Fm13 Just installed TODAY...
05-11-2005, 11:49 PM
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Fm13 Just installed TODAY...VIDS! Just finished my F13 install...I did it over 3 nights so I didnt overload myself.
Went with the Dual PRC spring Kit with Ti Retainers, CM Pushrods, ASP underdrive pulley, LS2 timing chain, and a 160 stat while the pump was off.
I fabricated my own spring compressor similar to the Larry tool, and it worked awesome. Everything else was cake...even the pickup tube bolt
All in all the install went fairly smooth with the exception of the broken oil pan bolt which took 2 hours to get out off the block....
Adjusted the timing tables, bumped up the Rev limiter to 6600, speed limiter to 200, adjusted the fan settings, etc. Have to do some logging yet to watch my fuel trims, but I'll take her out tomorrow after my 1 heat cycle for the springs is over with.
I have a video of the initial startup and I'll post it soon....WOW this GMMG/LT's/FM13 is A M A Z I N G!
VIDS HERE:
http://www.midwestfbodymeet.com/01TAPics.html#videos
Went with the Dual PRC spring Kit with Ti Retainers, CM Pushrods, ASP underdrive pulley, LS2 timing chain, and a 160 stat while the pump was off.
I fabricated my own spring compressor similar to the Larry tool, and it worked awesome. Everything else was cake...even the pickup tube bolt
All in all the install went fairly smooth with the exception of the broken oil pan bolt which took 2 hours to get out off the block....
Adjusted the timing tables, bumped up the Rev limiter to 6600, speed limiter to 200
, adjusted the fan settings, etc. Have to do some logging yet to watch my fuel trims, but I'll take her out tomorrow after my 1 heat cycle for the springs is over with.I have a video of the initial startup and I'll post it soon....WOW this GMMG/LT's/FM13 is A M A Z I N G!
VIDS HERE:
http://www.midwestfbodymeet.com/01TAPics.html#videos
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On another note, these PRC springs are amazingly quiet.
Here are some methods I used:
-I used two 1/4" brake lines to hold the lifters up
-I used the longer crank pulley bolt to install the new pulley
-I used my Air hold adaptor out of my compression set to hold the valves closed while changing the springs
-I went DOWN with the condensor and set the corner on a bucket. This put less stress on the A/C lines then when you go up with it instead.
-I used mechanical fingers to get the oil pickup tube bolt in place and started.
-The TB came off before removing the water pump so I could get it out easier
Here are some methods I used:
-I used two 1/4" brake lines to hold the lifters up
-I used the longer crank pulley bolt to install the new pulley
-I used my Air hold adaptor out of my compression set to hold the valves closed while changing the springs
-I went DOWN with the condensor and set the corner on a bucket. This put less stress on the A/C lines then when you go up with it instead.
-I used mechanical fingers to get the oil pickup tube bolt in place and started.
-The TB came off before removing the water pump so I could get it out easier
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05-14-2005, 07:00 PM
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Lol..well we are still trying to get the idle bug worked out via EFI-Live...it bogs down when you push the clutch in and the RPMs drop from above 1K RPM..other than that it runs awesome.
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I can't wait to finish my install on monday. Dude can't wait to hear the vid on the way it sounds on your car and the dyno #. I can't wait to 
at the track and at some local pony boys 
Dude can't wait to hear the vid on the way it sounds on your car and the dyno #. I can't wait to at the track and at some local pony boys
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this is a great cam. i have my rev limiter set at 7000 and i shift it at 6700. the tsp true duals make it sound even better. i still have stock heads and went 11.59 @118 last weekend.
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Originally Posted by joshp14
Just finished my F13 install...I did it over 3 nights so I didnt overload myself.
Went with the Dual PRC spring Kit with Ti Retainers, CM Pushrods, ASP underdrive pulley, LS2 timing chain, and a 160 stat while the pump was off.
I fabricated my own spring compressor similar to the Larry tool, and it worked awesome. Everything else was cake...even the pickup tube bolt
All in all the install went fairly smooth with the exception of the broken oil pan bolt which took 2 hours to get out off the block....
Adjusted the timing tables, bumped up the Rev limiter to 6600, speed limiter to 200, adjusted the fan settings, etc. Have to do some logging yet to watch my fuel trims, but I'll take her out tomorrow after my 1 heat cycle for the springs is over with.
I have a video of the initial startup and I'll post it soon....WOW this GMMG/LT's/FM13 is A M A Z I N G!
Went with the Dual PRC spring Kit with Ti Retainers, CM Pushrods, ASP underdrive pulley, LS2 timing chain, and a 160 stat while the pump was off.
I fabricated my own spring compressor similar to the Larry tool, and it worked awesome. Everything else was cake...even the pickup tube bolt
All in all the install went fairly smooth with the exception of the broken oil pan bolt which took 2 hours to get out off the block....
Adjusted the timing tables, bumped up the Rev limiter to 6600, speed limiter to 200
, adjusted the fan settings, etc. Have to do some logging yet to watch my fuel trims, but I'll take her out tomorrow after my 1 heat cycle for the springs is over with.I have a video of the initial startup and I'll post it soon....WOW this GMMG/LT's/FM13 is A M A Z I N G!
Although I have done so many cam & springs we have it down to 4 hours-4hrs 30 mins, it is very satisfing to do it yourself, congrats on the install 
