is it complicated......really???

mustangmadman · 09-03-2003, 10:58 PM

truthfully how hard is it to swap out a stock cam with a b18 cam????

yes engine has been slightly modified.....................

bigred90gt · 09-03-2003, 11:18 PM

It took me a day and a half, but Itook my sweet time about it to make sure I did it right. How skilled of a mechanic are you?

Coupe50h · 09-04-2003, 09:10 AM

If you never done it before, that timing cover can be a #$%^& bitstch!!!

good luck.

OMAR · 09-04-2003, 11:49 PM

If your not a mechanic, it can be frustrating. I'm in the process of rebuilding my whole top end from the cam up. At times I wished I never tore apart my running Stang. In the process, I was constantly rechecking the instructions and cross refrencing with what I've read and heard, posting questions here and on other tech boards, rechecking what I'd done to make sure I did it right(lack of exp. and self confidence only adds to the total time), it's been rough. I should be firing up tomorrow after lengthening a few vacuum lines( the TFS StreetHeat intake uses slightly different vacuum port locations), make some electrical connections, reattach the exhaust( after replacing a broken header stud), and get an intake spacer( my EGR valve is now hitting my adj. fp reg., causing the upper intake to not be able to seat). If you can, have a knowledgable friend or two to help you out. Also, I waited until I had everything I could possibly need to do the job but, you'll always end up running to the parts store for something! I'll post and let you know if it was all worth it.

P.S. If this is your daily driver, don't try it yourself unless you've scheduled some time off from work!(I was sharing my wifes Blazer and the fuel pump went out.Now I have no working vehicle!) GOOD LUCK!

09-03-2003, 10:58 PM	#1
mustangmadman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: rochester, ny Posts: 31	is it complicated......really??? truthfully how hard is it to swap out a stock cam with a b18 cam???? yes engine has been slightly modified.....................

09-03-2003, 11:18 PM	#2
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	It took me a day and a half, but Itook my sweet time about it to make sure I did it right. How skilled of a mechanic are you? __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

09-04-2003, 09:10 AM	#3
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	If you never done it before, that timing cover can be a #$%^& bitstch!!! good luck. __________________ 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

09-04-2003, 11:49 PM	#4
OMAR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: ChiTown(So.Subs.) Posts: 41	My .02 cents If your not a mechanic, it can be frustrating. I'm in the process of rebuilding my whole top end from the cam up. At times I wished I never tore apart my running Stang. In the process, I was constantly rechecking the instructions and cross refrencing with what I've read and heard, posting questions here and on other tech boards, rechecking what I'd done to make sure I did it right(lack of exp. and self confidence only adds to the total time), it's been rough. I should be firing up tomorrow after lengthening a few vacuum lines( the TFS StreetHeat intake uses slightly different vacuum port locations), make some electrical connections, reattach the exhaust( after replacing a broken header stud), and get an intake spacer( my EGR valve is now hitting my adj. fp reg., causing the upper intake to not be able to seat). If you can, have a knowledgable friend or two to help you out. Also, I waited until I had everything I could possibly need to do the job but, you'll always end up running to the parts store for something! I'll post and let you know if it was all worth it. P.S. If this is your daily driver, don't try it yourself unless you've scheduled some time off from work!(I was sharing my wifes Blazer and the fuel pump went out.Now I have no working vehicle!) GOOD LUCK!

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