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NEIGHT
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To H/C/I my hatch myself. Any tips or special tools I might need? I have a torque wrenches (3/8"&1/2") already. Is it pretty much straight forward? How can I degree the cam right? Need as much info as possible. Thanks in advance ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
BTW I'm gathering as much info as I can kuz imma attempt this next week
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venomous99
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Believe it or not I was able to procure the entire tool set for an hci swap by visiting dollar tree....
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Fast92lxcoupe
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I thought you were going to say suicide ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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SLOWBACK 67
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U should put this it tec talk playa.
Do you have new head bolts/studs?
Do you have all your gaskets?
Do you know of your have the correct length pushrods?
Do you know how to put your number one piston to TDC?
* I like to use the right stuff gasket maker for the intake.... I think you will need a long screwdriver to get tension back on the belt. I don't own a 5.0 so I don't know if that's necessary or not.
Good luck with the swap.
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nasty93
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pretty straight forward..ive done a few now.pretty rewarding when u get it done yourself.good to have a good manual for help.also all gaskets and fluids and fuel line removal kit...and be patient.also a clean work bench or table to spread your tools and parts on.
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2T0NE
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do it,its super easy
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Can't wait till the Giants lose tomorrow night so all you Giants fans are forced to shut the fuck up.
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Originally posted by Fast92lxcoupe:
I thought you were going to say suicide
Lmao...
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NEIGHT
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So I only need basic tools, torque wrench, N fuel line removal kit? ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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The most special tool needed is the torque wrench make sure you get some arp head stud bolts I think there worth it
Posts: 1363 | From: stockton | Registered: Feb 2011
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NEIGHT
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Originally posted by 89notchkid:
The most special tool needed is the torque wrench make sure you get some arp head stud bolts I think there worth it
Even if imma use GT40P for a few weeks? Or should I just upgrade the bolts when I put on some real heads?
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I did it even with gt40s
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NEIGHT
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Originally posted by 89notchkid:
I did it even with gt40s
What pushrod length did you use for those?
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v-town coupe
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nobody in the car club can lend you a hand?
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nobody in the car club can lend you a hand?
Yeah they all would but I'm really trying to accomplish this myself kuz I wanna be able to say I built my motor myself, give me a sense of accomplishment. See but I wouldn't mind some cam install help lol
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SLOWFOX
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
nobody in the car club can lend you a hand?
X2.. Bro I know few guys from diff clubs and its usually you spot them with a meal or a good 12pack...
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SLOWFOX
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Btw bro youtube is ones best freind and google..
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" A Wolf under sheep's clothing"-svoRICK 2/10/12
Almost everything I asked for.
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Blue92
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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
nobody in the car club can lend you a hand?
Yeah they all would but I'm really trying to accomplish this myself kuz I wanna be able to say I built my motor myself, give me a sense of accomplishment. See but I wouldn't mind some cam install help lol
It is ALWAYS better with friends around, regardless.
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Are planning on pulling the engine out or doing it with it installed in the car? You can do a cam swap with the engine in the car, but it's a HUGE pain in the ass. Especially if you want to degree the cam, I would pull the engine. It will make it much easier, especially since you have zero experience and no tools.
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NEIGHT
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I'm planning on doing it while motor is in the car pulling out the radiator, e-fan, N even front bumper cover if I need to help with cam install.
BTW I have a bunch of tools, could also get more if I need to.
[ May 01, 2012, 10:45 PM: Message edited by: NEIGHT ]
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Lmk how it turns out!, ive been wanting to tear my engine down and build it up
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Who do you guys recomend for gaskets? Gonna get the specific ones for my intake off their website but just don't know which ones for the rest of the motor. Thinking about Fel Pro.
N Stock Fox yeah I'll be shure to post up a vid of the idle
[ May 01, 2012, 10:50 PM: Message edited by: NEIGHT ]
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Thats wasup u shouldnt have any issues my advice is be patient while ur doing it, take ur time and stay as organized as u can
[ May 01, 2012, 10:57 PM: Message edited by: sneakyfox90 ]
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Do everything yourself as long as its within your means. Just try not to lose a finger ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Yeah imma go buy a shitload of sandwich bags N label them so I know what bolts go where N gonna take piks throughout the whole thing. LOL on the finger comment I already got shit about that from two people on facebook, it happened because I was getting impatient with a simple task so I started doing shit fast N almost lost a finger. Learned my lesson for shure plus I wanna do it right so imma take my time putting it together.
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2T0NE
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quote:
Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Yeah imma go buy a shitload of sandwich bags N label them so I know what bolts go where N gonna take piks throughout the whole thing. LOL on the finger comment I already got shit about that from two people on facebook, it happened because I was getting impatient with a simple task so I started doing shit fast N almost lost a finger. Learned my lesson for shure plus I wanna do it right so imma take my time putting it together.
excatly neight sandwich bags label everything and get all your torque specs written down ,if you need help lmk
[ May 02, 2012, 12:05 AM: Message edited by: 2T0NE ]
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Can't wait till the Giants lose tomorrow night so all you Giants fans are forced to shut the fuck up.
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