Cam Install Question PLEASE HELP!
#1
Cam Install Question PLEASE HELP!
I installed Cams into my 02GT about a week ago. When I put the CAM Saddles/Girdles on and torqued them to spec they where a lil TIGHT. I redid the torque procedure several times and even with two bolts in they didn't spin as well as the stock cams. I figured it must be that they are NEW. So, I went with the low scale of the torque spec.I used cam assembly lube and it seemed a bit STICKY.I Wasn't able to finish the car until last night. I installed a PI torque converter and long tube headers also. Checked to make sure everything was done and set my Diablo Predator to Performance Tune. Started it and it sounded like a @#$%* diesel! Alot of valvetrain noise. Ran it for about 15 minutes and it still sounds like $hit. What gives? do the adjusters have to pump up like a hydraulic lifter? I have good oil pressure and the temp gauge went just a bit higher than usual. (I figured it was breaking in) that caused the slightly elevated temp. I'm running Mobil One 5W20 should I try a heavier oil? The Cams do say I will need a computer upgrade. Let me know what you think.
#2
Originally Posted by Weels1
I installed Cams into my 02GT about a week ago. When I put the CAM Saddles/Girdles on and torqued them to spec they where a lil TIGHT. I redid the torque procedure several times and even with two bolts in they didn't spin as well as the stock cams. I figured it must be that they are NEW. So, I went with the low scale of the torque spec.I used cam assembly lube and it seemed a bit STICKY.I Wasn't able to finish the car until last night. I installed a PI torque converter and long tube headers also. Checked to make sure everything was done and set my Diablo Predator to Performance Tune. Started it and it sounded like a @#$%* diesel! Alot of valvetrain noise. Ran it for about 15 minutes and it still sounds like $hit. What gives? do the adjusters have to pump up like a hydraulic lifter? I have good oil pressure and the temp gauge went just a bit higher than usual. (I figured it was breaking in) that caused the slightly elevated temp. I'm running Mobil One 5W20 should I try a heavier oil? The Cams do say I will need a computer upgrade. Let me know what you think.
#3
Originally Posted by PureStang
did u get ur car tuned? that may solve ur prolblem...
I ran home at lunch and fired it up and with the hood closed.It doesn't sound nearly as bad. Maybe I'm just freakin cuz I got alot of time invested in what I just did plus $'s. I adjusted my Idle RPM with the Tuner and the Exhaust sounds MEAN! I read on another board that the Injectors may be making that noise cuz they are actually working a lil harder
I'm going to drive it around some tonight and see how it goes. :shifty:
#4
you're sure you have them phased correctly? Could be 1 tooth off on the gears or you might be getting PTV. What cams do you have? What procedure did you use to get them in correct time?
#6
Originally Posted by r3dn3ck
you're sure you have them phased correctly? Could be 1 tooth off on the gears or you might be getting PTV. What cams do you have? What procedure did you use to get them in correct time?
#8
I believe the last step before running the car is to hold your foot on the accelerator to the floor and crank the motor. This allows the oil pressure to build up in the lifters without actually starting the engine.
#9
Originally Posted by mcmmotorsports
I believe the last step before running the car is to hold your foot on the accelerator to the floor and crank the motor. This allows the oil pressure to build up in the lifters without actually starting the engine.
#10
Originally Posted by Weels1
Really? I don't have that in my manual. Wouldn't they pump up just idling?Do you think they may be air locked? It was approx. a week before I started the car. Took me that long as I also put in a converter & Long tubes.
#11
well, we know you don't want to hear it as you've probably been pounded on for your cam choice already (I think the 278's are a bit too aggressive for a street car but it's your car, do with it as you please) PTV is a recurring issue with the wilder XE grinds from comp.
Check the adjusters, if you've got one somehow locked up with air, then that's easy enough to fix. Since you're only hearing it on one side it stands to reason that PTV probably isn't the issue anyway.
Good luck.. report back so we can all learn from your issue.
Check the adjusters, if you've got one somehow locked up with air, then that's easy enough to fix. Since you're only hearing it on one side it stands to reason that PTV probably isn't the issue anyway.
Good luck.. report back so we can all learn from your issue.
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