Installing Cams Yourself?

*03gtmustang* · 05-30-2006, 08:25 AM

If you're installing cams yourself then here are some things you need to read.

http://www.modulardepot.com/?show=articlesdet&aid=39
http://www.modulardepot.com/diagrams/cams.gif
http://www.modulardepot.com/diagrams/valvecover.gif
http://www.modulardepot.com/images/head2.gif
http://www.modulardepot.com/images/frontcover.gif
http://www.modulardepot.com/images/head1.gif
http://www.modulardepot.com/?show=articlesdet&aid=32
http://forums.modulardepot.com/showthread.php?t=55904
http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...threadid=48430

Good luck everyone! And please, dont use the cam tool, pull the cover and do it the right way.

the gillz · 05-31-2006, 12:37 PM

are these tips the same for the pushrod 3.8 L?

spike_africa · 05-31-2006, 01:02 PM

These are for overhead cam installs on modular engines only. Some things work with both. But there are tons of articals on cam installs on pushrod engines.

csledd · 06-03-2006, 11:59 PM

Hey.. I'm not a mechanic by no means.. but I did make a short video with lots of pics from when I installed cams in my 03 GT. So maybe these pics can help someone out who gets in a tight spot.

http://www.csledd.com/ellie/cams/cams-install.wmv

dmkx3 · 08-28-2006, 06:30 PM

very good info, thankx

3V2000GT · 08-28-2006, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmkx3

very good info, thankx

your welcome

stocksilver02 · 08-29-2006, 09:39 AM

Nice video!

r3dn3ck · 08-29-2006, 10:05 AM

csledd... could you post up the brand and part number of the valvespring compressor you used. It's quite a bit nicer looking than the crap heap I got from Kragen/Checker/Schucks. Also, how much it cost you.

Thanks

csledd · 08-29-2006, 04:03 PM

I'll see if I can get you a part number.. got it from snap on for about $60.. it was still a bitch though lol

eccmustang · 05-15-2007, 03:41 PM

do you have to be very experienced with installing cams to be able to do it right? or could a first time installer get it right?....and could you let me know what kind of cams you would get? thanks

Cheddarbob · 05-15-2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csledd

Hey.. I'm not a mechanic by no means.. but I did make a short video with lots of pics from when I installed cams in my 03 GT. So maybe these pics can help someone out who gets in a tight spot.

http://www.csledd.com/ellie/cams/cams-install.wmv

That was a good vid man

PureStang · 05-15-2007, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

That was a good vid man

girl

lol

mfrizie1 · 05-30-2007, 01:24 PM

Can someone tell me where I could get some performance street cams for my 2v motor?

r3dn3ck · 05-30-2007, 02:42 PM

vtengines.com, modularmustangracing.com, steeda.com, americanmuscle.com, summitracing.com, jegs.com... cmon man google it at least.

Blitzmann · 07-09-2007, 09:25 AM

The links are no longer working, they don't link to the proper page.

r3dn3ck · 07-09-2007, 10:52 AM

I checked them... a couple drop you into a shopping page but the bulk of them work.

*03gtmustang* · 07-09-2007, 12:45 PM

MD's site is all screwed up.

Havoc · 07-16-2007, 04:51 AM

Good info.

Installing cams can be a biotch and it takes patience. Read the install instructions step by step and I recommend assistance if you're not mechanically inclined or take it to a shop, you should have some knowledge about the internals of an engine before you do this yourself. I installed stage 3 comps on mine and it took me 1 1/2 days to finish. I'm not a hugely experienced mechanic, but I'm not scared to try things myself to save a few bucks. BTW, the car runs fantastic!

Sorry to post whore...

GerRrg281 · 10-14-2007, 05:55 PM

im thinking about doing the cam swap for a winter project....i am semi-experienced, i've taken an engine rebuilding class and got an A in it, and am one semester from getting my associtate's in automotive technology.....im thinking that i can pull off the cam install, but i am nervous to say the least. Just because the mustang is my baby....and if i f*** something up, its just going to be more time and money....

but i bought a winter car, and would have all the time in the world to complete the install....so im thinking it could be done.....not to mention that i work at a ford dealership, so if worse comes to worse, i could just see if one of the seasoned veterans could help if i needed.

but to my questions.....

what type of valve springs? do i need new retainers and all valve spring components? Where can i get the special hose that screws into the spark plug hole? Ford makes a specialty tool to compress valve springs while the heads are on the block, but its $100....and i saw another valve spring compressor at sears for $15....which would be my best bet? should i just go ahead and spend the $100 on the tool that would make the retainers easier to access?

...sorry, i have a lot of questions, im sure i will come up with more later....but just hoping some of you can help me out, i want to do all the research i can and make a "game plan" before diving in.

....also, i watched Csledd's movie, awesome movie btw, professional, but do you have to drain the P/S fluid and coolant?.......drain the engine oil too??

Zaff03GT · 02-10-2008, 03:43 PM

Here are some pictures of the Comp cam install, Just waiting for a couple parts to come in before we finish. Put on a new intake as well.

MachGT · 02-10-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csledd

Hey.. I'm not a mechanic by no means.. but I did make a short video with lots of pics from when I installed cams in my 03 GT. So maybe these pics can help someone out who gets in a tight spot.

http://www.csledd.com/ellie/cams/cams-install.wmv

pretty good video, but did you degree the cams?

05-30-2006, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,098	Installing Cams Yourself? If you're installing cams yourself then here are some things you need to read. http://www.modulardepot.com/?show=articlesdet&aid=39 http://www.modulardepot.com/diagrams/cams.gif http://www.modulardepot.com/diagrams/valvecover.gif http://www.modulardepot.com/images/head2.gif http://www.modulardepot.com/images/frontcover.gif http://www.modulardepot.com/images/head1.gif http://www.modulardepot.com/?show=articlesdet&aid=32 http://forums.modulardepot.com/showthread.php?t=55904 http://forums.modulardepot.com/showt...threadid=48430 Good luck everyone! And please, dont use the cam tool, pull the cover and do it the right way. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

05-31-2006, 01:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 6,657	These are for overhead cam installs on modular engines only. Some things work with both. But there are tons of articals on cam installs on pushrod engines. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

06-03-2006, 11:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,071	Hey.. I'm not a mechanic by no means.. but I did make a short video with lots of pics from when I installed cams in my 03 GT. So maybe these pics can help someone out who gets in a tight spot. http://www.csledd.com/ellie/cams/cams-install.wmv __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $3393.68 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

08-29-2006, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,071	I'll see if I can get you a part number.. got it from snap on for about $60.. it was still a bitch though lol __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $3393.68 1984 Mustang Hatch - low budget project

05-15-2007, 03:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
eccmustang 03GT aka "Black Knight" Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 25	do you have to be very experienced with installing cams to be able to do it right? or could a first time installer get it right?....and could you let me know what kind of cams you would get? thanks __________________

05-31-2006, 12:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
the gillz OG, double OG, tripleOG Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 231	are these tips the same for the pushrod 3.8 L?

08-28-2006, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
dmkx3 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: warren,mi Posts: 55	very good info, thankx

08-29-2006, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
stocksilver02 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10	Nice video!

08-29-2006, 10:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,513	csledd... could you post up the brand and part number of the valvespring compressor you used. It's quite a bit nicer looking than the crap heap I got from Kragen/Checker/Schucks. Also, how much it cost you. Thanks

05-30-2007, 01:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
mfrizie1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8	Can someone tell me where I could get some performance street cams for my 2v motor?

05-30-2007, 02:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,513	vtengines.com, modularmustangracing.com, steeda.com, americanmuscle.com, summitracing.com, jegs.com... cmon man google it at least.

07-09-2007, 09:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
Blitzmann Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 102	The links are no longer working, they don't link to the proper page.

07-09-2007, 10:52 AM	#16 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,513	I checked them... a couple drop you into a shopping page but the bulk of them work.

07-09-2007, 12:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,098	MD's site is all screwed up. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

10-14-2007, 05:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
GerRrg281 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 54	im thinking about doing the cam swap for a winter project....i am semi-experienced, i've taken an engine rebuilding class and got an A in it, and am one semester from getting my associtate's in automotive technology.....im thinking that i can pull off the cam install, but i am nervous to say the least. Just because the mustang is my baby....and if i f*** something up, its just going to be more time and money.... but i bought a winter car, and would have all the time in the world to complete the install....so im thinking it could be done.....not to mention that i work at a ford dealership, so if worse comes to worse, i could just see if one of the seasoned veterans could help if i needed. but to my questions..... what type of valve springs? do i need new retainers and all valve spring components? Where can i get the special hose that screws into the spark plug hole? Ford makes a specialty tool to compress valve springs while the heads are on the block, but its $100....and i saw another valve spring compressor at sears for $15....which would be my best bet? should i just go ahead and spend the $100 on the tool that would make the retainers easier to access? ...sorry, i have a lot of questions, im sure i will come up with more later....but just hoping some of you can help me out, i want to do all the research i can and make a "game plan" before diving in. ....also, i watched Csledd's movie, awesome movie btw, professional, but do you have to drain the P/S fluid and coolant?.......drain the engine oil too??

02-10-2008, 03:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Zaff03GT Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 537	Cam Install Pictures Here are some pictures of the Comp cam install, Just waiting for a couple parts to come in before we finish. Put on a new intake as well. __________________ 2003 GT 5 spd Eibach pro kit, SLP LT headers and X Pipe, Magnaflow Magnapack Exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short Throw Shifter, BBK Cold Air, AccufabTB/Plenum, Comp Cams, Typhoon Intake, Steeda UD Pulleys, FRPP 4.10 gears, Predator Tune, Grill Delete, Chin Spoiler, Autometer Lunar Gauges, Chrome 03 Cobra Wheels, BF Goodrich G-Force TAKD, 275 Front 315 Rear http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhwmKyxU7k http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2266305

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