Need cam install kit.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Central NJ/PA
Need cam install kit.
Who sells a complete gasket and bolt kit? I'm installing 02 LS6 heads and aftermarket cam in my 99 soon. What head gaskets should I look for?
thanks
J
thanks
J
Melting Slicks
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From: Bonita CA
Good question, I am doing very similar project, installing 03 LS6 heads and Z06 stock cam in a 00 Vert. I would imagine we would just use stock Z06 GM stuff since the deck surface is the same. I know you can get new head bolts from ARP. In your case, you need to make sure you are running the right springs and the right length push rods for that cam. I don't think it's a matter of a "kit" but instead parts designed for you cam. Talk to your cam manufacturer so you don't screw up the valve lash with that cam. The idea is to "center" the plunger in that lifter body which requires you to customize your installation.
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From: Newburgh NY
Ala www.ls1howto.com :
Parts:
- 2 LS1/LS6 engine heads
- 1 Camshaft
- Optional: Underdrive crank pulley
- Optional: blueprinted oil pump
- Optional: New timing chain
- Optional: New OEM 2001 style intake manifold
Bolts/gaskets:
- 2 GM headbolt kits (2x GMPN 12498545)
- OR ARP head bolts or head studs
- For 97-01' style heads, buy 1 pair of headgaskets (1x GMPN 12498543)
- For 02-03' style heads, buy 1 pair of headgaskets (1x GMPN 12498544)
- 2 AIR tube gaskets (2x GMPN 12553617)
- 2 Water pump gaskets for 1997-98 model cars (2x GMPN 12559271)
- 1 front engine seal (1x GMPN 12561244)
Supplies:
- 7 quarts of oil
- new oil filter
- Jug of dexcool compatible coolant
- RTV Hightemp silicon gasket maker
- Locktite (red tube)
- Tube of Anti-seize
- Shop rags, roll of paper towels
- One can of compressed air with plastic straw (look in computer section of an electronics store)
Parts:
- 2 LS1/LS6 engine heads
- 1 Camshaft
- Optional: Underdrive crank pulley
- Optional: blueprinted oil pump
- Optional: New timing chain
- Optional: New OEM 2001 style intake manifold
Bolts/gaskets:
- 2 GM headbolt kits (2x GMPN 12498545)
- OR ARP head bolts or head studs
- For 97-01' style heads, buy 1 pair of headgaskets (1x GMPN 12498543)
- For 02-03' style heads, buy 1 pair of headgaskets (1x GMPN 12498544)
- 2 AIR tube gaskets (2x GMPN 12553617)
- 2 Water pump gaskets for 1997-98 model cars (2x GMPN 12559271)
- 1 front engine seal (1x GMPN 12561244)
Supplies:
- 7 quarts of oil
- new oil filter
- Jug of dexcool compatible coolant
- RTV Hightemp silicon gasket maker
- Locktite (red tube)
- Tube of Anti-seize
- Shop rags, roll of paper towels
- One can of compressed air with plastic straw (look in computer section of an electronics store)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Central NJ/PA
Originally Posted by 2KREDVert
Good question, I am doing very similar project, installing 03 LS6 heads and Z06 stock cam in a 00 Vert. I would imagine we would just use stock Z06 GM stuff since the deck surface is the same. I know you can get new head bolts from ARP. In your case, you need to make sure you are running the right springs and the right length push rods for that cam. I don't think it's a matter of a "kit" but instead parts designed for you cam. Talk to your cam manufacturer so you don't screw up the valve lash with that cam. The idea is to "center" the plunger in that lifter body which requires you to customize your installation.
Melting Slicks
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From: Allentown PA
Originally Posted by cyclerage23
Who sells a complete gasket and bolt kit? I'm installing 02 LS6 heads and aftermarket cam in my 99 soon. What head gaskets should I look for?
thanks
J
thanks
J
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=7&pcid=157
