C5 Corvette Cam Swap Parts & Tools

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks everybody for watching. Tune is scheduled for 1/27 at CSP. Doing the install with my buddy Scott at Team 512 in 2 weeks!! Anything else you think I should pick up?? Sorry for not responding to comments, for some reason all comments were held for review and I didn't notice for a few days.

[@LittleJimmyNorton]

If u need to borrow flywheel lock/pin, seal centering too and threaded rod/tool to put on HB, HMU.

[@Debkghtulvkfjkjfxjjcj]

YellowVette04 only thing I can think of is maybe the 4 hoses that come off the water pump. Relatively cheap. I had 2 of them get super brittle and start seeping.

[@adammcneelam]

Make sure you have a tourqe wrench that goes to 240ft lbs. Good luck on your install!

[@Thatsnapchatyellowc6]

congrats dude!! you're gonna love it. can't wait to hear that thing roar!!!

[@YellowVette04]

That'll be something I rent from Autozone for sure. Great point.

[@mkfpv130]

Set my calendar for the live stream lol. Can't wait to hear that baby chop!

[@YellowVette04]

Haha I appreciate it. I can't wait either!! Been wanting this for along time so it's crazy to finally be happening.

[@Matty.Garage]

I dont care ... I will stop by!! Lol lol ... can’t wait to hear it

[@YellowVette04]

Haha come on by. There's a bunch of people that want to stop by so what's 1 more. It's gonna be awesome, can't wait.

[@ArcticVette]

I agree with 3 videos, disassemble, install, and tune. Looking forward to how it turns out!

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm anxious and can't wait.

[@ArcticVette]

YellowVette04 anytime!

[@302vettelife2]

Can't wait to hear that cam! I like the fact you're taking care of all of the non essentials while you're in there.

[@YellowVette04]

It's definitely "while you're in there" upgrades. I hope to never crack the timing cover open again, so this will help with that.

[@302vettelife2]

@@YellowVette04 until you replace the converter and want to go with a BTR 4

[@GearHead704]

CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP 😁 PS Sign is great just needs to be UNC blue

[@YellowVette04]

But they didn't sell any C5s in that color 🤷‍♂️😂

[@Ricovette]

Oh Man! Can't wait to hear that bad boy fire up! I have been considering this for my C5 for a while now. I'm really looking forward to seeing what all you'll be going through to accomplish this Dave. Hope it all goes nice and smooth and it turns out sounding BADASS! Thumbs up from me as usual Brother... Stay safe... Rico

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks man. I can't wait to turn the key too. I hope to capture that moment bc it's gonna be awesome. After these vids you'll have no problem doing it yourself lol.

[@Ricovette]

@@YellowVette04 lolololol… I had my Sgt., Chris, on the phone when I was writing to you and I wrote his name down instead of yours... Signs of early dementia...lol. Stay safe... Brother!

[@frontxxrunner]

Makes perfect sense to replace some of those optional things while you have it all apart, such as the harmonic balancer. Flag is sharp. It's very "you".

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks man. Yea it's one of those "while you're in there" type things lol.

[@talktolukek]

Good luck hope the project goes as planed. Lookimg forword to your results.

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks. Excited to get it done.

[@iDriveDaily]

Excited to hear the cam. Good luck with install!

[@YellowVette04]

I'm super excited and can't wait. That's why we bumped it up to this month and the weather as also been crazy warm as you know.

[@AtomicZ06]

Nice. Looks like you have a well-planned exciting cam project on the horizon!

[@YellowVette04]

Can't wait. Hopefully it goes smoothly lol.

[@NRMotorsports]

Great cam choice I can’t wait to here that chop!

[@YellowVette04]

Should be good. Not as rowdy as yours, but should still be good.

[@405hp]

Good luck man! Can’t wait to see the outcome!

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks!! I can't wait either.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Looks like it's gonna be fun!

[@YellowVette04]

Should be a blast. You bringing the ZR1 next time for a cam???? 😂

[@Team512]

Can’t wait bro! Lovin’ the flag too. We need a few more tools to round things off.

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks buddy. Let me know what else we need and I'll be sure to get it.

[@justintavella7043]

I like to maybe take a ride up when you guys do the cam swap.

[@YellowVette04]

It's gonna be all business since we never did this before and we don't wanna F anything up or miss something. But you're welcome to stop by if you're free and wanna take a drive.

[@colemcmeans7809]

good stuff cant wait, looks like you have the bases covered, when you do the springs keep the cylinder up at tdc, normal i know for less pressure on springs and all, what im trying to say here is don't trust the air pressure in cylinder to keep the valve seated, i have had one drop and the piston kept it in reach

[@YellowVette04]

Yes, you're right and great point. I will be rotating the crank as I work my way through the springs. Thanks for suggesting.

[@stevesnvegas9040]

Looking forward to the end results. I'm going off your cam upgrade to help me with mine when I get to it by the end of the year. I think I am going to go to 3.42 gears and a stall converter when I do mine.

[@YellowVette04]

3.42s and a converter will certainly wake it up. I will probably do a stall down the road, just didn't have the funds for it now. Good luck on your install and hope the vids will help.

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

I didn't film my install other than updates mostly because there's tons of LS stuff out there and I just wanted to get it done. Looking back I probably should have just stuck a camera on the windshield and went for it. If this is both you and Scotts first cam install and you need help or get stuck on anything just email me and I will shoot you my phone number.

[@YellowVette04]

Awesome man. We have another guy that's gonna be stopping in from time to time, but definitely nice to have you as a backup.

[@petercarey6883]

I'm on the Comment Podium for the W! 🏆 Great upload Dave. Save the Wave.🙋‍♂️

[@YellowVette04]

For some reason all my comments were held for review so technically you weren't first lol. I like the enthusiasm tho.

[@petercarey6883]

Oh no, no, no. Let's go to the Instant Replay for verification. Oh wait, the tape has mysteriously disappeared. Man, that's the story of my life.😢 Save the Wave.👋

[@chrisbowen8437]

Cant wait to see how it turns out. I'm doing a similar upgrade in a few months as soon as I get the rest of my parts. I have most of the stuff and I'm debating on replacing some of the accessory stuff like sensors, belt tensioners etc while I'm in there. I did pick up new belts and hoses fairly cheap on amazon. I will replace the power steering pump pulley as its plastic and the new one is aluminum and has holes that make it much easier to get to the bolts behind.

[@YellowVette04]

That's a good idea. I didn't think about replacing that belt or any hoses since they're in good shape. It's still one of those "while you're in there" upgrades.

[@GearHead704]

Also I definitely want to see the acting the fool stuff

[@YellowVette04]

I'm sure there will be plenty of it, so we'll see how we break it up.

[@89imp03]

Good luck man, definitely gonna have to see this project

[@YellowVette04]

Can't wait, it's gonna be a good time and the end result will be worth it.

[@petercarey6883]

P.S. to earlier comment. I'm really curious how the Vette will drive after the install while driving it to CSP. I'm just wondering if it will run in almost a total limp mode or not. Also, will the factory rev limiter still be active? FWIW, back in the day, with hydraulic cams, if we pushed the revs the valves would "float," essentially acting similar to a rev limiter. Then we'd upgrade to a solid lift cam. We'd get so excited with the new found performance, but if you did not pay close attention to the RPM's, BAM! You'd grenade the engine.

[@victorjohnson9672]

Great Video 👍🏿

[@YellowVette04]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@justintavella7043]

Haha I can tell your looking forward to this install....

[@YellowVette04]

Totally stoked. It's gonna be awesome.

[@williamjsmith9877]

Great informative video with all the part #'s made me think I might do the same, what is a ballpark on the total price of the parts, take your time on the instlation videos, detail is everything.

[@YellowVette04]

There's a few that asked for overall prices so I'll make a video this week on the pricing.

[@Rico_Suave-bk8le]

Gonna sound bad azz bro! Great list of mods and upgrades for your C5 . I can't remember if I had heard anything regarding the GM stock bolt for the harmonic balancer though. I think I remember people going with another brand? That may be because they went with the ATI though. Great vid bro.. Love the flag!!

[@YellowVette04]

A lot of guys go with the ARP bolt that can be used over and over but I hope to never touch this bolt again Haha. Thanks man 👍

[@leecovette6895]

Looking forward to see the vids I want to do mine but need more info

[@YellowVette04]

Hopefully we'll do a thorough job to give you all the info you need. Doesn't look like it'll be too bad lol.

[@terrybitz7878]

I like that yellow flag, were did you get it, I have a yellow C5 Z06 and would like one. Cant wait to see how that new cam and other things work for you,I was also thinking of changing cam. But wasn't sure what to go with. On what goes best for my LS6 and thinking of future of a super charger or pro charger. Anyway looking forward to your build..

[@YellowVette04]

I would call any of the cam companies, like BTR, or your tuner to help you pick the cam that fits what you're looking for. There's a lot of options. There flag link is rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575494000&toolid=10001&campid=5338502986&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FCorvette-Yellow-Premium-C-5-Wings-Flag-3-x-5-Indoor-Outdoor-USA-Seller%2F173868283024%3F_trkparms%3Daid%253D111001%2526algo%253DREC.SEED%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20160908105057%2526meid%253D724deb057235453b8a57e69ef5f1f4f9%2526pid%253D100675%2526rk%253D1%2526rkt%253D15%2526sd%253D173868283024%2526itm%253D173868283024%2526pmt%253D0%2526noa%253D1%2526pg%253D2380057%26_trksid%3Dp2380057.c100675.m4236%26_trkparms%3Dpageci%253Ab8660f75-3663-11ea-a3da-74dbd1804818%257Cparentrq%253Aa16cab3216f0abd9a7d2db79ff82cd36%257Ciid%253A1

[@hobiebassassassin9136]

Awesome Bro, congratulations and best of luck on the swap. By the way do you have a parts list you can post? I have a 2002 C5, and seriously considering the same up grade. Thx again and definitely a Happy New Year.

[@YellowVette04]

I'll upload another video with cost and links. There's been a few that asked so it's just easier to make another vid.

[@lashalevidze8399]

You can share all the link from where you buy all of them. thanks

[@YellowVette04]

I made a follow up vid with the cost of everything. I put all links in the description of that video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHjMpnqbjZKobKM

[@wendellkegerreis2484]

Just curious- why don’t you replace the water pump while you have it apart

[@YellowVette04]

I thought about it and almost did get one. The existing one is working fine and showing no issues. Now of course it could go next week or it could last a couple more years, so I decided to roll the dice on a few more years. It's not that hard to replace down the road when needed. The oil pump is hard to get to, so that's why I'm doing that now. I hope my logic makes sense lol.

[@gabrielreyes4747]

What dual springs did you use .660”?

[@maxfly7079]

What kind of HP numbers do you hope to gain? ...what was the total cost of All those parts? Best of Luck, show us how easy it is on the channel...thx

[@YellowVette04]

I hope to be around 380hp to the wheels but we'll see. You and a few others asked the same question about cost so I'll post another video this week.

[@griffinrandy8]

I didn’t see new lifters in there.

[@YellowVette04]

Not taking the heads off. I spoke with the tuner and BTR, they both said the stock lifters should be ok since I only have 58k miles on them. Next year I plan to do heads and I'll do them then.

[@alessiomastrocola1976]

How much horsepower well you gain? I also got a 07 C6 yellow I just got here about two months ago I'm up in PA maybe this summer I stopped by Jersey I'm close to Philly

[@YellowVette04]

I hope to get around 380-390 to the wheels?? I guess we'll see how it goes. Keep an eye out for the next meetup in Jersey. We try to keep it right off the NJ Turnpike so it won't be a far trip for you.

[@alessiomastrocola1976]

@@YellowVette04 yeah I'll follow you on KZbin and I live close to Philadelphia so it would be nice to meet up . keep up the good work

[@cavemaster]

Good info mang. My balencer went out at 29k. What about the stock stall? I've read a lot of conflicting info on doing a cam with stock a4 stall. Did you go with a pretty mild cam?

[@YellowVette04]

I spoke with BTR prior to ordering and they said this cam is as big as you can go on stock stall. CSP said they would try their best and it may push through the brakes. We'll see how it goes and I'll put the stall in next if needed.

[@alexmatheny9295]

I have a 2000 model, what bracket would I need for that timing chain damper?

[@YellowVette04]

You might need the adapter, but I'm not 100% sure. I forget what years needed it or not. I believe Scufs Garage here on KZbin had to use one. This is the adapter www.summitracing.com/parts/tfs-30675600?seid=srese1&gclid=CjwKCAjwm8WZBhBUEiwA178UnPkeDfE7Ixgp-sBoH9eTE5MmDq-fRGH-eu3ezofljOT4bnon3bTY9hoCx4oQAvD_BwE

[@YellowVette04]

Here's Scruf's video. He may have more info on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2mompadi9apipo

[@alexmatheny9295]

Did you get lifters for this upgrade also? My car is right around 86k and will have a little more by the time I get the install done, was wondering your recommendations.

[@YellowVette04]

I didn't pull the heads so I'm still on stock original lifters. I haven't done much research on upgrading them, but I remember reading a lot about LS7 lifters and Johnson lifters. I would look into it to decide what's best for you

[@MDW893]

You not fitting a new converter?

[@YellowVette04]

I spoke with BTR prior to ordering and they said this cam is as big as you can go on stock stall. CSP said they would try their best and it may push through the brakes. We'll see how it goes and I'll put the stall in next if needed.

[@MDW893]

@@YellowVette04 has the tuner got software to lock the converter? I took my a4 c5 corvette to the dyno for a power run and at wot in third gear at fairly low revs it would down shift. I want to do a cam swap, but I'm in the uk and I'm unsure how to sort this? The guy ended up doing the power run from higher up in the rev range to prevent it down shifting

[@nowotarzan]

Hmmm...looks like a project Once you change everything, will it start up and will uou drive it for a tune? Or you gonna trailer it?

[@YellowVette04]

I asked CSP that exact question. I'll be able to fire it up and drive it there. It may stall at red lights, so I just have to keep it going.