Decadence75

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I recently got a good deal on the GMPP Hot Cam from a friend that had it on a shelf collecting dust. I am getting things together for it's install and wanted to make sure I have everything needed before getting started. This is a list of what I have and other stuff I will be getting soon. Is there anything that I am missing? This will be on the stock 853 heads.

Parts I have:

GMPP "HOT" Cam - 12480033
Front cover gasket - 12558013
Cank seal - 12561244
Water pump gaskets x2 - 12559271
New crank bolt - 12557840
Valve cover gasket x2 - 12560696
LS6 spring seat x16 - 12565118
LS6 spring lock x16 - doesn't have a part # on them, 10166345 I think?
LS6 spring (Blue) x16 - 12565117


Parts I need to get:

Valve stem seal set (intake) - 12533586
Valve stem seal set (exhaust) - 12457652
Spring retainers x16 - 10166344
LS2 timing chain - 12586482
Ported LS6 oil pump and new o-ring
3 arm pulley puller
Valve spring compressor tool
Flywheel locking tool
KD tools 901 air hold fittings
KD tools 2992 air hold extension hose
5/16" dowels to hold the lifters


Is there anything other than the obvious fluids and sealants that needs to be added to the list? Thanks!

sweet99ss

iTrader: (41)

Looks about like my list. I will be getting the hot cam too. Any reason you are getting the ls6 spring seats, locks, and retainers? You can just reuse the stockers as far as I know. That would save you some money there

TransAmcoupe98

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Since you are already in there, I would check out a COMP Trunion upgrade for $130, cheap insurance. Everything else looks solid for the most part. With the exception of the tune...which I'm sure you already know.

Decadence75

iTrader: (17)

The LS6 springs, seats and locks all came with the cam that I picked up from a friend. I am picking up the retainers to complete the package. If I am going to swap everything else might as well do the retainers while I am in there. My stock LS1 valve train has over 133K miles on it and I would just feel better making the swap. It's piece of mind.

I'll check that kit out. Thanks for the heads up on it.

sweet99ss

iTrader: (41)

Ok cool. I'm getting newer ones with my ls6 kit also I just thought i'd let you know

SStressin

iTrader: (5)

looks like you got all the good stuff.. maybe hardened pushrods you should get cheap insurance

Decadence75

iTrader: (17)

It is my understanding that with a cam of such a mild nature that the stock rods are adequate.

redtan

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I would still upgrade them...again it's cheap insurance.

SStressin

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yea they are fine but you can get a set for i think 120 bucks pretty cheap for a piece of mind that you wont bend a pushrod

dr_whigham

iTrader: (49)

Chances are, at 133k miles, you already have a bent PR and just haven't discovered it.

Decadence75

iTrader: (17)

Wouldn't there be some noticeable noise coming from the valve train if one was bent? I can't deny the wisdom and piece of mind that would come from replacing them, I was trying to do the swap on the cheap WS6store has a set of stock sized Manley chromemoly rods for $100 right now so I guess that I'll add that to my list.