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Tools that make LS engine work easier to do correctly.

Browse the LS cam swap, rebuild, measuring, and assembly tools currently recommended in the Champ Motorsports guides.

Cam swap tools

Tools for front-drive and valvetrain work.

Harmonic balancer puller tool kit product image Front Drive

Balancer puller

Used to remove the harmonic balancer without damaging the crank snout or front seal area.

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Harmonic balancer installer tool product image Front Drive

Balancer installer

Used to reinstall the harmonic balancer straight and controlled without hammering it onto the crankshaft.

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LS valve spring compressor tool product image Valvetrain

Valve spring compressor

Needed to swap valve springs and seals while keeping the valve controlled in the cylinder head.

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3/8-inch torque wrench product image Fasteners

3/8-inch torque wrench

Important for tightening front cover, rocker, cam retainer, intake, water pump, and other smaller LS hardware correctly.

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Socket and access tools

Basic tools that help with teardown and stubborn hardware.

Cordless impact gun product image Power Tool

Impact gun

Helpful for removing stubborn bolts and speeding up disassembly. Use a torque wrench, not an impact, for final tightening.

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Basic mechanic socket set product image Access

Basic socket set

A starting point for removing front-drive parts, covers, brackets, accessories, and general LS hardware.

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Black impact socket set product image Access

Impact socket set

Impact sockets are built for use with an impact gun and are the safer choice for stubborn LS hardware and crank bolt work.

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Rebuild tools

Measuring and piston installation tools.

Measuring

Micrometers

Used to measure crank journals and other precision engine parts before choosing bearings or confirming machine-shop measurements.

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Measuring

Dial bore gauge

Used with micrometers to check cylinder bore size, taper, and out-of-round before choosing pistons, rings, or machine-shop work.

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Cam Bearings

Cam bearing installation tool

Specialty tool for removing and installing LS cam bearings during a deeper rebuild. Confirm tool sizing and bearing design before ordering.

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Clearance

Plastigage

Helpful for checking crank-to-bearing oil clearance during a beginner-friendly rebuild.

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Fasteners

1/2-inch torque wrench and angle gauge

Needed for higher-torque LS fasteners like head bolts, main bolts, rod bolts, crank bolt steps, and other torque-to-angle hardware.

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Measuring

Feeler gauges

Useful for checking small gaps during engine assembly, including ring gap checks and general clearance work.

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Pistons

4.8 / 5.3 LS piston ring compressor

Used to install 4.8 or 5.3 LS pistons without damaging the rings or cylinder walls. Match the compressor to the bore size before ordering.

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Pistons

6.0 LS piston ring compressor

Used to install 6.0 LS pistons without damaging the rings or cylinder walls. Match the compressor size to the engine bore before ordering.

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Assembly supplies

Lubricants and sealers used during reassembly.

Clevite assembly lube product image Supplies

Clevite assembly lube

Used for lubricating cam journals, timing components, lifters, pushrods, rocker contact points, and other moving parts during reassembly.

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Automotive gasket sealer product image Supplies

Gasket sealer

Used for sealing the areas that need extra help during front cover, timing cover, or related engine reassembly work.

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Supplies

Loctite threadlocker

Used on fasteners that call for threadlocker during LS engine assembly. Follow the service manual or part instructions for where it is required.

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Supplies

Engine oil

Engine oil listing for startup, priming, and post-assembly service planning.

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Cleaning supplies

Cleaners and brushes for teardown and reassembly prep.

Cleaner

Brake cleaner

Used for cleaning metal parts, bolt holes, gasket surfaces, and oily areas before reassembly.

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Cleaner

Engine degreaser

Helpful for cleaning greasy engine parts during teardown before inspection or machine-shop work.

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Brush Kit

Brush cleaning kit for LS engines

Used for cleaning oil passages, threaded holes, small ports, and hard-to-reach engine areas before final assembly.

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