject: Re: camshaft location?   camshaft location? EmptyWed Nov 21, 2007 1:26 pm

Good luck, Even. If you can, take some pictures of each step.

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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PostSubject: Re: camshaft location?   camshaft location? EmptyWed Nov 21, 2007 1:48 pm

A cam install is not a simple task. Unless you are used to, and comfortable with major engine repairs, I'd recommend paying a professional who knows what they are doing. jmho.
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PostSubject: Re: camshaft location?   camshaft location? EmptyWed Nov 21, 2007 2:13 pm

ummm.......have u heard of intense???
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PostSubject: Re: camshaft location?   camshaft location? EmptyWed Nov 21, 2007 7:12 pm

I second the Intense hint.

I'm not real familiar with the Series I motors, but am I correct in reading that you are running a 2.5" pulley with nothing more than mufflers and an intake? If I tried that on my 98, the blast radius would be pretty large.!! Is there that much of a difference in the SCs on the 95 motor?
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PostSubject: Re: camshaft location?   camshaft location? EmptyWed Nov 21, 2007 8:37 pm

Yes, the M62 blower needs to spin faster to make the same level of boost. 2.85" is stock SC pulley diameter.

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown
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PostSubject: Re: camshaft location?   camshaft location? EmptyFri Nov 23, 2007 7:39 pm

hey guys thanks for the advice but im going to have to have some one install it for me, which i havent had that much work with engines so ill just leave it to the pros.
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