Unertl42

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I'm trying to get all of my stuff together, and would like to know what I'm missing. I have:
Vengeance VRX3
Patriot LS6 heads w/patriot dual springs and Ti retainers
Head Gaskets
ARP head bolts
Comp 7.350 push rods
LS7 Lifters
LS2 Lifter Trays
Vengeance ported & shimmed LS2 oil pump
LS2 timing chain
TSP cam bolt kit (GM Timing Cover Gasket, GM Timing Cover Seal, GM Water Pump Gaskets & GM Harmonic Balancer Bolt)
Yella Terra 1.7 RR
UD Pulley (w/belts and Crank Bolt)
ARP header studs
Spark Plugs
Locktite
Fluids

So what am I missing?

pgh_ws6

Not to get off your subject but I am looking to do the same thing, if you dont mind me asking what did it all cost parts wise?

matt94z

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Might replace intake gaskets, not really a must though. Why are you using such a short push rod?

Unertl42

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because of the length of the LS7 lifters, they are .050 longer than the stock LS1 lifters

Unertl42

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Cost was around $2000, but I got a great deal on the heads and cam

Red99TA

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Don't forget the oil pump o-ring (unless it comes w/ your new oil pump). I would also recommend degreeing the cam too which will require an adjustable timing chain set.

matt94z

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You can use offset bushings to degree your cam with a ls2 set....

Red99TA

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Forgot to mention if you don't have a source of compressed air then it's a good idea to get some cans of dusting spray - the little cans that blow air out that you use for dusting electronics and stuff like that. Just to ensure ALL water/coolant is out of the head bolt holes in the block before bolting down the new heads.

Unertl42

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ok, I'll have an air compressor, and my buddy has the timing kit

c0ncEpT

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When you pull the water pump hook a wet/dry vac up to the holes and suck out all the coolant and you wont have to worry about coolant in the head bolt holes. I mean you should still check them to be sure but in my experience this method work very well.

SLOW 94 LT1

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If your water pump has any sort of mileage on it, I'd recommend getting a new one for preventative maintenance. I did when I did my cam swap, but mine had 75k miles on it too. But I didn't think about it until we had it off the car and the closest place that had one was an hour away. Made for a long night...just something to think about.

jlrz28

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10mm gearwrench

Unertl42

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those wrenches are amazing, I'll have to get some