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vbl · 05-08-2007, 11:03 PM

hi everyone, after i install the cams, do i need to adjust the Valve Lash? i heard one of my friend said that (not sure is he right). Thanks

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-08-2007, 11:18 PM

SRs? Step 1 HKS are all bolt ins. Also Hydaulic lifters buddy...

vbl · 05-08-2007, 11:19 PM

SR20DET and YES 264 step 1. So....All direct bolt in and NO adjust or change to anything ??

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-08-2007, 11:30 PM

Nopes, here's a lil trick when you do swap the cams. I'm assuming your using the stock cam gears and an S13 SR, so when you lift the valve cover off, first thing you do is get some zip-tie and zip tie the cam gears and the chain together so it wont skip or come off the chain. Loosen the cam gear bolts but dont take it off completely. Then pop the chain tensioner and start popping off the cam retainers. Make sure you put them back where you take them off. So keep the same studs and retainers in the same spot. Dont worry about the chain dropping of, as long as the zip ties are in place attached to the cam gears, it shouldnt really matter much.

Also when you put the cams on, make sure the front part is seated in the groove properly. Ive seen people snap the damn things because it caught the lip and wasnt seating properly when they started torquing down the retainers

vbl · 05-08-2007, 11:35 PM

OHH, i'm sorry i didn't mention about CAM GEARS, I have HKS Adjustable cam gear, that i'm going to install with the camshaft. So any other sequence to install it. Thanks

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-08-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by vbl

OHH, i'm sorry i didn't mention about CAM GEARS, I have HKS Adjustable cam gear, that i'm going to install with the camshaft. So any other sequence to install it. Thanks

If your swapping in cam gears, make sure the car is in TDC and hold your breath that the chain and cams gears are properly aligned before you pull the cams and gears off. If they're not, then time to bust out a marker and mark the chain and gear.

Here...this might help too...
http://www.rs-enthalpy.com/tuning/sr-cam-alignment.doc

vbl · 05-08-2007, 11:45 PM

kool let me try that tomorrow. Anyone else have any other ideas that would appreciate. Thank U

05-08-2007, 11:03 PM	#1
vbl BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Installing HKS Camshaft hi everyone, after i install the cams, do i need to adjust the Valve Lash? i heard one of my friend said that (not sure is he right). Thanks Last edited by vbl; 05-08-2007 at 11:29 PM..

05-08-2007, 11:18 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	SRs? Step 1 HKS are all bolt ins. Also Hydaulic lifters buddy... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

05-08-2007, 11:30 PM	#4
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Nopes, here's a lil trick when you do swap the cams. I'm assuming your using the stock cam gears and an S13 SR, so when you lift the valve cover off, first thing you do is get some zip-tie and zip tie the cam gears and the chain together so it wont skip or come off the chain. Loosen the cam gear bolts but dont take it off completely. Then pop the chain tensioner and start popping off the cam retainers. Make sure you put them back where you take them off. So keep the same studs and retainers in the same spot. Dont worry about the chain dropping of, as long as the zip ties are in place attached to the cam gears, it shouldnt really matter much. Also when you put the cams on, make sure the front part is seated in the groove properly. Ive seen people snap the damn things because it caught the lip and wasnt seating properly when they started torquing down the retainers __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

05-08-2007, 11:19 PM	#3
vbl BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	SR20DET and YES 264 step 1. So....All direct bolt in and NO adjust or change to anything ??

05-08-2007, 11:35 PM	#5
vbl BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	OHH, i'm sorry i didn't mention about CAM GEARS, I have HKS Adjustable cam gear, that i'm going to install with the camshaft. So any other sequence to install it. Thanks

05-08-2007, 11:45 PM	#7
vbl BANNED Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	kool let me try that tomorrow. Anyone else have any other ideas that would appreciate. Thank U