ANTICOP RAM AIR

iTrader: (7)

Im about to do the swap in my 99 TA.. Trying to think of all the crap I should do when the motor is on the stand... suggestions?

So far, Ive got:

New front/rear cover seals
Oil pan gasket
Timing chain


What else can I do? I want to do the rod bolts with ARPs. I can just pull one bolt and replace it with the ARP? Then torque to spec, right? Seems like Im missing something...

3rdCoastPowerSports

iTrader: (5)

ARP requires resizing the rods. I believe Kartech bolts are a direct replacement and don't require resizing. Are you planning on pulling the heads off?

mark21742

On my first ls1 I used the Katech bolts, just like you said, take them out and replace them one at a time and never had a problem....the Katech bolts even held strong when I sucked a bunch of water in and blew number 7 rod out the side of the block lol.

I'm running ARP bolts in my engine now (had them resized) and working great.

So either way will work

ANTICOP RAM AIR

iTrader: (7)

I wasnt planning on pulling the heads... is there a reason I should?.. this motor is clean clean clean inside and has about 53k miles.

trans_am7935

iTrader: (15)

it is always a good idea, cause all people lie, especially to sell something they don't want. so if you have another 1-200 bucks laying around, pulling the heads is a good idea