How to Remove / Install a Camshaft in a Small Block Chevy (EASY SWAP)

Filmed by ‪@JaronWhelan‬
How to remove and install a hydraulic flat tappet camshaft. I’m doing it on a Small Block Chevy 355, the cam got wrecked due to lack of oil. I installed a thumpr camshaft from comp cams. When installing a cam shaft make sure you also install required hardware like torque converter and valve springs. I already has updated valve springs and I put a 3200 stall converter in. Enjoy!

[@samstrucks]

I understand there are many different methods to this job that people use. This is how I do it and it works.

[@adamkonieska]

Thank you for this! This video was awesome. It was the perfect balance of informative, quick, and not too much talking. Sometimes I just want to see how the job is done, and not listen to a KZbinr opine about everything or watch them in realtime as they take all the bolts off by hand. Keep up the great work! Liked and subscribed!

[@samstrucks]

I’m glad you liked it!!

[@FrankRuff-lw6fk]

great job very simple and understandable. thanks

[@p-funk2067]

Great vid! Whats your suggestion on a cam for a stock 350 sbc or do I need to get a different engine to make a lot more hp than stock? Thanks in advance.

[@donovanvictor1563]

I have seen plenty of these videos but this is the most detailed explanation thank you

[@samstrucks]

I appreciate that!

[@crustydribblins]

Great video! I've always wanted to know how this is done without $1,000 worth of tools. I did hear that it's also good to soak the cam in oil for a day or so before install.

[@samstrucks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tony-uj2qp]

Thanks for the video just what I was looking for

[@samstrucks]

Glad I could help

[@stevereisman6872]

I had a performance engine built for me, a 350 with a 6-71 blower and the engine builder accidently used an aggressive cam (the 'wrong' cam, in his own words) and I was told the cam could be changed-out with not too much trouble. Given the video I just saw, it looks like a LOT of work!!!!!

[@jamesblinzler7421]

Keep it in there and sell it, a new long block and mild cam is easier than turning a drag car into a cruiser. I mean sell just the hopped up engine. Not the vehicle. Good motoring hope you find what you’re looking for.

[@jamesblinzler7421]

Hey man I appreciate the upload, I’m doing a cam new lifters and roller rockers this time. I’m on my 3rd sb350 build so I’m not a noob but I like to dot my I’s and cross my T’s before I go to wrenching on stuff. This is a good check list for guys going about this automotive surgery. Mines going in a 64 Impala I’m hoping it’s gonna burn tires with my set up, took me 2 yrs of saving just to get the parts. Cheers mate thanks again.

[@JamesAnderberg]

Easy Peazy, very well done.

[@TheGeneralJEDI]

Great video.. so I need to change out cam in my 1980 sbc 350. I don't know what specs or cam to get. I don't want to get a cam that will force me to change out other items other than what I will need to change like lifters, push rods, rocker nuts. What would be a good cam spec to have a nice rumble but not crazy enough to blow out other parts. Engine is stock. Thank in advance!

[@samstrucks]

I have good luck with the thumpr cam from comp cams

[@TheGeneralJEDI]

Any specification? Or will any work?

[@micahdeyton]

I have a 78 Pontiac trans am 400, 73,000 miles. Plan on putting in a 489 lunati voodoo cam. It has the original 406. Will I be okay with only replacing the valve springs? Everything else is original.

[@samstrucks]

Yep you’ll be good!

[@zacharygarner4780]

I have an 02 Tahoe that I want to put a Texas speed stage 2 cam in. What else should I upgrade or can I leave it all original?

[@desmikeaugst-ly9ps]

Good job boys ❤

[@1hunda100]

I much would it cost to cam kit swap my 96 Chevy caprice

[@davidjohnson1613]

Easy when engine is out of the vehicle, not so much when doing a cam swap with engine in vehicle.

[@samstrucks]

It’s the same thing

[@andrewbraun4679]

Nice video.

[@rydaaay5981]

Do you know what valves and pushrods i would get for a .560 valve lift cam in an all stock sbc 350?

[@samstrucks]

That is a massive amount of lift for a stock motor.

[@rydaaay5981]

@@samstrucks what would be the recommended replaced parts

[@rydaaay5981]

Without replacing almost everything

[@THEREALDEAL24_7]

Do i have to use new rockers and lifters when i do this?

[@samstrucks]

Not rockers, just lifters

[@THEREALDEAL24_7]

@@samstrucks ok thanks im planning on putting a cam in my truck im just not sure of everything i will have to get when i do it

[@haroldsanchez8235]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@SQUARE_ATC]

Nice! My only complaint about the video is that I didn’t hear you talk🤣

[@samstrucks]

Haha

[@samstrucks]

I learn visually, that’s why I made it like this

[@SQUARE_ATC]

@@samstrucks I’m kinda the same way! At least I got a bad Ricky🤣

[@1manshtshowandautobodystuf891]

No degreeing of the cam?

[@joshsprouse3073]

Me too dude

[@Oldfarmersgarage]

I put my new cam bearings in wrong so I gotta tear me motor back apart 😂

[@samstrucks]

Shoot

[@Oldfarmersgarage]

@@samstrucks yea lol. You know what they say tho. Cut twice measure once