Install cams before...

[f4tj0n]

Scenario:

Fresh Shortblock on engine stand
Fresh head with supertech valve springs
S50 Cams/Trays/Lifters sitting on my bench

Question:

Install cams onto the head, first? Then install the assembled head to the shortblock?

or

Install head onto shortblock without cams, and then install the cams after?


I'm sure both ways work, BUT, since the motor is out of the car, I'm curious which route you guys would suggest.

Thanks!

[mpowerful]

Id put the head on first. Lighter without the cams in it haha.

[eandrade]

I would install the head on the block first, then install cams...when you install cams, it depresses the valves below deck height so you risk bending them.

[Bimmian89]

Head then cams for sure, those two 90 degree passes on the head bolts get pretty tight lol would be bitch with cams in the way

[f4tj0n]

I did ARP studs and it would have been more than a bitch to put the nuts on with the cams/trays in the way.