Cam install, Am I missing something ?
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Racer
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From: Shediac New-Brunswick
Cam install, Am I missing something ?
I am installing a TSP MS4, FAST 90\90 and probably new injectors. In my 02 Z06 shortly. This is what I have so far for gaskets and stuff.
head gaskets
exhaust manifold gaskets
timing chain cover gasket
ARP crank bolt
Any thing missing ? I know I need a couple more gaskets their. I hear allot of people install the LS2 timing chain is this a good idea ? What about the oil pump ?
Thanks !
head gaskets
exhaust manifold gaskets
timing chain cover gasket
ARP crank bolt
Any thing missing ? I know I need a couple more gaskets their. I hear allot of people install the LS2 timing chain is this a good idea ? What about the oil pump ?
Thanks !
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St. Jude Donor '03
Unless I'm missing something....you don't need head gaskets, and you don't need exhaust manifold gaskets (for a cam install). Are you changing heads too?
Your stock oil pump is fine. You will need a new pickup tube O-ring if you replace the timing chain (because the oil pump will have to be removed to swap the chain).
Definitely do the LS2 timing chain at bare minimum, Katech chain a bit better.
You will need a new front crank seal.
You will need (2) water pump gaskets.
You should strongly consider a new harmonic balancer....underdrive or stock size, no matter. The OE one is a POS.
You mentioned nothing about valve springs, but you'll definitely need a sturdy dual spring kit for that hi-lift cam.
You will also want better/stiffer pushrods. Ideally, buy an adjustable pushrod and measure to see what length you need after assembly, then order the correct length.
Your stock oil pump is fine. You will need a new pickup tube O-ring if you replace the timing chain (because the oil pump will have to be removed to swap the chain).
Definitely do the LS2 timing chain at bare minimum, Katech chain a bit better.
You will need a new front crank seal.
You will need (2) water pump gaskets.
You should strongly consider a new harmonic balancer....underdrive or stock size, no matter. The OE one is a POS.
You mentioned nothing about valve springs, but you'll definitely need a sturdy dual spring kit for that hi-lift cam.
You will also want better/stiffer pushrods. Ideally, buy an adjustable pushrod and measure to see what length you need after assembly, then order the correct length.
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St. Jude Donor '07
You did not mention anything about changing heads,Why would you need head gaskets? Or I'm I missing something
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St. Jude Donor '07
Unless I'm missing something....you don't need head gaskets, and you don't need exhaust manifold gaskets (for a cam install). Are you changing heads too?
Your stock oil pump is fine. You will need a new pickup tube O-ring if you replace the timing chain (because the oil pump will have to be removed to swap the chain).
Definitely do the LS2 timing chain at bare minimum, Katech chain a bit better.
You will need a new front crank seal.
You will need (2) water pump gaskets.
You should strongly consider a new harmonic balancer....underdrive or stock size, no matter. The OE one is a POS.
You mentioned nothing about valve springs, but you'll definitely need a sturdy dual spring kit for that hi-lift cam.
You will also want better/stiffer pushrods. Ideally, buy an adjustable pushrod and measure to see what length you need after assembly, then order the correct length.
Your stock oil pump is fine. You will need a new pickup tube O-ring if you replace the timing chain (because the oil pump will have to be removed to swap the chain).
Definitely do the LS2 timing chain at bare minimum, Katech chain a bit better.
You will need a new front crank seal.
You will need (2) water pump gaskets.
You should strongly consider a new harmonic balancer....underdrive or stock size, no matter. The OE one is a POS.
You mentioned nothing about valve springs, but you'll definitely need a sturdy dual spring kit for that hi-lift cam.
You will also want better/stiffer pushrods. Ideally, buy an adjustable pushrod and measure to see what length you need after assembly, then order the correct length.
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Racer
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From: Shediac New-Brunswick
Yea forgot to mention I might get my heads ported that's the reason behind those gaskets. I got new springs & push rods from TSP so i am good there. For balancer something like a powerbond ?
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St. Jude Donor '03
I've been running a Powerbond for the past 3 years. Was quite impressed with the quality of it out of the box, and it is still spinning true today. Very nice piece, well worth the $$.
Mine is a 25% underdrive, but I believe they also make one in stock diameter too. Either flavor, a substantial improvement over the stock pulley.
Mine is a 25% underdrive, but I believe they also make one in stock diameter too. Either flavor, a substantial improvement over the stock pulley.
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Unless I'm missing something....you don't need head gaskets, and you don't need exhaust manifold gaskets (for a cam install). Are you changing heads too?
Your stock oil pump is fine. You will need a new pickup tube O-ring if you replace the timing chain (because the oil pump will have to be removed to swap the chain).
Definitely do the LS2 timing chain at bare minimum, Katech chain a bit better.
You will need a new front crank seal.
You will need (2) water pump gaskets.
You should strongly consider a new harmonic balancer....underdrive or stock size, no matter. The OE one is a POS.
You mentioned nothing about valve springs, but you'll definitely need a sturdy dual spring kit for that hi-lift cam.
You will also want better/stiffer pushrods. Ideally, buy an adjustable pushrod and measure to see what length you need after assembly, then order the correct length.
Your stock oil pump is fine. You will need a new pickup tube O-ring if you replace the timing chain (because the oil pump will have to be removed to swap the chain).
Definitely do the LS2 timing chain at bare minimum, Katech chain a bit better.
You will need a new front crank seal.
You will need (2) water pump gaskets.
You should strongly consider a new harmonic balancer....underdrive or stock size, no matter. The OE one is a POS.
You mentioned nothing about valve springs, but you'll definitely need a sturdy dual spring kit for that hi-lift cam.
You will also want better/stiffer pushrods. Ideally, buy an adjustable pushrod and measure to see what length you need after assembly, then order the correct length.
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St. Jude Donor '03
And since the heads will be off, it would be the ideal time to drop in a fresh set of lifters and guides.
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Just throwing this out there...if you pull the heads be sure to take the time to clean the deck completely, it sucks and your back will hurt afterwards but its the only way to do it right, and blow the coolant out of the bolt holes. Use something that wont gouge chunks out of your aluminum block.
