if anyone in the area is doing a cam swap, you can borrow it. also, i have a set of comp stg 1 n/a cams that don't fit my car. i'd be willing to sell em for cheap.

 

as in for a 2.2l engine???

 

correct, they only fit 05 and 06s, so i'm guessing that he has a set that won't go into his 07

 

i has an 06

 

yeah, the exhaust cam will work on my 07, but the intake cam is a no go.

 

how hard is the install on these?? you said you have a tool for this...would you be willing to help with install?

 

What is the tool?

 

a jbp tool ??

 

yeah, the camshaft installation tool from j-body performance. it holds the cam gears in place so you don't have to touch the chain in order to swap cams

 

Wanna buy some Comp regrinds that will fit your 07?

 

I have never used one of these tools personally, I prefer just timing the motor. But I do know of someone that did use it, and it turned out the cars timing was off, and had some valves + piston carnage.

Now I am not saying the tool doesn't work, most likely was user error. But IMO, just retime the motor, cheaper than getting the tool, and it really isn't hard.

Anyone else have experience using on of these?

 

point taken, you shouldn't attempt replacing cams if you don't have some common sense. but using this tool, the timing gears and chain shouldn't move at all. and even if they do, you should turn the motor over a couple times by hand and make sure the marks still line up before putting it back together and starting it. as for cheaper, well, i already have it, so at this point it won't cost anyone anything.

 

Like I said, I am sure it was user error, because I have heard of lots of people using tools like this before. Just tossing it out there that its possible something can go wrong if you don't feel comfortable.

 

if/ when i do this with these cams ill just ask him to help me with the tool and then ill have vince retune it

Talked with mel...she said its cool...sooooooo....consider your cams sold