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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 07:27 PM
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Hi all, I'm looking to get an A&A kit installed and was wondering what it would take to remove the LS7 heads once the kit is on? Reason being is I plan to remove the heads next year and install MS90 valve guides.
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A tensioner lock bolt, and some bracket removal. Maybe adds an hour extra. I've taken off my direct drive and blower multiple times, I'm not gonna say it's a breeze but it's doable.
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Basically need to remove the blower, but heads should be addressed first prior to the blower. No reason to scatter the motor and cost you $10k+ when you can deal with it now and add blower next year.
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Basically need to remove the blower, but heads should be addressed first prior to the blower. No reason to scatter the motor and cost you $10k+ when you can deal with it now and add blower next year.
My heads are done but I only went with PM guides. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before they wear out so I'm planning MS90s in the future. The joys of LS7 ownership...
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Unless you didn't do it correctly, no reason they will wear again. Enjoy it. If you got a decent setup, no reason to touch them or take them off again unless you like burning money.
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Originally Posted by ssbowtie1
My heads are done but I only went with PM guides. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before they wear out so I'm planning MS90s in the future. The joys of LS7 ownership...
A simple inspection down the road while tell you whether its even necessary. Did you go with a radical cam or something? If so, its probably not boost friendly to begin with.
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