Cam Swap Guide | C5 Corvette

[@JeepinJimmy]

Check out this video for all the tools and parts you will need for this job! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKDKfnl8f86SlcU

[@gerardomedina333]

Thank you very much for posting this Mr.

[@badass1g]

Me before watching this video thinking it could be cool to have my z06 have a cam upgrade. After watching this massive job, I’m good lol. Wow!!!

[@charliecox5971]

So awesome to watch a DIY video that's edited this cleanly. Most channels would have another 20 minutes of uhhhs and ummms and fumbling around. Really, really good job with this. Keep them coming!

[@JeepinJimmy]

I appreciate it man! Thanks for the support

[@vaughn1799]

I can’t agree more ,absolutely great .

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@vaughn1799 Thank you!

[@hungbeachbum]

Agreed 👍 so nice to watch a video that's straight forward,, no loud music, dancing girls,, flashing lights..b.s. would like to see a good 1/4 run or dyno test but hey, still a awesome video..will be following and watching this guy's builds..👌👍

[@corvettesummer400]

💯% agree

[@RipThatVette]

I cannot believe you don’t have more subscribers man. The level of editing and quality you put out is damn good

[@JeepinJimmy]

Yeo thanks man!

[@uknwn3v]

Watching this gave me bout 89% urge to attempt a cam job on my own

[@JeepinJimmy]

Hell yeah, if youre over 50% I say go for it😂

[@jarriullah6329]

I’m gonna do it soon 😂 I’m stuck on my steering column modular for right now lol

[@johnathanguzman5173]

That's something I have really been wanting to do but I can't afford to do it. It's really cool to see someone be able to. Thanks for filming the process.

[@JeepinJimmy]

You bet man! Thanks for watching!

[@DJA1599]

Killer video man. People could learn a lot watching this both mechanically and on a production level. Sounds sick!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Much appreciated man that means a lot! Thanks!

[@livewoutlimit]

Watched the whole thing and I don't even own a corvette. Such well put together how-to video!

[@JeepinJimmy]

I appreciate that!

[@johnsilva7140]

I don't own one either but it is awesome to watch a professional video and learn a thing or two.. and I'm a mechanic!! Well done❤ James pierce

[@ChrisM81183]

Sweet video. I learned a lot, most importantly, that I need to hire a professional lol. That's more involved than I'm comfortable doing with my skill set and smaller tool box. So yeah, you probably saved me a lot of time and money making costly mistakes whenever I'm ready to do this. Learning to do stuff is great. But it's just as great learning that a particular job is outside your skill set and that you should get a more knowledgeable friend to help, or just hire a reputable shop.

[@christophernuckolls9964]

This is how every install video should be done and edited. Well done+

[@JeepinJimmy]

Appreciate that man!

[@drillman9572]

I did my harmonic balancer and used that same exact balancer except i didnt do a cam upgrade now im going for a cam / head upgrade 😅

[@JeepinJimmy]

Nice! Good luck with the swap!

[@cybermandanny5958]

Could never do this myself. Don't care, still gonna watch. Nice vid!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks man!

[@skouria3135]

dude this video is going to help me so much. was stressing about this cam but this clears a lot up.

[@JeepinJimmy]

Happy to help buddy!

[@skouria3135]

@@JeepinJimmy update. This steering rack is retarded 😂

[@skouria3135]

@@JeepinJimmy another update. For anyone watching this video the two nuts that seem impossible to get to are more easily accessible from the driver wheel well

[@williamstephens7999]

Very professional video Jimmy, one of the best I've watched, very efficient. Great job, keep up the good work, I'm a new fan.

[@JeepinJimmy]

I appreciate it man!

[@felipecampos7406]

Best cam swap video in a C5 that I’ve seen !

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thank you!

[@vincentmartinez2068]

Nicely done. Clean install and actually torqued everything to specs. 👍😁

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks man!

[@CadillacJones]

This was an amazing video man. I'm taking mine to the shop tomorrow. I'm thinking it has bad lifters and it may need a new cam. This almost makes me want to do it myself to save money.

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks buddy! Its really not as bad as it seems! But if you are doing lifters the heads will need to come off too

[@imaboss1998]

How much did the shop charge you for a cam upgrade

[@CadillacJones]

@@imaboss1998 $2500

[@Zach-td5mb]

@@CadillacJonesdid that include parts and a tune?

[@CadillacJones]

@@Zach-td5mb That was out the door so it includes taxes, parts, and labor. However, it did not include a tune. They used the same spec/brand cam that was in it, so they said a tune wouldn't be necessary.

[@tmauricio9028]

Awesome Video 👍‼️ Car sounds Great 🔥👍‼️

[@JeepinJimmy]

I appreciate it!!

[@castlegarage6969]

Great vidio

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thank you!

[@lockonstratos7787]

Glade people out there can afford garage to work on cars like this, my broke ass dont have the room or space to build a garage even if I had the money to buy the stuff to build it.

[@kurkkurk7244]

awesome, my stress levels for doing this job went from High to Almost High

[@JeepinJimmy]

Haha happy to help buddy!

[@Sheeeepz]

That thing sounds like some freedom, god damn. Super good video, easy to follow along, soon to pick up a c5 myself!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Right on man! Thanks for watching, definitely sounds mean!

[@larrypope259]

@@JeepinJimmy about what is the cost for this work

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@larrypope259 Roughly $2500 in parts. Free labor though!

[@grahamfrost2480]

That seemed reasonably simple! 🤔Anyway, when I get around to mine I'll let you know if it was, but I think I already know the answer to that! 😬. My problem is getting all that stuff shipped to the UK. 🇬🇧

[@JeepinJimmy]

Yeah shouldnt be too bad if you have the right stuff! Good luck with the shipping man! Can you get any of the parts locally?

[@grahamfrost2480]

@@JeepinJimmy I'd like the BTR stage 3, which clearly will have to come from the US, and while I'm buying that I may as well get the rest from them. It's the duty over that hurts! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@mokeozinga7290]

Killer video! I'll eventually cam mine when I get some money.😮

[@m.davideberly1503]

Great content. Now I know why it cost what it did to have mine done.

[@JeepinJimmy]

I appreciate it!

[@haroldolson5877]

Great vid, leaving mine stock. Too much like work.

[@RVVASI2024]

Dude broke it down to a T on a cam swap wow now I am not afraid

[@JeepinJimmy]

You got it brother!

[@davebenge3856]

Don't forget he made it look fun and it is Great job I'm getting ready to install a&a kit on mine I'll be taking mine to a local shop in my town and he's a lot like you and a lot smarter and patent then me Great job again

[@One-way]

You should upgrade the oil pump since it is exposed.

[@One-way]

Also upgrade the trunion. Cheap insurance against the needle bearings failing.

[@JeepinJimmy]

I appreciate it man! Its fun for some haha but no shame having a shop do it either!

[@williamross6693]

Bro loved your video and the editing was top notch, definitely got a new subscriber here 💪💪💪

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks man!

[@GregorioLonewolf]

Great job on the video and editing. Vette sounds wonderful and I love a cam sound. I have one question that you did not cover. Did you do a tune on the Vette after the cam install? Seems like with header's and cam etc a new tune would be called for. Let me know if you did or not. Thanks.

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks man! Yeah I had the PCM sent out for a mail order tune before I even did the cam swap that way it would run right on the first start!

[@witnesspower5110]

like the flow of the video

[@imaboss1998]

Definitely snapped the bracket off the sub frame... 😆😬 great video tho

[@basicdetail4512]

Really Nice video 👌🏻 thanks i learn today

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks!

[@Flipzco]

I gotta just sack it up and do this install - It looks like a lot of tedious work but very possible and straight forward.

[@JeepinJimmy]

Bite the bullet and do it haha. It really isn’t as hard as it seems if you have the tools and the know-how👍🏼

[@Flipzco]

@@JeepinJimmy I think it’s more of location and time. Roughly figure this is a two day job and doing it in the driveway seems like a nightmare but other than that. I’m about to send it hahaha

[@fisherbruce13]

Good job editing

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks man!

[@tjgotkicks2057]

Best video I’ve seen man thanks

[@JeepinJimmy]

I appreciate it man, thanks!

[@TURBOBEATZZZ]

Awesome vid man!!!! Sounds glorious!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks!!

[@stevenjenks9789]

Great job editing 👍 informed me 🤠

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks!

[@lampat.8830]

great job epic sound man !!!!!!!

[@johnsilva7140]

So what's the difference between the old cam and the new bumpstick??😯

[@kevinhumphrey932]

Could possibly drop the subframe enough to clear the balancer and leave it as a unit I do have a 2-post lift with a couple of screw Jack's for support

[@JeepinJimmy]

Good idea for sure!

[@patrocman4818]

What was the cost. And what parts. It sounds awesome. And you made a great video.

[@JeepinJimmy]

It was roughly $2500. I also made a parts video showing everything with part numbers also. Hope it helps! Thanks for watching

[@tristenoberlender9685]

Nice Cummins!

[@productionswhatever9]

Awesome video. How did it drive after the cam no tune ? My tuner is quiet a few miles away.

[@JeepinJimmy]

I had the pcm shipped out and mail tuned before I even did the swap, so it actually never ran untuned with the new cam! I would like to get it on a dyno to really fine tune it in the future

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

I put a stage 3 Xer comp in mine now its a bit to aggressive lol torque converter is a pain with auto you have to put it in neutral at a stop

[@JeepinJimmy]

Oh dang! Big chop!

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

@@JeepinJimmy Long header's too, loud asf

[@DaeCRG1]

How do you know what you’re doing without messing anything up

[@GeekyJay79]

Yo! Amazing Job sir!

[@JeepinJimmy]

I appreciate it!

[@coltonhoy314]

Beast diy video.

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks man!

[@kg1966]

Do you have to get it tuned after a cam swap? Great job and thanks for the video.

[@kg1966]

Your header install video answered my question.

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@kg1966 happy to help! I actually had the pcm sent out and tuned before I did the swap and forgot to mention in the video that it was tuned for the first start! Sorry for the confusion!

[@GatesRapes]

@@JeepinJimmy Ya sent the PCM out for the tune ? I ask why I couldn't do that for my Mustang - sold it & the SCT, looking at C5 & C6 Vettes now ,, who did you sent the PCM to & cost to tune ?

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@GatesRapes right on! I went through Mail order tuners for $300

[@GatesRapes]

@@JeepinJimmy Appreciate the update !!!

[@donsinegal4305]

Dude, u did a great job with video Lil scary for a shade tree mechanic.. Thinking to do same to my 98. But 3 questions. What can did u add, how many miles on engine and no stall converter required in tranny.?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks buddy! Its a Texas Speed 228r, engine has 55k, and no stall converter because this car is manual

[@jeremysgarage498]

Great video btw! But I'm trying to remove my steering rack, I did exactly what you done but the cradle won't drop? At all lol

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks! Dang not sure whats going on there. Mine didn’t drop much, but it did move and definitely helped

[@jeremysgarage498]

Ok I picked my purse up and finally got it out!

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@jeremysgarage498 haha right on! They are a pain in the butt for sure

[@rockod8880]

Great video

[@JeepinJimmy]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@mistmedia3686]

What can I put in I just got a c5 not to long ago trying to see what my options are

[@astronautdolphindetective6908]

great video

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks!

[@dalehauck4787]

Nice job.

[@Megacatares]

What rims on the c5? They look great, nice video thank you!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks! They are actually just the stock base wheels! Painted anthracite grey and no center caps

[@jamescarpenter4777]

What exhaust do you have? Great video!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks man! In this video it was long tube headers, catless, xpipe, and no mufflers

[@franciscotorres6633]

How much dose something like that cost parts and installation on a c5

[@joshuajones8505]

Really awesome!! Is that an FRC?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Naw sir just a base hatch

[@irocss85]

Great video. I've installed 6? Cams in 4gen foodies but haven't done a vette yet. How did you remove the oil pump with out removing the oil pan? That freaking pickup tube bolts on the bottom isn't it? Also it's been about, oh, 15 years since I did an ls cam swap. Turns out having a kid takes allot of time. Lol. Truth is I haven't needed to do side jobs since then. So I haven't. What's a decent going rate for a cam swap in a Vette these days costing people?

[@JeepinJimmy]

The oil pump is keyed to slip over the crank and is held in with 4 bolts right on the front, sorry I didnt get a better shot! But youre right, the pickup bolt is on the bottom, but it was accessible. Just dont drop it down in haha. Id say this cost around $2500. But no labor of course! haha

[@irocss85]

@@JeepinJimmy thanks for the reply. I was trying to find a typical labor price the shops are charging their customers who can't do it themselves. I don't want to over charge my customers. Got 2 side jobs lined up to do them in my garage.

[@austinkerzisnik8750]

wish you would have shown how you managed to change the timing chain and oil pump with the motor still in the car because i know its a pain in the ass.

[@JeepinJimmy]

Well the timing chain is easy with the oil pump off. The only pain about the oil pump is the pickup tube bolt on the bottom, just dont drop it in the pan hahaha

[@adamthekurd7210]

What part of texas are u located in?

[@punk86]

Great video man! What happens if you don't have compressed air?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks! The valves would fall into the cylinder and you would have to take off the heads to retrieve them lol

[@punk86]

@@JeepinJimmy I guess the only other thing would be to pull the heads eh?

[@charliedee9276]

You can also feed a length of rope into the cylinder and bring the piston up compressing it into the heads of the valves. You do have to keep the crank from rotating back again when the valve heads push on the rope.

[@mccreamy720]

do you remember the push rod length option you chose for the cam kit?

[@JeepinJimmy]

7.400"

[@mellow8309]

Hey man, where did you move the jack stands when you dropped down the crossmemeber from getting the steering rack out?

[@JeepinJimmy]

I cant remember for the life of me haha. I feel like it was on the front jack points

[@TreyPettigrew-es4xp]

What have you done about your pull key wait 10sec code?

[@JeepinJimmy]

I ended up replacing the steering column for a whole other reason and the issue went away! If you are having the same issue check out the LMC5 module

[@andrewadair1336]

Nice video, how does the cam affect your ability to daily drive the car?

[@JeepinJimmy]

The cam itself is very drivable but the exhaust set up I have might make it a little bit much for a daily driver haha

[@jimharrow8104]

Great job... 👍

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks!

[@StevenCollects]

How long would you say the job took you to do? Great video

[@JeepinJimmy]

This was done over a weekend

[@marcengstrom3245]

Just curious, why did you not change the lifter on this cam swap? I'm looking to do a swap, but the engine is out of the car.

[@JeepinJimmy]

I didnt want to have to deal with taking the heads off without swapping them. Plus the low miles on the engine, so I wasnt worried about it

[@jakethesolomon]

Update on the vette!!!

[@JeepinJimmy]

Can do! What would you want to see? How everythings doing since the cam or like a full walkaround?

[@jakethesolomon]

@@JeepinJimmy all of it! You actually inspired me and I did the exact same cam as yours. Made 370 wheel

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@jakethesolomon right on man, Glad to hear! You do headers too?

[@jakethesolomon]

@@JeepinJimmy had headers on the car when I bought it

[@gabrielreyes4747]

Are you happy with the difference from the headers ,cam ,tune? Got the same car stock just cold air intake. Worth it?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Yessir very happy. The headers by themselves didnt really offer much, but the whole package definitely wakes the car up

[@lgolos1973]

before this was it a stock c5 until you added the cam + springs ?

[@JeepinJimmy]

It had headers but stock otherwise!

[@robertmarez1261]

did you need to tune it before starting it or can you go on a coup[le heat cycles before getting it tuned ?

[@JeepinJimmy]

You don't need to tune it before start up, but mine was

[@nachosilva3777]

I have a question! Can i leave my old oil pump on? whenever im doin a cam swapped cuz it still shows good oil pressure.

[@JeepinJimmy]

For sure! Its definitely optional and more of a “while youre in there” kind of thing lol

[@BsM-s1b]

Your a beast

[@jacko87]

Very useful video💪 How much HP did you gain?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks for watching! I didnt get it on a dyno yet but im hoping to be near the 400 mark!

[@Lexannn]

You said you sent out your PCM for a tune, did you have to do an idle relearn besides the tune ?

[@JeepinJimmy]

I did not have to do a idle relearn

[@thelion6614]

Did you have to realign after you finished?

[@JeepinJimmy]

I did not. I was thinking I would have to but it was fine. I probably still should though!

[@Moonman808]

Excellent

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks!

[@sammylindsey7151]

Do you not have to replace lifters with the new cam?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Its not a must, especially with roller cams but this engine only had around 50k on it thats why I didnt

[@HandSolo1]

What lifters did you end up using?

[@HandSolo1]

Never mind Now I know…

[@MannyRodriguez555]

Is this cam NLA?

[@gaberealking4103]

Super scared to do this. I’m not mechanically inclined at all. This would be my first time ever cracking open an engine like this

[@juaquinluna1615]

howd it go

[@gaberealking4103]

@@juaquinluna1615 I haven’t done it yet :/ it’ll be quite awhile before I do

[@evancornelius9840]

What about running it at 2000 rpm to break in the cam

[@JeepinJimmy]

This uses a hydraulic roller cam and no break in is necessary

[@improvisewitme]

Didn't have to degree the cam?

[@gerardomedina333]

Master. 👍

[@ILovefood92]

Do you have a stall converter does it require one

[@JeepinJimmy]

None needed for a manual car like this one!

[@markwarren7959]

Student Driver. That's right, scare the hell outta 'em.🤣

[@JeepinJimmy]

Hearing loss may occur😂

[@dominicksainte22]

great video....did you get it tuned?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks! Yes I got a mail order tune and had it in before the cam was done. So all the idling clips in the video were tuned

[@dominicksainte22]

@@JeepinJimmy where did u get it from. I have a 6.0 swap I'm finishing up this weekend. I need a tune in the ballpark for engine break in and then take it in for a dyno tune

[@JeepinJimmy]

@@dominicksainte22 mailordertuner.com it was about a 2 day turn around

[@bluegrassbassing3790]

Thank you sir

[@ZacharyKarmy]

What cam did you end up going with?

[@JeepinJimmy]

Texas Speed 228r. I made a separate video showing all the parts and part numbers plus the detailed cam specs

[@chrisnext1246]

So you don’t need a tune it’s ok to drive?

[@JeepinJimmy]

I had my ecu shipped out before hand to get a mail order tune so it never ran untuned with the cam

[@pindikanwar2053]

How long did the whole swap take you?

[@JeepinJimmy]

I did this over the course of a week to film and such, but this could definitely be done in a weekend with the right preparation!

[@Reggiestreet]

Good work you didn’t mention anything about the tune

[@JeepinJimmy]

Thanks buddy! I definitely should have but I forgot because I had the pcm shipped out for a mail order tune before I even did the swap so it was out of sight out of mind😂

[@jessecalifornia2844]

Whit size dowl rods

[@JeepinJimmy]

5/16"

[@jairosilva925]

Is that a stock exhaust??

[@JeepinJimmy]

Noooo. Long tube headers, catless, x-pipe, and muffler delete

[@jairosilva925]

Did you ever have to get it tuned? And thank you for your response 💯💪🏻

[@fullrpm6638]

Every single vette video I see has the 10 second notification 🤦🏽‍♂️ that thing is so annoying. Those who know know and those who don’t you’ll figure it out 😂

[@lockonstratos7787]

Would have been easier if you just removed from quarters and front bumper

[@Urmum-t9t]

Why did i think this would be easy😭💀