ok so i am iching to install my cam that has been sitting on the bench now for a couple of months but lack the tools to install. if anyone has an engine lift and stand and wouldnt mind helpin me out i would be greatly appreciative. in addition to the cam i am also throwing in some new lifters and possibly some 105lb springs. i am sure you know if you have done a cam before it is a lengthy process (approx. 10 hours) and i do not mind buying food, beer, or givin some money for compensation for helping out. if interested in helping just PM me.

 

Holy fuck that's a long time for a cam install!

 

no fucking joke...you got an LT1?

it took me about 3-4 hours to do a cam change in an old 2nd gen camaro.

 

yeah but a 2nd gen camaro is alot different than a 3.8 OHV fwd impala

damn motors pointing the wrong way

 

10 hours of hard labor for a few beers. Sounds like a deal. Where can I sign up?

 

I think I swapped the cam, with the engine in my car, without moving my radiator, in under 2 hours. First time I ever swapped a cam in my life too. Fuck that Impala.

 

well i personally dont know the time to install the cam (i had someone tell me that is how long it takes from a book that says labor hours). it could be quicker. but how ever long it takes i will compensate.

 

Dont forget Frank, the motor is transverse (sideways) so youll probably have drop the egnine cradle down and then remove all the accesories.

 

ok so i just asked a buddy of mine who has installed a cam in my motor before and he said 4-9 hours depending on the mechanic.

 

Shit, I'd pull the engine up, so it clears the fender, and it'd probably be REAL easy.