00SSm6/MILA

I have decided to go with a TSP 224r cam with the 5.3 heads. They come with pushrods and springs and I know I will need gaskets and cam lube. Is there anything that I should need as well?

TyCZ28

Dont half a$$ it... thats the biggest thing
be smart and replace stuff with the following
LS7 lifters
LS2 timing chain
Head Bolts (arp or Katech)
oil pump, a ported or high flow

these little things add up but i wouldnt do a H/C setup without them... its added insurance that i would really like to have in a cammed Daily Driver

00SSm6/MILA

I have heard if it has low miles ( mine has 34k ) that a new oil pump is not really needed. Is that true or blown smoke.

MonmouthCtyLS7

iTrader: (6)

You heard wrong, regardless of how new the pump is you don't want to possible starve the build of oil, for the $100-150 bucks don't skimp. Don't forget bigger fuel injectors, trunion upgrade and LS2 lifter treys

garygnu

buy the TSP gasket kit for a head/cam swap.get a ls2 timing chain if the oil pump is coming off.you can take the chance and retain your stock pump and chain will work.who will tune it ?consider a mail order from Frost.

00SSm6/MILA

Ah. That sounds like a must then. Better safe than sorry. And for that price who could argue haha. I am not sure yet. It's hard for me to access the internet so I have not looked that far into it. When I get back to the states it will be cramming time then haha. I'm just trying to get the basic idea right now, but I will for sure look into frost

NC98Z

iTrader: (1)

Better yet ask TSP to cut you a deal of everything your gonna need to complete the job. Your gonna need everything from new head bolts to a free T shirt that they ought to include in the deal too! Hey TSP do you have any T Shirts with pockets yet?