98Camarod

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Hopefully I will be getting some unmilled 241's with larger valves and dual springs. I'm looking for a deal on a cam that is around the specs a little lower than the vindicator so I do not have to flycut. I will be getting some compR lifters and some hardened pushrods. Also while I'm in there I'm replacing the oil pump and timing chain. I will also be installing a stall after the motor is going.

Right now I have the heads off and I have the crank bolt out. I havent got the balancer off yet because it started to rain. I'd rather not use a screwdriver due to Raise's most recent experience.

I'm having some trouble finding the answers to my questions.

Is there enough room to use studs for the heads while the motor is still in the car?

What is oem gasket thickness and what would be the best replacement for them with a cam with specs a tad lower than vindicator?

Does anyone know where I can get a flywheel locking tool and a pushrod length finder? I'm thinking that 7.4's will be what I need, but I'd rather be for certain.

Has anyone found a good gasket set for heads/cam swapping?

Thanks

2000TurboVert

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I want to say the head gasket thickness is (And I could be wrong) .045 with a 3.905 bore.

Pushrods are 7.400" FOR SURE!

2000TurboVert

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Gasket Package
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=3&pcid=157

Tools
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...&vid=3&pcid=17
(On the left of that page, it has different cat. I think your Flywheel took is in one of them!)

I believe its going to be VERY difficult for you to use head studs with the motor still in the car!

98Camarod

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Thanks for the links, but I didn't see the flywheel locking tool on TR. The gasket set doesn't say which type of gaskets they are. I'd like to know what I would be getting for 290 bucks. Plus there are some unneeded gaskets for my application. I may be better off getting them from the dealership seperately on account. I see many people say MLS gaskets, not only do I not know what this means, but I can't find where to get them.

gts500

OEM head gasket thikness is .051 get the new comteic .030 to get more compresstion

98Camarod

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I've read of too many problems with the those gaskets. I'd like to stay away from them.

gts500

really??? i would like to know what was it.

i was thinkin to get them

quiet_storm98

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what problems?? i have never heard of any problems from them unless they are installed wrong

98Camarod

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Well if the search worked right I'd post some links up. Anyone know if the studs will work with the motor still in the car?