can I install a cam shaft in my driveway?

[austinaubinoe]

IM trying to figure out exactly what engine modifications I want to do to my '91. Im definitely doing TFI, 670 TA, and an Air Gap, but I was thinking about a cam. My dad told me that he had one installed in a BMW with an I6 in the 80's and it made a big impact.

Is this something I can install by myself?

This kit seems like a nice deal: http://www.jegs.com/i/Comp+Cams/249/SK10-200-4/10002/-1

thanks

[Ristow]

you can,the rad and a/c condenser will need to come out to make room for withdrawing and installing the cam.

performer cam is cheaper and works great.

670ta is overkill on a stock block 360,as is the rpm intake. will cost you some throttle response and fuel economy.

[fulsizjeep]

I am not so sure that your driveway will perform any better than before to be honest.

[Ristow]

as long as it's not a hi-lift cam it won't scrape the bottom of the car as he drives over it.

[drlocke]

If it is high enough lift to enable me to stand under my cars to work on them--where do I sign!!!????

[drlocke]

That said I still wonder why someone would wanna put in a warmed-over cam that elevates a motor's performance in ways that cannot be used without running the risk of ticking off the cops only to lose stability and control at the low end which can be important in offroad use where you may have to gently finesse your way out of a tight spot....

When the weather finally becomes decent here I plan to do a 2-to-4bbl mod on my Waggy, and that's the extent to which I am apt to go. I'm not sure I'd want a car that is champing at the bit and lurching around like a racehorse at the gate. Ridden enough horses like that, thanks.

Sorry to be a grumpy old Yankee here, but changing my attitude is too much like work for a lazy bahstid like me....

[Chrome]

I am not so sure that your driveway will perform any better than before to be honest.

ROFLMAO!!! Thanks Flint! Nothing like spewing Green Tea all over the puter screen first thing in the morning.

[tazjeeper]

I am not so sure that your driveway will perform any better than before to be honest.

I was thinking the same thing LOL

[austinaubinoe]

you can,the rad and a/c condenser will need to come out to make room for withdrawing and installing the cam.

performer cam is cheaper and works great.

670ta is overkill on a stock block 360,as is the rpm intake. will cost you some throttle response and fuel economy.

Thanks for the response. First of all Fuel Economy is not a concern. I didnt buy a V8 Wagoneer to save gas, I just want to make the most power for my money. I was looking at the Edelbrock mild performer cam, and performer intake, but I feel like EVERYBODY runs this setup. I want to try something different.

On the JEGS site the 670 is recommended for a 350-400 ci V8, while the smaller 470 is recommended for a 4,6, or 8 cylinder under 330ci. This is gonna be a street machine, so maybe I would be better off with a street avenger? However, If a TA would work just the same, I would prefer it because it is a Jeep!
I am also going for a full 3" Doug Thorley exhaust. If that matters.


I was doing a little reading about installing a cam.
-First I remove the intake and carb (doing this anyways!),
-pull out lifters and push rods,
-remove timing cover, remove timing chain (probably worn out after 130k)
-remove 3 bolts holding upper timing gear to cam
-slowly pull out cam, spinning carefully

I would definitely take this opportunity to install a new timing set, new lifters, and new rods. maybe even new valve springs. I dont know a whole lot about rebuilding motors, but im pretty sure I could do all of those things without specialty engine tools. Guess I would also drop the pan and inspect the oil pump, and replace the rear main seal. I would also do that oil mod while I had the intake out!

[Billygoat]

How is your oil pressure?
If it is is low you probably need new cam bearings, and that may be tricky with the engine in the truck.

[austinaubinoe]

Its great, especially running 15W40. I have never seen it drop below 40 psi after start up. It usually sits around 55psi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-vRyBFqnx0

What do you think about a "thumper" cam. They supposedly give the sound of an aggressive cam, without hurting the cars streetability,

[FSJ Guy]

I was looking at the Edelbrock mild performer cam, and performer intake, but I feel like EVERYBODY runs this setup.

I think there's a reason that the Performer Plus cam is very popular. It's a good cam.

Lunati has one that shows slightly more torque than the Performer, but it's also about $150 more, IIRC.

[talntar]

Guess I would also drop the pan and inspect the oil pump,

amc's have an "external"oil pump.no need to drop the pan to service

[RedBeard2]

I was looking at the Edelbrock mild performer cam, and performer intake, but I feel like EVERYBODY runs this setup. I want to try something different.

Sounds like it's a pretty good setup then. But, then again, there is something to be said for being different.

[Rich88]

I'm in the planning & purchasing stage of an upper end upgrades, including an RV cam.

I asked a similiar question recently knowing cam R&R is possible by yourself, except I asked about cam bearings. Turns out it requires engine removal and bearing R&R by either a pro in his shop, or yourself with an expensive cam bearing tool, and with risk of screwing things up badly.

And the reason I was asking is because its known that cam bearing wear is a major contributor to low oil pressure, and hardest to get to for a cure. And I wouldn't want to put in a new cam on old bearings. I would think that the older the original cam is, the less desirable it would be to replace it without doing the bearings too.

It would be a shame to go through all that work only to have low oil pressure issues and be the only reason for another tear-down long before it would otherwise be necessary.