I finally got my new cam installed. It took a bit longer than expected, the valve spring removal tool I had ended up failing and launching some springs. I had to go find another one to use. My new intake didn't fit, which is why I made the other thread asking about calculating head milling dimensions...
My first attempt at break in resulted in 2 banana shaped pushrods on cylinder 7. After tearing everything back down and inspecting, I found nothing wrong, so I replaced all of the pushrods and attempted break in again. The only issue the second time was an oil leak at the corner of the timing cover, oil pan and block. I finished the break in then dropped the pan to fix the leak, the seal got creased somehow and caused the leak.
I haven't driven it yet, but I changed the oil and it looked fine and the lifters all appear to be spinning. Now I need to reset my idle on my FiTech and calibrate the idle air stepper and it should be good to go. Hoping to get to that tomorrow.
Not the best video, but here it is idling for the first time. Still has a nice chop to the idle sound. Don't mind the moisture, was a cold idle after sitting for a few days and the air is still that temp here.
