Many engine builders refer to the camshaft as the heart of the engine—and for good reason. After all, it plays an integral role in the engine’s overall performance and demands a serious attention to detail.

Suffice it to say, installing a cam the right way is a big, big deal.

So the engine aces over at All Chevy Performance give you an in-depth tutorial on how to install a camshaft the right way, so that it’ll safely deliver reliable valve events for years to come.

This video is part of an LS engine build series from In The Garage Media. You can see more of these engine building tutorials here.

You’ll get a close look at the best camshaft pre-lube procedure, along with some pointers on installing the cam retainer plate too. As an added bonus, you’ll see the recommend torque specs for the critical bolts as well.

It’s all packed into this short, one minute video below. If you’ve got an LS Camshaft install coming up, it’s definitely worth watching: