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Pampered-Z · 03-07-2007, 04:04 PM

Cam install on an LT1 is pricey because nothing is cheap and allot of the stock parts need to be replaced, if it has higher milage than there are more parts you'll want to replace.

You can do it in the car, you need to remove everything from the front of the engine to the radiator. You can leave the AC condensor in, just loosen the tank and VERY CAREFULLY rotate the conden. out of the way. You will also have to replace the stock valve springs as the stockers will bind. You will need all the gaskets for the front end and intake. You need to drop the oil pan to get the timing cover off, so you need to be careful not to rip the pan gasket.

If you plan to spin the engine about 6K or if you have over 75K ( or if you run the car hard ) then I would suggest replacing the timing chain with an upgraded unit. And again, higher miles you might want to replace the water pump and opti.

We recently did a 847 cam install on 97Trans Am's car and he list all the parts and prices:

http://www.97transam.com/97ta-cam.php

03-07-2007, 04:04 PM	#5
Pampered-Z Sliderule / Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Catawissa PA Posts: 2,294 iTrader: (1)	Cam install on an LT1 is pricey because nothing is cheap and allot of the stock parts need to be replaced, if it has higher milage than there are more parts you'll want to replace. You can do it in the car, you need to remove everything from the front of the engine to the radiator. You can leave the AC condensor in, just loosen the tank and VERY CAREFULLY rotate the conden. out of the way. You will also have to replace the stock valve springs as the stockers will bind. You will need all the gaskets for the front end and intake. You need to drop the oil pan to get the timing cover off, so you need to be careful not to rip the pan gasket. If you plan to spin the engine about 6K or if you have over 75K ( or if you run the car hard ) then I would suggest replacing the timing chain with an upgraded unit. And again, higher miles you might want to replace the water pump and opti. We recently did a 847 cam install on 97Trans Am's car and he list all the parts and prices: http://www.97transam.com/97ta-cam.php __________________ 93Z M6 Black: The 385 Lives! Supercharged, 3-core front mount intercooler, GTP heads, 3:73's, Street twin clutch, Jethot Longtubes, Mufflex 4" catback/spintech, S+W cage, Spohn Suspenion, Yada Yada Yada 1) Build it 2) Race it 3) Break it 4) Repeat!!! Last edited by Pampered-Z; 03-07-2007 at 04:14 PM.