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Old 08-15-2007, 03:18 AM
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i will admit im still a beginner so i need to double check and ask ?'s bout everything

i just bought a TSP Torquer V.2 cam. 232/234 .595/.598 113 LSA
i know for a fact i need new springs. im not sure about anything else though pushrod/rocker/valve wise. also will be getting a tune as soon as i get it all put together

thanks for the help
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Http://www.ls1howto.com
Read this many times it is all in there.

Now for the cam, TV2 is a nice one but, 112+4 is the way to go or even 111 LSA
If auto you'll need stall, headers, ported TB, at least LS6 intake
If M6, clutch, headers, rear gears ported TB and at least LS6 intake.
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^^What he said.

For your valvetrain I would go with this kit:http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=172&catid=48

You'll probably want 7.4 pushrods. I would keep the stock rockers to help prevent valve float & keep your total cost down.
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You might look into a better oil pump and timing chain while doing the cam install.
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thanks a lot. ya that write up on that site is very helpful. wats difference does the 7.35 make from the 7.4 pushrods.

also, because i hardly have any mods done to my car as you can tell from my sig, what do you think my next mods should be? i was thinking intake lid and then headers or exhaust not sure which
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A4>Headers, Lid, Stall,ported TB, intake if non LS6
M6>Headers, lid, gears, ported TB, intake if non LS6
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lookin at timing chains, 4 the ls2 timing chain should i just get the timing set or would i be good with just the timing chain?
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Originally Posted by KW4life06
lookin at timing chains, 4 the ls2 timing chain should i just get the timing set or would i be good with just the timing chain?
I prefer guetting the whole set, while the LS2 chain fits the LS1 set, it is not a perfect fit so for just 30$ extra I prefer going all the way.
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Originally Posted by KW4life06
thanks a lot. ya that write up on that site is very helpful. wats difference does the 7.35 make from the 7.4 pushrods.

also, because i hardly have any mods done to my car as you can tell from my sig, what do you think my next mods should be? i was thinking intake lid and then headers or exhaust not sure which
You really should get your exhaust and intake taken care of before you do a cam. That's kind of a prequisite. You have to maximize flow on the stock cam before there's a need for a new one.
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
Http://www.ls1howto.com
Read this many times it is all in there.

Now for the cam, TV2 is a nice one but, 112+4 is the way to go or even 111 LSA
If auto you'll need stall, headers, ported TB, at least LS6 intake
If M6, clutch, headers, rear gears ported TB and at least LS6 intake.

and and
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
Http://www.ls1howto.com
Read this many times it is all in there.

Now for the cam, TV2 is a nice one but, 112+4 is the way to go or even 111 LSA
If auto you'll need stall, headers, ported TB, at least LS6 intake
If M6, clutch, headers, rear gears ported TB and at least LS6 intake.



what he siad
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ya i kno i need exhaust and intake, but a good deal + low budget have put me into the other direction and getting this 1st. plust being impatient wont help
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
I prefer guetting the whole set, while the LS2 chain fits the LS1 set, it is not a perfect fit so for just 30$ extra I prefer going all the way.
Which set do you recommend? Thanks.
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He is talking about the LS2 chain + Cam and Crank Gear for the LS2.
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http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=621&catid=53

so is that worth getting then?
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