SuperSonic05
12-02-2008, 02:50 PM
I am think about getting this cam and doing the install myself so I thought I would share what I found with all of you.
I found this write up on moddedmustangs.com by 07 procharger
Here it is guys. This is a write up instaling NSR Comp stage 2 cams in a 2007 Mustang GT. Let me tell you guys somthing right off the bat. If you are not well versed with hand tools and have alot of patience, stop reading now and take your car to a shop. This instal takes patience. I gaurante you will not be doing it in 3 hours! It took me 5 and a half...and I was taking my time so I didint mess anything up. I will be showing pics in here but you will have to read to fully understand what you have to do to do this right. So now for all the wrench heads that are still reading this, lets go.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall003.jpg
This is what you will need to do the job. Set of cams, Cam phaser bolts (old ones cant be reused because they are torque stretched) and the two Ford specialty tool. One is a timing chain wedge and the other is a valve spring comppresor. I will gwt into how to use these in a bit. You should also have a torque wrench that reads both foot and inch pounds...and some lube...I used motor oil.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall004.jpg
Go ahead and unhook the coil on plugs and the fuel injectors...they are just push clips but be gental..i have broke two so far by switching spark plugs. Once they are unhooked remove the coil on plug, there is one bolt for each. Leave the plugs IN, they dont have to be removed. Once the coils are off remove the cam cover. TIP. Unbolt the oil dipstick, it attaches to the block below the cover. This will make it much easier to remove the cover
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall017.jpg
Close up of where the dipstick bolts to the block...it is undone in this pic
This is what you should be looking at now.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall004.jpg
Now it is time to insert the timing chain wedge (yellow thing on a stick) one side is straight and one side is tapered so look at how the timing chain is running...it is opposite depending on what side you are doing...I started with the drivers or LEFT side first. I also marked the chain and sproket with a marker to make sure i was going to be lined up when reinstalling. MAKE SURE THE WEDGE IS IN TIGHT
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall006.jpg
Look closley and you an see the wedge inbetween the chain...notice how the top of the chain is rounded.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall005.jpg
Mark the chain and sproket now before undoing it from the cam
Now go ahead and remove the cam phaser bolt in the front of the cam...be gental...you dont want to roll the engine doing this...it might loosen the wedge. Once that is done simply slide the spocket off the end of the cam and let it sit there on the chain...other installs show removing the sprocket but it is not needed. It can sit there all together and will make reinstalling easier. Once that is done remove the cam journals. I started at the outside and worked my way in untill i was left with the middle one...there will be tension on the bolts all the way off because the cam i under pressure from the springs so be gental her and work back and forth from to pto bottom bolts to remove it evenly. Once that is done it should look like this.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall010.jpg
Now simply lift the cam out of its journals.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall011.jpg
Now simply pull of the cam follower which just sit there...they look like roller rockers. KEEP THEM IN ORDER. Also the journals are numbered 1 thru 5 with < arrows like that that represent the front of the engine. Keep an eye on them fro re assembly.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall014.jpg
Now you lube up the new cam and install it...leave the followers OUT. put the journals back on in proper order with the arrows facing the front of the engine 1 being closest to the front of the engine. Torque the cam journal caps to 89 Inch pounds. Now rotate the cam so the keyway is lined up with the sprocket and slide it on the cam. DO NOT REMOVE THE WEDGE YET. Now go get your new phaser bolt and screw it in and torque it to 30 foot pounds...then turn it 90 degrees more...this stretch torques the bolt and makes it unusable again. Now the motor is going to try and roll while you are torquing the bolt.I just put a ratchet on the crank bolt and held it from rolling while I torques it. I also marked my phaser bolt with a line after i torqued to 30 so i knew where 90 degrees was.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall016.jpg
New cam istalled
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall026.jpg
Phaser bolt
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall027.jpg
Notice the white line facing vertical on the bolt
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall028.jpg
After I torqued it 90 degrees...your done.
Now remove your wedge from the chain...Pull hard it wont want to come easy!
So now its time to put the cam followers back in....if you havint taken a break yet...do it now! Unfortunantly i couldint take any pics of me using the tool cause I was by myself but i will tell you best I can on how to use it. The tool is fairly easy to operate once you get the hang of it...the trick is to roll the engie into the perfect position to get all 3 followers in...I rolled so that the exhaust valve was getting ready to open...this seemed to be the sweet spot to get all the followers in. The snap into place but sometimes they can be awkward. I will give my number at the end of this for anyone who needs help wit hthat tool. I also have a link to another write up that shows the tool on the cam that i can send you.
Once you get the followers in go ahead and put the cam cover on. TIP there is a bead of silicone on the top and bottom of the head where it meets the timing cover...clean the old stuff off and reapply some new stuff....its worth it to ensure there are no leaks. Once the cover is on re assemble the coil packs and start on the other side...same procedures...heres a tip for the passenger side. Remove the battery. It makes isway easier to remove the cam cover
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall019.jpg
Remove the battery tray as well, just three bolts hold it in.
Follow the same procedures for both sides and you are all set! The hardest part was having the patience with that Spring tool but in the end its worth doing it that way. This way you know all the followers are in their proper place...It would suck if one spat out of place on start up!
Anyway i am willing to help anyone that tries this install. I am on Mountain time and my number is 1-780-779-8071 my name is Ken. Any questions please call.
run003.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and... (http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/?action=view¤t=run003.flv)
I found this write up on moddedmustangs.com by 07 procharger
Here it is guys. This is a write up instaling NSR Comp stage 2 cams in a 2007 Mustang GT. Let me tell you guys somthing right off the bat. If you are not well versed with hand tools and have alot of patience, stop reading now and take your car to a shop. This instal takes patience. I gaurante you will not be doing it in 3 hours! It took me 5 and a half...and I was taking my time so I didint mess anything up. I will be showing pics in here but you will have to read to fully understand what you have to do to do this right. So now for all the wrench heads that are still reading this, lets go.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall003.jpg
This is what you will need to do the job. Set of cams, Cam phaser bolts (old ones cant be reused because they are torque stretched) and the two Ford specialty tool. One is a timing chain wedge and the other is a valve spring comppresor. I will gwt into how to use these in a bit. You should also have a torque wrench that reads both foot and inch pounds...and some lube...I used motor oil.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall004.jpg
Go ahead and unhook the coil on plugs and the fuel injectors...they are just push clips but be gental..i have broke two so far by switching spark plugs. Once they are unhooked remove the coil on plug, there is one bolt for each. Leave the plugs IN, they dont have to be removed. Once the coils are off remove the cam cover. TIP. Unbolt the oil dipstick, it attaches to the block below the cover. This will make it much easier to remove the cover
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall017.jpg
Close up of where the dipstick bolts to the block...it is undone in this pic
This is what you should be looking at now.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall004.jpg
Now it is time to insert the timing chain wedge (yellow thing on a stick) one side is straight and one side is tapered so look at how the timing chain is running...it is opposite depending on what side you are doing...I started with the drivers or LEFT side first. I also marked the chain and sproket with a marker to make sure i was going to be lined up when reinstalling. MAKE SURE THE WEDGE IS IN TIGHT
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall006.jpg
Look closley and you an see the wedge inbetween the chain...notice how the top of the chain is rounded.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall005.jpg
Mark the chain and sproket now before undoing it from the cam
Now go ahead and remove the cam phaser bolt in the front of the cam...be gental...you dont want to roll the engine doing this...it might loosen the wedge. Once that is done simply slide the spocket off the end of the cam and let it sit there on the chain...other installs show removing the sprocket but it is not needed. It can sit there all together and will make reinstalling easier. Once that is done remove the cam journals. I started at the outside and worked my way in untill i was left with the middle one...there will be tension on the bolts all the way off because the cam i under pressure from the springs so be gental her and work back and forth from to pto bottom bolts to remove it evenly. Once that is done it should look like this.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall010.jpg
Now simply lift the cam out of its journals.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall011.jpg
Now simply pull of the cam follower which just sit there...they look like roller rockers. KEEP THEM IN ORDER. Also the journals are numbered 1 thru 5 with < arrows like that that represent the front of the engine. Keep an eye on them fro re assembly.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall014.jpg
Now you lube up the new cam and install it...leave the followers OUT. put the journals back on in proper order with the arrows facing the front of the engine 1 being closest to the front of the engine. Torque the cam journal caps to 89 Inch pounds. Now rotate the cam so the keyway is lined up with the sprocket and slide it on the cam. DO NOT REMOVE THE WEDGE YET. Now go get your new phaser bolt and screw it in and torque it to 30 foot pounds...then turn it 90 degrees more...this stretch torques the bolt and makes it unusable again. Now the motor is going to try and roll while you are torquing the bolt.I just put a ratchet on the crank bolt and held it from rolling while I torques it. I also marked my phaser bolt with a line after i torqued to 30 so i knew where 90 degrees was.
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall016.jpg
New cam istalled
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall026.jpg
Phaser bolt
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall027.jpg
Notice the white line facing vertical on the bolt
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall028.jpg
After I torqued it 90 degrees...your done.
Now remove your wedge from the chain...Pull hard it wont want to come easy!
So now its time to put the cam followers back in....if you havint taken a break yet...do it now! Unfortunantly i couldint take any pics of me using the tool cause I was by myself but i will tell you best I can on how to use it. The tool is fairly easy to operate once you get the hang of it...the trick is to roll the engie into the perfect position to get all 3 followers in...I rolled so that the exhaust valve was getting ready to open...this seemed to be the sweet spot to get all the followers in. The snap into place but sometimes they can be awkward. I will give my number at the end of this for anyone who needs help wit hthat tool. I also have a link to another write up that shows the tool on the cam that i can send you.
Once you get the followers in go ahead and put the cam cover on. TIP there is a bead of silicone on the top and bottom of the head where it meets the timing cover...clean the old stuff off and reapply some new stuff....its worth it to ensure there are no leaks. Once the cover is on re assemble the coil packs and start on the other side...same procedures...heres a tip for the passenger side. Remove the battery. It makes isway easier to remove the cam cover
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/caminstall019.jpg
Remove the battery tray as well, just three bolts hold it in.
Follow the same procedures for both sides and you are all set! The hardest part was having the patience with that Spring tool but in the end its worth doing it that way. This way you know all the followers are in their proper place...It would suck if one spat out of place on start up!
Anyway i am willing to help anyone that tries this install. I am on Mountain time and my number is 1-780-779-8071 my name is Ken. Any questions please call.
run003.flv - Video - Photobucket - Video and... (http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/gg59/07procharger/?action=view¤t=run003.flv)