coldkillinTA

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im planning on getting the gm847 but what else would i need (part numbers, brands..) what kind of springs? do i need lifters? pushrods? im most likely getting 1.6rr's ..whats the best bang for the buck? im working on a limited budget so i dont wat to go all out.. and im not doing any head work(porting)
thanks in advance

projectcam

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I put one in My 97. I would recomend you get new Gm lifters depending on your miles. You will need new hardened pushrods and Valve springs. For springs I used K-motion K-800's(match these with retainers locks ect.., I didnt need to do any machining on my heads with those. You will also need to buy all the gaskets like Intake man, timing cover kit. The timing cover kit comes with everything on the front of the engine. You need to be careful with pulling the timing cover gasket because you HAVE to drop the oil pan so you dont break the gasket. The only other thing is make sure you are very clean when you have your intake pulled off.

coldkillinTA

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do i have to pull the heads off to do this install?? what are the part numbers of the retainers and locks? am i gonna have to pull the engine to drop the oil pan?
thanks

slolt1

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no you dont have to pull the engine i have part #s on the spring kit by crane when i get home from work i will post them for ya

projectcam

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You wont have to drop the motor to do the oil pan. You will need to unbolt it to get the timing cover to clear( when you get to it, you will know what I am talking about. You wont have to pull your heads either.

Camaro 0wner

Yeah, the guy who did my timing chain didn't drop the oil pan and I ended up having to get my motor basically rebuilt. I could hearing the bad bearing when I would rev the car up...

2MuchNos93LT1

i highly recommend you get a haynes manual as for part number all put sum up tommorrow

TurboZ28

Replace your valvesprings, Get Comp Beehives, Part#26918. And get some longtubes. Dyno number in sig.

coldkillinTA

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so all you have as far as your valvetrain is the springs and the cam itself? stock rocker arms, pushrods, etc.??
i already have longtubes so thats outta the way..
thanks

fastlt1

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346/356 to rear wheels with just cam and headers. I know what I am buying next.

projectcam

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No I did hardened pushrods and 1.6rr's as well.

coldkillinTA

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what kind of push rods? what length? part number?
what kind of 1.6s? part number??
thanks

projectcam

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I dont remeber the part numbers but hopefully this helps. I used the stock lenth pushrods 7.20" by comp cams(the chromoly ones). I used a set of 1.6 self aligning scorpion rr's with the stock stud(3/8). I would recommend using non self aligning rocker with guide plates though, thats what I am switching too soon. Change the 3/8 stud to 7/16 studs as well. You might as well do it right the first time.

coldkillinTA

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thanks sooo much. i hope to have a pretty badass valvetrain soon

do i have to change or re-tap the heads for the 7/16" studs or is it 7/16" where the rocker arm bolts?
thanks

TurboZ28

You'll should put down some tasty numbers with 1.6's on there but if your on a budget, you can use the stock rockers. I plan on get some 1.6's after I get a new hood. They make safety latches for a reason

95ttoplt1

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I have a cam only 95 with an 847 and love it, I replaced the lifters with sealed power as they will accept a little more aggressive ramp rate than the stockers, I used comp 987 springs(should have went 918's) and CAT rockers, and the factory hardened pushrods and guideplates from Combination motorsports. The guide plates need to be specifically for an LT1 or bowties heads, SBC guide plates will not work.

No dyno yet but it runs 7.80's in the 1/8 with just minor bolt ons and 3.23 gears

projectcam

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As far as I know, You buy the studs and they thread right in with no machining.