I have done some research and feel pretty confident I can do the install and save myself a few $$. I just have a few questions, maybe they are noob....may be not. What lube is good for the cams as described in the "Vishnu How To" post? Second, what sealant type is required around the cam angle sensor before reinstalling it? Can the car be driven, without boost, until it is tuned(tuning will be done immeadately..but I have to get the car there somehow )? I am running Speed Density(AEM) so the car is very resistant to change w/out proper tuning. Are any gaskets in need of replacement after this install...I don't think so, but I figured I would ask?

This is a bit off topic, but if injectors are replaced...can the car be driven right away....or is tuning necessary? Obviously the car will be tuned but it has to get to the tuner.

Thanks for any help you guys can offer.

 

I am pretty sure there is a write-up on www.evomoto.com

 

Here is the direct link:

http://www.evomoto.com/tech_info.php...3_6&tech_id=18

 

you can get engine lube for your cams at about any autoparts store. as for the tuning i wouldn't adjust boost any. i would just take it easy on the car during the trip too your tuner. under light spool you won't have any problems, just don't test your new torque out until after the tune. as for the injectors i would say that yes your ems is going to have to be adjusted to your new injectors. just have your tuner install the injectors if you're worried and they can tune it then. it shouldn't be much it's a rather easy install. jason

 

Thanks. I figured I would wait for the injectors until I get to the shop. None of the "How To" sections mention what type of sealant, is it any generic "engine sealant" or maybe something more specific.

 

You need OEM megaGrey gasket maker, you can find it at autozone,discount, etc..

 

one thing i'll add is make sure you have a torque wrench that has the range you need.
i had my nice snap-on one for the big stuff(50-250lbs. i think) but i didn't have one wimpy enough to the the caps (15lbs i think) so i had to wait to finish up until i could go grab one. that torque really matters because that's what it's torqued to when they machine the block.
if you overtighten, the holes get out of round and basically pinch the cam. not good!

pretty easy job though if you take your time. i used the evomoto info as well and it worked fine. i also saw a bunch of stuff about the belt tensioner binding. i had now problem with that
but i also went slow. i think the manual(or maybe evomoto) said tighten the tool at a rate of 60degs. per second. a quarter turn on the ratchet is 90degs. so i did half of that just to be safe.
you need to go slow because the tensioner takes some time to release. if you go too fast it doesn't have enough time to react and you start to bind up against it.

good luck,
sean