Cam Install

[ALEX2028]

I Want To Get A Set Of Vt Stage 1 Cams Installed By A Buddy Of Mine He Told That He Has Never Installed A Set Of After Market Cams. Would Installing These Cams Be Any Diffrent Than Installing A Set Of Stock Cams. Is There Anything He Might Need To Look Out For.

 

[HP Addiction]

Shouldn't be much different than a stock install from my understanding. Might want to upgrade your valve springs while everything is apart. Car will also need a dyno tune to get it running properly with the new cams. I'm sure someone else wil chime in if I forgot anything.

 

['03GTinFLA]

You Do Not Need To Capitalize Every Word.
Like stock. Springs are not a must do with stage 1's.

 

[ALEX2028]

if springs are not needed for stage 1s it should just be a matter of removing and installing the new cams??

 

[Hunter-White]

Just curious on about how long it takes to pull the 4.6 out and install the cam? I was told by my mechanic it would be an assload of labor to do.

 

[Disturbed One]

There's suppose to be some kind of Cam Follower or cam locker tool to make sure something doesn't rotate on you while the cam is out and throw off timing that you have to get from a dealer. Someone should know what I'm talking about.

 

[stangman]

Just curious on about how long it takes to pull the 4.6 out and install the cam? I was told by my mechanic it would be an assload of labor to do.

well number 1, if your mechanic told you he needed to pull the 4.6 to install the CAM...........run

see if you can tell me where the cams are

 

[Hunter-White]

Thank you very much

 

[stangman]

There's suppose to be some kind of Cam Follower or cam locker tool to make sure something doesn't rotate on you while the cam is out and throw off timing that you have to get from a dealer. Someone should know what I'm talking about.

it's very easy to jump time doing this install. it's best to take it all apart so you can see the timing with your own two eyes, instead of hoping it's right

 

[COramprat]

I did mine with no experience and had it done in about 12 hours. That includes runs to eat and get more parts.

 

[ocbaud]

how hard would it be to do this install at home? what special tools are needed? i've never done any engine work to a mod motor before, always on sbc's in older hotrods. i'm thinking sometime i want to swap cams, but i'm just wondreing how tough it will be.

 

[COramprat]

I did mine under my carport. Not too hard at all. As long as you have a decent socket set and a pulley puller you would be good to go. But if you go with anything bigger than the Stage 1 you might want to read up on the install and search carefully for the problems some have had. I know a guy who just recently put Comp 270's in his car and bent 2 valves. The tolerances are very close once your go more than Comp 262 or VT Stage 1's.

 

[Mel96GT]

how hard would it be to do this install at home? what special tools are needed? i've never done any engine work to a mod motor before, always on sbc's in older hotrods. i'm thinking sometime i want to swap cams, but i'm just wondreing how tough it will be.

The cam install is surprisingly easy IF you have the right tools, follow directions carefully and take your time. The main tool needed is an Anderson Tool or the Ford OEM cam changing tool which eliminate the need to dismantle the front of the engine and/or pull it out. They basically lock the cam chain up by spreading the tensioner apart which allows you to unbolt the cam gear, slide it off the old cam and install the new cam without affecting the cam timing. It is actually a little more involved but you get the idea. I changed out the cams in my '96 GT in a couple afternoons, and I am SLOW. The only thing with your aftermarket cams is to check the timing specs to see it is the same as stock. If not, you will have to re-set the cam timing by pulling off the front covers, etc. There is an article in the June, 2005, issue of 5.0 Mustang about cam swaps w/Anderson tool. Very informative. Good luck.

One more thing, the cam swap thingy tool definitely works on 96-98 and 01-04 GT's but the 99-00 PI engines have press fit cam gears which may prove tricky.

 

[ALEX2028]

does anyone have the part number for the ford cam changing tool, also does anyone know if the timing on the vt stage 1s is diffrent form the stock cams, if so will a dyno tune be able to fix this or will it have to be done manually.