i just got a comp cam,and springs for my lt1 i plan on gasket/port matching the heads and the intake while i have the engine apart what all gaskets do i need to complete this i just wanna make sure i have evrything before i start the cam swap and head work?what are all the gaskets i need? about how long will this usually take?(just for the cam swap)

 

Head gaskets, valve cover gaskets, intake gaskets, thermostat housing gasket, exhaust gasket, some RTV silicone gasket maker and a new oil pan gasket and timing chain cover gasket. Might as well replace the timing chain too. Waterpump gasket, even though i think it is driven by the timing chain.

 

Buy a complete gasket set (rebuild set) and be done with it.

 

can u drop the oil pan in a camaro without having to jack up the engine?and is it mandatory that i replace the oil pan gasket?

 

You have to raise the engine a few inches th remove the pan. If you think the gasket is holding and there is no dirt or other junk in the oil pan leave it alone. Personally, I would like to take a look & see what is going on inside there, especially with the bearings.

 

on an LT1 you have to drop the front of the oil pan to get the timing cover off, the front of the oil pan gasket holds it in place, if you try to force it you will have to replace the whole oil pan gasket, have you ever look at where the oil pan in on an LT1... not a fun task.. at all, just be carefull and make sure you unblt the fron few bolts on both sides of the oil pan enough to get the timing cover off, just take your time in doing it and make sure you replace everything with new stuff, OPTI, timing chain, springs, rockers, various sensors, headers, header gaskets, and a good tune, and you may want to go with an electric water pump, the stock ones are driven off the cam gear and it puts a lot of wear on the cam bearings an electric one would not be driven off of anything but the electric pump. youll see when you pull the cam, but good luck!

 

WOW i really dont wana do this now......my nova was much easier to work on

 

its ok man, its actually not that bad, just take your time, here is a link that has a good removal/install guide, i read it about 15 times until i about memorized it.

http://shbox.com/ci/cam_removal.html

http://shbox.com/ci/cam_removal.html

 

yeah i need the money now so im just going to sell it if anyone is interested $180 for the cam+springs
Specs are 224/230 .536/.544 @ .050" (with a 1.6 rocker) 112 LSA.comp cams 987 springs

car made 366 rwhp with this cam and ported heads / headers / bolt-ons... and probably could have made a bit more with larger injectors. give me a call for more info 815-931-0625
or email suzuki_kid15@hotmail.com