C6 Corvette Gets A Texas Speed Cam

[@dannpd1955]

I really enjoyed the video.

[@tomokomoulton6589]

Good job took me 2 days

[@pilsmore]

Very cool man…you are pretty good at showing how to dive into this vette….i just bought a 2012 convertible and I heard the harmonic balancer was a problem on these so thanks for showing us how to do it right!

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Glad I could help

[@dodge33445]

If you did this in one day.. I give you MASSIVE props. Thats a lot of work to do in a day... Dang.

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

I’m committed to working a 8-10 hr day so with the correct tools the job starts to become nice to work on. I used to dread working on vettes but I learned more efficient ways to get the job done cleaner and faster. Thanks by the way.

[@dodge33445]

@@hubcityhotrodstv8374 Ur welcome man.. MAJOR props again.. LoL.. To do that amount of work on ANY car in a day is amazing.. but to do it on a VETTE is like Wow.. lol...

[@aaronanderson7619]

@@dodge33445 I'll second that. A small block chevy cam in a day is pretty good, let alone a new vette

[@dodge33445]

@@aaronanderson7619 exactly!!

[@trey7940]

My charger has been sitting in a shop for 84 days waiting on a cam and lifters…. Should have bought a vette

[@cmxxiv.xcix_]

How much does all this cost + labor and can I ship my vette?

[@farjamTheHaider]

Was this with a stock converter? What cam did they go with?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Yes this was with a stock concerter the cam chosen is a 228/232 .600/.600 112 LSA. The car currently has an aftermarket Circle D 3600 Stall & a Holley High Ram, actually daily driven now. I need to do an update on the car soon.

[@laconecta6853]

Where are the shop located at ??

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Pharr Tx

[@mauriciohermoza-suarez5166]

I might have to take trip to Texas! you seem to be very knowledgeable and here in Minnesota I have not found tuners or mechanics that are competent.

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Still in business I really slacked on checking the comments but I appreciate the compliment.

[@heyrwetsfdsfsdfsdf8119]

What type of gains did you get from the cam swap ?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

@@heyrwetsfdsfsdfsdf8119 small gains but varies depending on other supporting mods such as better flowing intake and cylinder head setup. Just a basic cam swap would be 15-30hp possibly & better torque on most applications . Other than that the sound of the car idling is what’s been most of my customers reasons for swapping camshafts.

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

@@heyrwetsfdsfsdfsdf8119 swapping the cam for the most part of my experience is customers want that aggressive sounding chop. But ideally you want to spec a cam to your application because a really high lift aggressive cam isn’t going to function or give you any more power if you don’t have the fueling or airflow required for the cam to properly do its job.

[@johnullman6159]

No fender covers???...

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

@@johnullman6159 no car was getting a wide body kit and repaint afterwards.

[@Jupitermustangmike]

You are a great mechanic

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Thank You!

[@Jupitermustangmike]

@@hubcityhotrodstv8374 I call um like I see um!you are in your zone / living what you do/I felt the first start jitters /I been there 👍✌✌✌

[@befree8758]

I need the same thing done to my 2001 C5…..where are you located?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

I apologize for the late reply but I’m in Pharr Tx

[@Thestargazer56]

You make it look so easy! I helped a classmate change a cam in a 1966 Chevelle SS 396 bored to 402 ci back around 1970. it would pull the front wheels of the road in 2nd gear. That cam lope sound is so sweet.

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Time, experience & patience for me a long way. Just put on some jams and taking it easy. Love the old school stories, older muscle cars is where I started and had to learn modern muscle.

[@Thestargazer56]

@@hubcityhotrodstv8374 My first and only muscle car was a Hemi-Orange 1971 Doge Challenger R/T. I warmed the big block "just a little" cam , headers, Edelbrock, Holley spread bore, etc. Man she was fun, but after my wife told me she was pregnant with our first (son) I knew my life was changing and I sold what was turning into a money and time pit. I got way more for it than I put int it excepting my time but the experience allowed me to work on engines with my sons as they grew and now my grandsons.. GOD is so good to me!

[@Justin_GFM]

@Yo Joe What would he gain from lying about modding a Chevelle?

[@DiamondGang816]

Man for 2800 i may bring mine to you next year lmao

[@alancall5113]

Beautiful Work that is the 1st time I've seen the rack come out from the top👍🏻

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Thanks 👍

[@americanlawdawg3609]

Great job man, clean shop too👍🏻 But as a vette owner I cringe when I don’t see any fender covers used, especially under the intake manifold as it was resting on the nose facia…. What up with that? Agin, nice job 🇺🇸

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

This Corvette at the time was going to a paint shop for a wide body conversion and paint so in order to meet the customers time expectation to get the car done I did what I had to do. It was all disclosed with customer that I would not be protecting the car. Other cases I try to cover as much as I can or wash buff and wax after.

[@z512345]

I'm hip!!

[@davidd6635]

Great job. Amazed the valves didn't kiss a piston with that much timing chain slop. Wonder if it would have if the performance cam had been in. Why not a new oil pump?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

As long is it didn’t skip a tooth on the cam sprocket it wouldn’t kiss the piston. Oil pump wasn’t in his budget, unfortunately this was an emergency replacement for the balancer and turned into a little bit more. Good thing is it still has great oil pressure but I would’ve replaced the oil pump too if the customer would have agreed to it.

[@kennyman338]

The whine noise is from the radio ground.

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Yeah, there’s an audio shop next door to me that is going to take care of the system.

[@bryantg7641]

@@hubcityhotrodstv8374 that noise is because all the wires are bundled together.

[@martygrajeda3457]

Is that a 6.0?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Yes it is

[@JuanyJuanes]

I’m putting my condenser back on after the cam swap and the bottom line is really tough to move into place? Any tips for moving it?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

You can call me @ 956 777 3057

[@ajaanesemnakrdiayrr9830]

How much for a ls3 btr cam swap, parts provided

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Parts and labor is 2700

[@ajaanesemnakrdiayrr9830]

@@hubcityhotrodstv8374 I have parts what would the labor be?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

$1,250 is Labor

[@Rickybobby1k]

Car sounds killer

[@joseee-r6vette]

How much did it cost for everything?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Parts and labor just around $2800

[@MrMany2811]

Sounds owesome,I just did a small cam and long tubes on my 85 c4 took me bout a week lol but I was no rushing 😅

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

C4s are a whole different animal. The bracket system for the pulleys are insane and removing bolts is always so scary.

[@Mr42960]

Wow, nice work! What state are you in? I've got an 08 LS3 vette could use the same love. Don't worry, it's spotless compared to that one...

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Thanks, I’m in Texas. The very bottom of Texas.

[@larrypope259]

He only hit the fender 2 times and no fender cover's he's good but he needs to at least protect the paint by a cover

[@bryantg7641]

Someone switched the steering wheel and that LS2 car?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

It’s an 07 LS2 Car 6 Speed Auto. The first year introduced with the 6 speed so it does have paddle shifters.

[@bryantg7641]

@@hubcityhotrodstv8374 I see, I was thinking that the first year LS3 car like my '08 auto was the first year with the 6L80

[@aphil4581]

Great vid. No new lifters? 😬It needs new clear lenses too!

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

I did put new lifters I just forgot to record that part 🥲. Yes this car needs lenses and way more.

[@christinelavallee8277]

Where are you located? I have a c5 id like to do a texas speed cam kit.

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Pharr Tx

[@barnabyjones5161]

It's like a regular speed cam, only it's imported from mexico and only votes blue.

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Hmmmm. The cam is a democrat? What in tarnation. I’ll be sure to order Cleetus’s Bald Eagle Cam on the next one. Go ‘Merica

[@mrincredible2330]

Got a list of the parts used ?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

I do not but I can definitely get you a list look me up on Facebook and message me through HubCityHotRods on FB

[@MAD_BST]

Looks like a solid job other than not fixing the rocker arm trunnion issue that explodes engines. lol

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

I’ve had no issues so far with the rockers but it definitely is something I like to recommend to my customers if they plan on turning the motor passed the 6200 rpm range. But ultimately it’s what the customer wants.

[@John-qz4cv]

Did you not need a stall being at automatic with the cam?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

It did, but it wasn’t bad at all. We did put a stall in it a week or so later but I didn’t do a video on it

[@__-ti2en]

Can you please say which one or type stall? And was the cam stage2 or stage3?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

@@__-ti2en this isn’t a “stage” cam. It’s an off the shelf 228/232 .600 .600 Texas Speed Cam. Torque Converter is a Circle D 5C For 6 Speed Auto

[@__-ti2en]

@@hubcityhotrodstv8374 Ok thanks, got it. Mann I sure wish I lived closer where your shop is. I would definitely bring my car in. Great work👍

[@dodge33445]

What was the bill on this car? Just curious how much it cost.

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Total with parts and labor came just around $2800

[@dodge33445]

@@hubcityhotrodstv8374 Whatttt? I honestly would expect thig to be like 4 or 5k... Thats a steal . If I had one Id DEF bring it to you!!

[@fullsendC6]

I've never seen one pull the rack that way I always worry about being reckless with them rubber boots, I've always drop the 4 cradle bolts comes right out, must say I cringed a few times as it looked as if the rack hit the unprotected fender I'd be careful, corvette guys are pretty meticulous creatures 😆

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

I know the paint has been an issue with a lot of people in the comments but this car is in real bad condition. To better the situation I’ll cover the cars up from now on. I’ll always pull the rack from the top, loosening the cradle bolts sounds interesting I just like to keep my list of things to do short.

[@cliffheard1970]

That was one nasty engine. That thing had to be leaking from just about every gasket. I think I would have hit it with some degreaser and a pressure washer before I started working on it. Nothing worse than having grease and road grim all over your hands and everything else. Makes the job seem ten times worse.

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Absolutely, unfortunately this was a job that needed a quick turn around for a cruise less that 48hrs away. It wasn’t supposed to come in but like most problems the balancer fell apart days before the event he wanted to attend. This won’t be the end of this car, it’s likely we will do a 416 in the coming year.

[@cliffheard1970]

@@hubcityhotrodstv8374 I understand the quick turn around. I felt for you when I saw all of that grit and grime. Love the sound of it after the tune. Did you have to re-weld up the exhaust or did you add a X or H pipe with clamps?

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Yeah, I just took it to get it welded where I cut. It’s not permanent I will ask the customer to add an x-pipe kit from Texas Speed that’s more correct for the car than just welding the headers to factory exhaust

[@josephackeret7911]

Awesome

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Thanks for watching!

[@keithmerrill3032]

That is one filthy/dirty. Engine compartment..

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Corvettes I’m my area are just regular daily driver cars. People here use them like it’s a Toyota Corolla. Groceries, Mall, Beach, Work, Rain or Shine lol

[@y2j1490yahoo]

Automatic ? Waste of money. Should have bought a different car first.

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

Thanks For Watching

[@aphil4581]

It might amaze you what changes you can make to those A6l80's. With trans computer it will burn rubber from 1st to second or shift out of performance mode and shift smooth around a corner wide open.😁

[@ty-kj4rq]

You don't need take rack completely out! Just move it towards passenger side and it will clear harmonic Balancer. You don't need remove intake or heads to remove cam. This video isn't helpful, you doing unnecessary removal

[@hubcityhotrodstv8374]

I removed the rack because I like to clean the rack and other parts in the area. I removed the heads because I don’t do cam swaps with out doing lifters. I won’t do a new cam with 150,000 mile lifters. If you just do half style work that’s all you, we do work differently.