Hey guys, so basically I'm finally going to put some money into my old pickup. It's a 1986 D150, auto w/360 LA. It's all stock except for a nice dent on the passenger door. I will be swapping in a holley sniper efi kit soon but I'm wanting to get some other mods out of the way first, hei distributor, edelbrock intake, headers.
Which brings me to the cam swap. I called up comp and we spoke for a bit and they gave me this kit #K20-214-4. I'm not looking for crazy power gains, all I want is a small lobe noise.
So I've been doing my research and this forums seems to be the most active when it comes to the dodge scene. It's been a pain trying to get info since sbm info isn't as plentiful as chevy or ford.
So my question is, will this cam swap be a straight forward job? I'm not new to wrenching but my experience is only with newer gm ls engines. My friend who is helping me has wrenched on older gm and ford engines.
What special tools will I need? I was reading on a few books about a tool to hold the camshaft in place while I install the timing chain and sprocket so the cam doesn't knock out a plug on the back.
I am ordering an adjustable pushrod to measure pushrod length.
I appreciate any and all advice, tips.
Sorry for the novel lol.
