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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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Installing a G5X3@112LSA, with ls1 heads that have a mild port, patriot valvesprings .650 lift springs, titanium retainers, and new seals i know im gunna hve to upgrade the push rods so which ones?? Oh and anything else u guys may think of...
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Installing a G5X3@112LSA, with ls1 heads that have a mild port, patriot valvesprings .650 lift springs, titanium retainers, and new seals i know im gunna hve to upgrade the push rods so which ones?? Oh and anything else u guys may think of...
If your heads aren't milled the stock size would be what you want. 7.40
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180 degree thermostat and a LS2 timing chain. Make sure that you use lock tight on the timing chain gear bolts.
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If you keep 7.4's, be prepared for a noisy valve train. Get the new base circle from LG and use that to determine the additional length you will need in your pushrods. Likely 7.425", but run the numbers.
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