Cam Installation Parts?
10-02-2006, 11:00 PM
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Cam Installation Parts? I am getting ready to get my parts together for a cam install in my 99 LS1. I'm curious as to what all parts that I will need for the install. I'm on a very tight budget. I'm going to be using 918 springs. Hopefully I can use the stock retainers/locks. I'm going to be going with the TSP 228R cam and hardened rods. Can anyone be very specific as to what is needed so I can pick it all up and never have to run to the store again? Your help is greatly appreciated!!
10-02-2006, 11:40 PM
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Ok I just purchased the cam install kit from TR. So I will need a new timing chain and oil pump for sure? If so where are those the cheapest and do I just need stock replacements? Can I get away with using the stock retainers/locks/seats/etc?
10-02-2006, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1BlackBird99
Ok I just purchased the cam install kit from TR. So I will need a new timing chain and oil pump for sure? If so where are those the cheapest and do I just need stock replacements? Can I get away with using the stock retainers/locks/seats/etc?
i would since you have a 99. LS2 chains are $30. not sure how much ls6 pumps are. wouldn't hurt to get a ported pump. they run around $130.
10-02-2006, 11:51 PM
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im pretty sure the kit will come with new seals and retainers as for locks you can use your stock ones. you are going to want a good valve spring compressor to make the job easier on yourself. you can just get a ls2 timing chain if you are on a tight budget and although its not really needed but highly recommended to get a ported oil pump. are you doing the job yourself?
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10-03-2006, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by chocolatemilk
im pretty sure the kit will come with new seals and retainers as for locks you can use your stock ones. you are going to want a good valve spring compressor to make the job easier on yourself. you can just get a ls2 timing chain if you are on a tight budget and although its not really needed but highly recommended to get a ported oil pump. are you doing the job yourself?
10-03-2006, 12:22 AM
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Where can I find the LS2 chain and it will be strong enough? I just dont see why I would need to spend $160 on a double roller chain in the first place...
10-03-2006, 11:36 AM
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i just bought all the install parts for mine....
dual valvesprings
titanium retainers
seals
seats
pushrods
ls7 lifters
ls6 ported and shimmed oil pump
ls2 timing chain kit
gaskets
head bolts
and last but not least ASPRIN....
dual valvesprings
titanium retainers
seals
seats
pushrods
ls7 lifters
ls6 ported and shimmed oil pump
ls2 timing chain kit
gaskets
head bolts
and last but not least ASPRIN....
10-03-2006, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 00slowredz
i just bought all the install parts for mine....
dual valvesprings
titanium retainers
seals
seats
pushrods
ls7 lifters
ls6 ported and shimmed oil pump
ls2 timing chain kit
gaskets
head bolts
and last but not least ASPRIN....
dual valvesprings
titanium retainers
seals
seats
pushrods
ls7 lifters
ls6 ported and shimmed oil pump
ls2 timing chain kit
gaskets
head bolts
and last but not least ASPRIN....
10-04-2006, 08:51 PM
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well i bought a kit from MTI that came with pretty much all the internal valvetrain upgrades....but i got the ls6 ported oil pump and timing chain kit from texas speed. a friend of mine got just the timing chain and said he woulda been better off just buying the kit since its not that much more. got the kit for 109 shipped
10-06-2006, 12:11 AM
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Thanks for all the help guys. Decided to just buy the LS2 chain alone and keep the stock retainers. Now I'm just trying to find the best deal on a TSP228R cam and some rods. 
