HOW TO ASSEMBLE 6.2L LT1 V8 CHEVY ENGINE AND DELETE AFM DOD VVT

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This is a very thorough walk through do it yourself tutorial i did on assembling a lt1 i will twin turbo later, in this video we upgrade the lt1 valve springs, vvt delete cam, oil pump, timing cover, delete the afm, change and replace all the gaskets, torque down the heads with ne arp hardware, install the harmonic balance, do the timing. Again this video is long but was meant to be thorough i will break this video down to smaller sections later. this was build for a corvette c7 6.2 lt1 but should work also for the Camaro 6.2 lt1 v8 and other vehicles as well.

Brian tooley racing cam, pushrods, titanium retainers

Late model engines timing cover, cam gear and timing chain guide

Katech oil pump and timing chain

Arp head studs

Che trunnion bushings

Ict valley tray and oil pressure sensor adaptor

Mahle and gm gaskets

Rtv black gasket maker

[donkeyearrs]

Excellent video. I love your attention to detail and no cutting corners.

[markks]

The best video I have ever seen as far as rebuilding, love the torque specs and such! A++++ video. Wish I could afford a rebuild like this! Great Job!

[khrism.]

I’m so grateful for these type of videos

[SlowBuildCo]

Awesome video man. Working on building an LT4, which from what it looks like is similar to LT1. Waiting to get some manuals but this gets me going. Appreciate it!

[javithedragon]

I can’t thank you enough for making this video, it’s very informative!!!

[dogdollaz]

All videos should be like this thanks.

[chuckhancock]

for $600-$700 you'd think LME could put the plastic wire management clips on the inside of the cover

[jimm]

Great video!

How did you run your PCV system since the new valley plate doesn't include that?

[bigbrown]

Hey Rich, awesome video.
Question I had, and assuming your cam had the 32% over fuel lobe, was whether you installed a LT4 high pressure fuel pump? And an LT4 lifter for the pump?
If so, did you use a lash cap with that valley cover or not?

[davidcoleman]

They make such better spring compression tools

[mayosturgell]

The one thing I need to add….. hold the handle of the torque wrench on the handle. Your torque specs are off when you’re holding it half way up the tool. Otherwise great video. I’ve subscribed

[NolanMcManus]

I am currently building something very similar to this. I am just curious if you could help me out with a question. I have installed my crank and the bearings are for the supercharger.. I know there is a main thrust bearing for the crank but the return bearing is a standard one like the other 4? I know LS builds had a top and bottom thrust bearing. Just curious if thats how these LT builds are

[bfkarger]

Use the Pushrod part number Specific to your Head/Head Gasket Thickness. Don't use this part number as a blind copy. Z51 or GrandSport Dry sump may have some additional parts. I know you're Canadian but Mahle is pronounce Molly. Chamfer not Chafer. Rudeness aside, great video with lots of detail. it takes time to make these for others. Well done.

[ryc]

Nice,
But you got the spring compressor wrong
The longer stud with the handle goes above, holding the adapter, the small stud must touch the valve head, to keep the angle right and not bend the spring compressor
With the handle on top, you will be able to crank it standing up

[haycall]

With ARP bolts I think there are 3 steps to torque the cylinder head bolts. There is no degree with them.

[JA]

Wow I wish I had known about that cam. I put TSP in mine that 10lbs is probably going to make a big difference.

[nathanbackner]

Hate to be that guy but grab the tork wrench by the end of the handle you will get a wrong reading thats why you were struggling to get to 18 ft lbs on the back cover. Also thanks for the video I did learn a lot im new to lt and im about to rebuild a 6.2 myself for a c10 project.

[MikeSmith-nuwt]

How many engine builders will tell you, they were so excited to finish it and drive it, hear it run, they forgot to fill it up with oil ??? 😂😂
I seen someone do that one time ..

[mvntxki]

can this engine be installed in a 2016 chevy Silverado? to replace the l86

[Cgonzalez]

They do sell the 1/2 inch torque wrench as well. Could of been easier than the 3/8 . Since its longer and make it easier to turn . I know cause i work on 18 wheelers and that 1/2 inch is a life saver