C6 Corvette Cam Swap (Should You Replace Lifters, Timing Chain & Water Pump?)
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When doing a C6 Cam Install do you have to replace the Roller Lifters, Water Pump and Timing Chain? Lets discuss each component, one by one! ***************************************************************************************************** ANY purchase made by clicking one of the links below (even if you purchase a different product) helps support the channel - Thank You!. As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases. Toys4Life Recommended C6 Corvette PARTS! 🔥 $400 DISCOUNT on A&A Corvette Supercharger Kit for your Corvette! Toys4Life C5 Viewers get $400 off! Shoot me an email at [email protected] for details and to confirm the deal is still valid! 🔥🔥 C6 Cam Swap Tools, Parts and Supplies 1. Cam I chose (226/238, 600/600, 113 LSA: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-8707r1 2. PAC 1219 Valve Springs: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rsc-pac-1219-16 3. Valve Seals (Felpro): https://amzn.to/4hiLcrQ 4. C6 Harmonic Balancer Puller: https://amzn.to/3l9IYjp 5. C6 Seal Puller (Crank seal in timing cover): https://amzn.to/4cB7KSJ 6. C6 Timing Cover Seal : https://amzn.to/49it6TI 7. Front Crankshaft Seal Installer: https://amzn.to/3TL3c3h 8. (C6 Power Bond (Dayco) Harmonic Balancer (SFI Rated): https://amzn.to/4eFnIuD 9. (C6 Power Bond (Dayco) Harmonic Balancer (Upgrade over OEM): https://amzn.to/38BxKAL 10. C6 Harmonic Balancer Installer: https://amzn.to/3IIYewG 11. C6 GM Balancer Bolt: https://amzn.to/3lbrJy5 12. C6 ARP Balancer Bolt: https://amzn.to/42QPgcj 13. Craftsman 1/2" Drive 50-250 lb/ft Torque Wrench (For Crank Bolt): https://amzn.to/3OJTTyA 14. C6 Flywheel Holder for torquing balancer bolt: https://amzn.to/3ToNr1q 15. Balancer/Crank Pinning Kit: https://amzn.to/3P51t7n 16. Compression Gauge: https://amzn.to/3EhBh7b 17. Shrader Valve Removal Tool: https://amzn.to/42F4zXs 18. Valve Spring Compressor: https://amzn.to/3CKzqXY 19. Pen Magnet: https://amzn.to/4hFop9j 20. Clothes Pins: https://amzn.to/4hHPF7j 21. Pushrod Length Checking Tool: https://amzn.to/4jRLg3c 22. Permatex Assembly Lube: https://amzn.to/3CAK1Vx 23. Mobil 1 Gear Lube: https://amzn.to/40Ulp3s 24. Cleaner for cleaning Cam & Parts (Wear Gloves) : https://amzn.to/4gEacsx 25. Cam Retaining Plate & Bolts: https://amzn.to/3ExadAM 26. Loctite (Blue): https://amzn.to/3WIsscN 27. Felpro 72401 Oil Pump Pickup Tube O-Ring: https://amzn.to/3CmwssR 28. Tekton 3/8 3/8" Drive 10-80 lb/ft Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/4glASOF 29. Craftsman 1/2" Drive 50-250 lb/ft Torque Wrench (For Balancer Bolt): https://amzn.to/3OJTTyA 30. Tekton Torque Wrench (INCH - LBS): https://amzn.to/4gin4nX 31. 14 MM Stubby: https://amzn.to/40Z50uF ⭐ Essential TOOLS for your Corvette Garage! ⭐ 1. Low Profile Floor Jack: https://amzn.to/4g4imdY 2. Aluminum C6 Jacking Pucks (For Jacking from Side): https://amzn.to/3OG8Kdw 3. Rubber C6 Jacking Pucks/Pads (For Jacking from Side): https://amzn.to/3ZDsGUx 4. OTOFIX D1 Lite Advanced Bi-Directional OBD2 Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/3T3ATOs 5. Bluedriver Midrange Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/3D5SGPJ 6. Ancel Entry Level Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/4cB7Ae9 7. Stant Cooling System Pressure Tester: https://amzn.to/3A28XjP 8. Mighty Vac Vacuum Pump: https://amzn.to/3KClaSM 9. Mid-Range DIY Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/43HPP8C 10. HP Tuners - Scanner, Logger & Tuner (with 2 Credits - enough to Tune 1 C6): https://amzn.to/3OHfMib 11. Race Ramps: https://amzn.to/45jJBfZ 12. Jack Stands 23-13/16" Tall (Great): https://amzn.to/3x7Kqrf 13. Multimeter: https://amzn.to/3ZnU9IG ⭐C6 EXTERIOR PARTS: *C6 Front Replacement Air Dam Kit (Restores Air Flow to Radiator) : https://amzn.to/3OJC02Z ** C6 Morimoto Fog Light Assembly Upgrade: https://amzn.to/3Zt2730 *** C6 AmeriLite Headlight Upgrade: https://amzn.to/3VtbfDT ****LED Front & Rear Side Marker Lights: https://amzn.to/3VsPC6i ⭐⭐⭐C6 Shock Absorbers & Suspension * C6 AC Delco Base Front Shock: https://amzn.to/41r62A3 * C6 AC Delco Base Rear Shock: https://amzn.to/41hB0uu ** C6 Z06 FRONT(Fits Base C6 As well - Nice Upgrade): https://amzn.to/3Hs2Ol8 ** C6 Z06 REAR (Fits Base C6 As well - Nice Upgrade): https://amzn.to/3NoSyOc *** C6 Bilstein B6 Performance Shocks (Front & Rear): https://amzn.to/49qlDlj *** C6 Sway Bar End Links C5 & C6 (fits Front or Rear): https://amzn.to/3Xrk2Ig 🏁 C6 Corvette Brakes: 1. Power Stop C6 Corvette Brakes (BASE): https://amzn.to/4ilthBz 2. Power Stop C6 Corvette Brakes (Z51): https://amzn.to/3VvrRLc 3. Motive Power Brake Bleeder (C5 & C6): https://amzn.to/48r7xOy 4. Mighty Vac Vacuum Pump (Removing Brake & Clutch Fluid): https://amzn.to/3KClaSM 🏁 🏁 Scan & Tuning Related 1. EXCELLENT TUNING BOOK - Engine Management/Advanced Tuning: https://amzn.to/39PkCZw 2. Advanced OTOFIX D1 Lite Bi-Directional OBD2 Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/3T3ATOs 3. Entry Level Scan Tool: https://amzn.to/4cB7Ae9 4. HP Tuners - Scanner/Tuner (with 2 Credits - enough to Tune Your C6): https://amzn.to/3DGoV8M
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