Cam/Head Install Library thread

**PaCharger** · 12-04-2007, 02:49 PM

Well well well - MAJOR kudos to Jeff F. aka PopEyes's Hemi
He really went above and beyond the call of duty (not bad for an old guy from the coast guard

)
He has culled through the depths of this thread, shared information, and beyond to put together a great document.
We've split it and posted it to google documents and it is consumable by the entire LX Community now.
Please take care to read through the content, it is entirely usable at your own RISK.
Updates and comments to updates can be sent to PopEye or myself and we'll edit as time permits.
Hope this continues to help others looking to educate, install, understand or whatever other purpose you use the content for.

Cam Heads Headers Install Part 1

Cam Heads Headers Install Part 2

Well, I'll start this and edit as necessary. As I've searched, researched, and searched some more, I've read a ton of great informative threads on cam/head installs.

For those making search your friend you quickly realize titles make it tough to get all the great resources....so....here it is, an attempt to put all the forum brainpower, pics and information in one in easy to find place.

Post any other threads and I'll gladly add them.

thanks,

PaCharger

Really Fast Cars with New Internals
El Cobra
65standard
RT Addiction
Hemiwagn
1Fastsedans
blk6.1
Bipto's
Pics of Bipto's
flybyu
Pics of Hemi31's
Pics of JonzMagnum's
Pics of BrilliantBlackHemi's
Pics of Bipto -more
nhdave's
Jaak
Big D
Trojan
BoiseHemi
Cam
GoDaddy
PaCharger
InferAl
Precision Motorsports Install
Metgo & mtcraigco
Flanmans 407
Token AWD
Slim & Boogie
Gary's mighty fine install
Gabes Install

V6 Installs

BritishNate V6 Install
RWalshPhoto's 3.5 Inertia Install

Disassembly Video

Assembly Video

Supplies:

1) new oil and filter
2) antifreeze and distilled water (+ Zerex additive for certain 6.1s)
3) windshield washer fluid if you have a 300 with headlight squirters
4) motor assembly lube (can use motor oil too)
5) magnets for holding the lifters back - not needed if pulling heads too(we used Craftsman screw starters which were perfect, but pricey at $6 a piece x 16)
6) new crankshaft bolt
7) new cam bolt (can re-use the old one, but I figured since I was putting in a new cam, why not a new bolt too)

If doing head swap too, you'll also need:
1) Long head bolts or studs - (20)
2) Short head bolts or studs - (10)
3) Exhaust manifold/header bolts
4) Head gaskets (2)
5) Exhaust gaskets (2)
6) Intake manifold gaskets (2) - may be able to re-use the old ones, but they often tear.

TOOLS:
Full set of metric sockets (10mm - 15mm mostly)
Screwdrivers for clips, clamps, etc..
Torque wrench for proper specs
Coolant Pan
Oil Pan & Oil filter wrench
3/8" and 1/4" ratchets, with plenty of various extension lengths
5/8" swivel spark plug socket
Harmonic Balancer puller (can rent for free from auto parts stores)
Valve Spring Compressor (can rent for free from auto parts stores)
Plenty of Rags
Mechanics gloves

Parts and Part numbers
6.1L Head Gasket (2)- 5037 592AA
6.1L Intake Manifold Gasket (2) - 5037 503AA
6.1L Head to block bolt primary (20) - 6506 694AA
6.1L Head to block bolt secondary (10) - 6506 334AA
Crank bolt (1) - 6506 340AA
OEM 6.1L Header bolt (16) - 6503 131; Hex flange head M8x1 bolt

TORQUE CHART 5.7L ENGINE
DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. In.
Lbs. Lbs.
Block Pipe Plugs
(1/4 NPT)
20 — 177
(3/8 NPT) 27 — 240
Camshaft Sprocket—Bolt 122 90 —
Camshaft Tensioner Plate—Bolts 28 — 250
Timing Chain Case Cover—Bolts 28 — 250
Lifting Stud 55 40 —
Connecting Rod Cap—Bolts 21
plus 90° Turn
15
plus 90° Turn
—
Main Bearing Cap—Bolts
M-12
27
plus 90° Turn
— —
Crossbolts
M-8
28 — —
Cylinder Head—Bolts
M-12 Bolts
Step 1 34 25 —
Step 2 54 40 —
Step 3 Turn 90° Turn 90° —
M-8 Bolts —
Step 1 20 15 —
Step 2 34 25 —
Cylinder Head Cover—Bolts 8 — 70
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head 25 — 220
Flexplate to crankshaft—Bolts 95 70 —
Flywheel to crankshaft—Bolts 75 55 —
Front Insulator—Through bolt/nut 95 70 —
Front Insulator to Block—Bolts 95 70 —
Generator—Mounting Bolt 55 40 —

9 - 1530 ENGINE - 5.7L SERVICE INFORMATION

LX

DESCRIPTION N·m Ft. In.
Intake Manifold—Bolts Refer to Procedure
Lifter Guide Holder 12 — 106
Oil Pan Bolts 12 - 105
Oil Dipstick Tube 12 — 105
Oil Pan—Drain Plug 27 20 —
Oil Pump—Attaching Bolts 28 — 250
Oil Pump Pickup Tube – Bolt and Nut 28 — 250
Rear Seal Retainer Attaching Bolts 15 — 132
Rear Insulator to Bracket— 68 50 —
Rear Insulator to Crossmember 41 30 —
Rear Insulator to Transmission— 68 50 —
Rear Insulator Bracket—Bolts 68 50 —
Rocker Arm—Bolts 22 (nm)— 195 (In.lbs)
Spark Plugs — — —
Thermostat Housing—Bolts 28 — 250
Throttle Body—Bolts 12 — 105
Vibration Damper—Bolt 176 129 —
Water Pump to Timing Chain 28 — 250
Case Cover—Bolts

also the downloadable Service Manual (courtesy of Factory D): New Service Manual Download Link

**1fastsedan** · 12-04-2007, 03:03 PM

Here's my write-up. Its for a 6.1 cam swap, but has a lot of the steps needed to do heads and cam.
Instructions and tips for doing a cam swap...

**PaCharger** · 12-04-2007, 03:10 PM

added, thanks!

**04hemipwr** · 12-04-2007, 03:20 PM

Got the new heads/cam installed!

**PaCharger** · 12-04-2007, 03:22 PM

keep 'em coming. Almost pm'd you and erik to find the rest......figure it's good late night winter reading anyhow. Thanks eric

**mhigham** · 12-04-2007, 03:40 PM

thanks guys...subscribed....

Mike

**bipto** · 12-04-2007, 04:35 PM

This thread is a good idea...

HERE is the story of the very first 6.1 FRI Tomahawk prototype install...

And HERE is a thread with some video taken about 500 miles later...

It's hard to believe I've got over 10k miles on this combo now - I've been grinning for every single one...

**PaCharger** · 12-04-2007, 04:44 PM

lmao, thanks bipto..i also linked to your pics, hope you don't mind. funny, when you posted I was already reading your threads and realized I didn't have your's - the original!

**Hemi31** · 12-04-2007, 04:56 PM

I'd love to post mine but Bipto has it all........I was too busy to take pics

**PaCharger** · 12-04-2007, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by Hemi31

I'd love to post mine but Bipto has it all........I was too busy to take pics

Was that the 6.5hr install...insane fast!
Still scouring here and CF to see what I can find.

**bipto** · 12-04-2007, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by PaCharger

lmao, thanks bipto..i also linked to your pics, hope you don't mind. funny, when you posted I was already reading your threads and realized I didn't have your's - the original!

Of course I don't mind!