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Old 05-02-2007, 03:27 PM
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Default Heads and Cam install question???

I'm getting ready to do a heads and cam install. If I could get a few sets of eyes on all this stuff to make sure I'm not missing anything before the big day (30 May) I would greatly appreciate it. Here's what I have so far:

- Precision Race Components Stage 2.5 5.3L Heads Fully CNC Ported & Assembled With Stainless Steel 2.04" Intake Valves, 1.575" Exhaust Valves, & PRC Dual Valve Spring Kit with Titanium Retainers
- Texas Speed Torquer v.2 Camshaft the Texas Speed Torquer 2 232/234 .595/.598, 114.
-Texas Speed & Performance Chromemoly Pushrods
-TSP Ported LS6 Oil Pump
- Roll master Single-Roller Non-Adjustable Timing Set
- GM Replacement Lifters, LS7 style lifter
- FAST 90MM intake
- FAST 90mm Throttle body.
- Injectors SVO 30lbs.
- Basic Heads & Camshaft Bolt & Gasket Kit
- LS1 Powerbond underdrive pulley V8 with belts and bolt

Oh, I almost forgot, Yank 3600SS stall converter and a 2400 Tran cooler also.
Thank-you

Barry

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Oil pump O-rings tend to get damaged during a swap. You should make sure your local parts store has the EXACT water temp sensor in stock as well. They are different year to year and model to model and the car will not run without it. I have seen several of these get broken during head/cam swaps. MOST autoparts stores DO NOT HAVE THESE ON HAND!!!

Double check to make sure you have all neccessary gaskets and tools handy before you start.

Obviously you'll need coolant,oil,trans fluid,filters etc.

The proper lubricant for the head bolts/studs if you're using is aftermarket.
TQ angle gauge/TQangle TQ Wrench is using TQ to yield fasteners.


You'll need a couple of dabs of RTV where the front cover and the pan meet. SO have that on hand as well. I used Permatex BLACK.

Ummmmm, It's been about 6 months since I did my last swap so I'll have to do some more thinking.
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ALSO- Unless you're puylling the motor/trans as a whole make sure you get some long extensions and a swivel 13mm and some gearwrenches (craftsman pro are the best I've found) This will make your converter work MUCH easier.
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Originally Posted by Cheatin' Chad
Oil pump O-rings tend to get damaged during a swap. You should make sure your local parts store has the EXACT water temp sensor in stock as well. They are different year to year and model to model and the car will not run without it. I have seen several of these get broken during head/cam swaps. MOST autoparts stores DO NOT HAVE THESE ON HAND!!!

Double check to make sure you have all neccessary gaskets and tools handy before you start.

Obviously you'll need coolant,oil,trans fluid,filters etc.

The proper lubricant for the head bolts/studs if you're using is aftermarket.
TQ angle gauge/TQangle TQ Wrench is using TQ to yield fasteners.


You'll need a couple of dabs of RTV where the front cover and the pan meet. SO have that on hand as well. I used Permatex BLACK.

Ummmmm, It's been about 6 months since I did my last swap so I'll have to do some more thinking.
Thanks brother great info!!!
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Originally Posted by Cheatin' Chad
Oil pump O-rings tend to get damaged during a swap. You should make sure your local parts store has the EXACT water temp sensor in stock as well. They are different year to year and model to model and the car will not run without it. I have seen several of these get broken during head/cam swaps. MOST autoparts stores DO NOT HAVE THESE ON HAND!!!

Double check to make sure you have all neccessary gaskets and tools handy before you start.

Obviously you'll need coolant,oil,trans fluid,filters etc.

The proper lubricant for the head bolts/studs if you're using is aftermarket.
TQ angle gauge/TQangle TQ Wrench is using TQ to yield fasteners.


You'll need a couple of dabs of RTV where the front cover and the pan meet. SO have that on hand as well. I used Permatex BLACK.

Ummmmm, It's been about 6 months since I did my last swap so I'll have to do some more thinking.
Is the EXACT water temp sensor different from a coolant temp sensor???

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So there aren’t any other major items that I should hit up while it’s all torn apart? And I still have alittle extra money burning ahole in my pocket???
Going once, Twice???
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BUMP!! Just trying to got more eyes on the post!!!
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Originally Posted by shooter
Is the EXACT water temp sensor different from a coolant temp sensor???

No,no, they are the same thing. What I meant was that you should make sure the have one in stock that is exactly the same as yours.
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Originally Posted by shooter
So there aren’t any other major items that I should hit up while it’s all torn apart? And I still have alittle extra money burning ahole in my pocket???
Going once, Twice???
100 shot for good measure!

Oh and dont forget youll need a tune, factor in that extra cost
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Originally Posted by eurospec1
100 shot for good measure!

Oh and dont forget youll need a tune, factor in that extra cost
I'm not planning on fooling around with the funny juice, but you never know. I have a shop in VA installing/tuning for $1100 on the 30 May, I can't wait to see the dyno runs. He's going to do a base line (before) for me too.
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I'm thinking about adding U/D pulley to my list of things, any commits????
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the powerbond %25, the same as the SLP crank pulley from what I hear; with a new gm crank bolt. always a good idea to do a pulley when doing a cam since you have to take the stocker off anyway.
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Originally Posted by MdFormula350
the powerbond %25, the same as the SLP crank pulley from what I hear; with a new gm crank bolt. always a good idea to do a pulley when doing a cam since you have to take the stocker off anyway.
Any idea where I can get a good price on one??
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byunspeed

http://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...e0073147ea94da

remember u need new belts also, he will get you all set up.
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Yup that's good to go, I'm going to do that.
Thanks
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damn that is gonna be one nasty car when ur done....good luck with it all...you might be able to drop that install price a bit if you take a case or 2 of beer with you
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Originally Posted by maroboy28
damn that is gonna be one nasty car when ur done....good luck with it all...you might be able to drop that install price a bit if you take a case or 2 of beer with you
That's a good idea, but I wouldn't want to give it to them until there done.
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Ok i'm two weeks out before the install so last call, I just got my powerbond pulley. Is there anything else that anyone can think of while it's all torn apart???? Please chime in while you can!!!
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Make sure you have feeler gauges also so that you can get the oil pump put back on right cus that can be a real bitch on a heads, cam install it takes some time.

Just warning ya
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