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Old 03-25-2013, 11:56 AM
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Very Nice write up. I figured I would look at this to get an idea of how hard it was to get to the header bolts because im about to do a head swap. It appears to be fairly easy if you use a open ended wrench or one that has a ratchet end on it.

Also i wanted to add that the sensor on the back of the intake is the sensor that measures manifold pressure therfore it is your MAP sensor and not the MAF sensor.
You may have known that and it may very well have just been a typo, but i figured i would throw that out there.
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Awesome write-up, I actually used it to replace my water pump.

1 thing though, the belt routing is wrong. If you route it like your picture the belt rubs on a bolt on the alternator bracket and will tear it up. Had to look up the belt routing elsewhere to fix it.

Ask me how I know. Twice.
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Let me also commend you on this incredible write-up. Will be using your guides for several spring projects once I awaken the beast from her winter slumber.
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Originally Posted by I8URSVT
Post dyno #'s once you get it tuned, great write up!
I second this...???
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He made 442 hp.
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Originally Posted by ZONick
Awesome write-up, I actually used it to replace my water pump.

1 thing though, the belt routing is wrong. If you route it like your picture the belt rubs on a bolt on the alternator bracket and will tear it up. Had to look up the belt routing elsewhere to fix it.

Ask me how I know. Twice.
I agree, the belt routing is incorrect and will rub exactly where you say.
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I've been using this write up also for the ls2. There's a few differences like all of the grounds are on the back of the heads and my car had a shim on the crank timing gear. Looks like an offset for the harmonic balancer.

And lollys write up forgets to add putting the timing chain guide back on before putting the oil pump back. I wasn't paying attention and was halfway through putting the oil pump back on when I remember.

It's a great write up and honestly the work isn't too bad as long as you read and take your time
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Originally Posted by NIKDSC5
He made 442 hp.
That's not very much for all the mods. FAST 102/NW 102, super ported AFR heads, and a decent cam...whereas GTOs, Camaros, and Vettes make 442 with just a healthy cam and intake manifold, or close to it. le sigh...
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I want to do this on my own but, I'm afraid of making a expensive mistake. Lol whats the total labor time on it you think?
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Cam and heads your first time...4 days.
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I appreciate the work put into this, it made my life easier when doing my swap.
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Originally Posted by bmylez
That's not very much for all the mods. FAST 102/NW 102, super ported AFR heads, and a decent cam...whereas GTOs, Camaros, and Vettes make 442 with just a healthy cam and intake manifold, or close to it. le sigh...
I get HP robbed because of the 9" rear end.

And yes, that belt routing is incorrect....I apologize. I obviously took the pic before I changed it. Sorry guys. I'll post a new one with the correct belt routing when I have a change to take a new pic.
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Here's the correct belt routing

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What was the torque? Also, and dyno graph to post up?
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Originally Posted by NIKDSC5
What was the torque? Also, and dyno graph to post up?
TBH I don't remember. I'll have to do some digging.
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One thing, on the vents at the tb. I'm doing the same fast 102 and ls2 tb, new tb doesn't have coolant lines thru it so I hooked it up just like u done, but what about the vent off pass valve cover, side of intake and valley cover? Connect them all together with a tee? Confused on that part. Thx
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Originally Posted by 05maroonv
One thing, on the vents at the tb. I'm doing the same fast 102 and ls2 tb, new tb doesn't have coolant lines thru it so I hooked it up just like u done, but what about the vent off pass valve cover, side of intake and valley cover? Connect them all together with a tee? Confused on that part. Thx
If I understand what you are saying correctly, You'll want to connect the breather off the valve cover to the air intake. I had to drill a hole in mine and screwed in a barb fitting and added RTV around it so it didn't leak.

The other lines are going to my oil catch can.
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Small nit-picky note. You list removing the chain damper before removing the oil pump. This is not possible because the oil pump is in the way of the right side damper bolt. I'm trying to change the damper right now (I have the super stupid orange tensioner) and there's no way of getting that bolt out. I completely unbolted the oil pump, but with the pickup attached, there's only a tiny bit of flexibility.

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super nice write up like always tons of good info!
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Very great write up! thank you! im about to do my cam swap in a couple weeks!


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