HELP:Cam/Head install.

OMAR · 06-16-2003, 10:20 PM

Any of you guys know where I could find an on-line "How To" guide for a cam and head swap? This will be my first time and I don't want to screw anything up. I got: E-cam, TFS T/W heads, 1.6 rollers, 6.75 Manley rods, Street Heat intake, 24# injs., C&L 73mm MAM, Cloyes double roller TC, and all the misc. stuff(I think).
I'm starting the teardown tomorrow, but would like a crutch for putting it all back together. Any links on this or advice?

Already on car: 4.10's, SFC's, 3ch. Flows, E/L headers, adj. FPR, pullies, CAI (fenderwell), 190 lph in-tank, T-Rex inline, rebuilt AOD w/ shift kit, 125hp dry kit.

Previous best: 13.19
New best: ??? 12.xx ???

Coupe50h · 06-16-2003, 11:05 PM

did you get new head bolts? i recomend you get some arp's, make sure you put thread sealer on your lower head bolts, also put some break in lube on the cam. when you get your timing chain cover gasket you will get some oil pan to cover gaskets that you can rtv them in there.

if it's your first time, the accessories bracket can be confusing to put back together, a haynes manual/chilton can be helful, if you have a/c, just carefully set it aside, DO NOT DISCONNECT the a/c lines.

OMAR · 06-16-2003, 11:12 PM

Thanx, and yes I got ARP bolts.

Coupe50h · 06-17-2003, 03:33 AM

And the cam was pretty easy, just pull the radiator, then the condenser if you have one, i think it was 2 condenser mount bolts, and one little screw for the lines, take those out, and you can lay the condenser aside.
everythings pretty straight forward, i did mine in my backyard with only a few tools, of course have a torque wrench on hand...let us know if you need any more help.

ChunkFunky · 06-18-2003, 07:46 AM

Looks like you're doing exactly what I did... with a few exceptions... i did it in my back yard with normal tools.. a torque wrench is a must... you'll find yourself driving to the parts store everyday for something .. but it's not too hard... if you can take pictures do that.. it'll help with putting stuff back together... or just have a good memory... I like to use antiseize on anything going into aluminum... aluminum can be nasty on bolts and such... you'll need coolant and stuff too cause you'll need to drain the rad. It's the little things that get ya..
-as

OMAR · 06-18-2003, 05:31 PM

Thanx guys. I am going to take pictures of things as I go, so I can put them back correctly. I'm trying to get all the little things now too because I hate those "lil trips to the parts store". I'm going to borrow a T-wrench, and I have to buy a harmonic balancer puller. I should be starting Sat. If I have any questions, I'll be asking.

Coupe50h · 06-18-2003, 05:36 PM

change your oil after all is done, you will have coolant in your pan.

OMAR · 06-18-2003, 05:43 PM

I also plan to change it again soon after that ( just to be safe).

Anything else I should know or look out for?

Coupe50h · 06-19-2003, 03:37 AM

have a fuel line disconnect tools on hand.

OMAR · 06-19-2003, 07:34 AM

Are they expensive?

tmoss · 06-19-2003, 07:39 AM

No, about $8 for a fuel/air conditioning set (both use same type fitting) at Autozone.

06-16-2003, 11:05 PM	#2
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	did you get new head bolts? i recomend you get some arp's, make sure you put thread sealer on your lower head bolts, also put some break in lube on the cam. when you get your timing chain cover gasket you will get some oil pan to cover gaskets that you can rtv them in there. if it's your first time, the accessories bracket can be confusing to put back together, a haynes manual/chilton can be helful, if you have a/c, just carefully set it aside, DO NOT DISCONNECT the a/c lines. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

06-17-2003, 03:33 AM	#4
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	And the cam was pretty easy, just pull the radiator, then the condenser if you have one, i think it was 2 condenser mount bolts, and one little screw for the lines, take those out, and you can lay the condenser aside. everythings pretty straight forward, i did mine in my backyard with only a few tools, of course have a torque wrench on hand...let us know if you need any more help. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

06-18-2003, 07:46 AM	#5
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	Looks like you're doing exactly what I did... with a few exceptions... i did it in my back yard with normal tools.. a torque wrench is a must... you'll find yourself driving to the parts store everyday for something .. but it's not too hard... if you can take pictures do that.. it'll help with putting stuff back together... or just have a good memory... I like to use antiseize on anything going into aluminum... aluminum can be nasty on bolts and such... you'll need coolant and stuff too cause you'll need to drain the rad. It's the little things that get ya.. -as __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

06-18-2003, 05:36 PM	#7
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	change your oil after all is done, you will have coolant in your pan. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

06-18-2003, 05:43 PM	#8
OMAR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ChiTown(So.Subs.) Posts: 41	Check! I also plan to change it again soon after that ( just to be safe). Anything else I should know or look out for?

06-16-2003, 11:12 PM	#3
OMAR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ChiTown(So.Subs.) Posts: 41	Thanx, and yes I got ARP bolts.

06-18-2003, 05:31 PM	#6
OMAR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ChiTown(So.Subs.) Posts: 41	Thanx guys. I am going to take pictures of things as I go, so I can put them back correctly. I'm trying to get all the little things now too because I hate those "lil trips to the parts store". I'm going to borrow a T-wrench, and I have to buy a harmonic balancer puller. I should be starting Sat. If I have any questions, I'll be asking.

06-19-2003, 03:37 AM	#9
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	have a fuel line disconnect tools on hand. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

06-19-2003, 07:34 AM	#10
OMAR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ChiTown(So.Subs.) Posts: 41	Should I buy it or borrow it? Are they expensive?

06-19-2003, 07:39 AM	#11
tmoss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 634	No, about $8 for a fuel/air conditioning set (both use same type fitting) at Autozone. __________________ Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/

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