twizted_creations

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Alright guys, I just started my car after a heads cam install. Anyway... first try it didnt even do a full revolution, and it fired right up... let it run for a few minutes... great oil pressure, charging... everything was gravy... Shut it off, checked the fluids, and when I started it again, it was surging like a bitch, and didnt want to run on its own.. Like as soon as the lifters pumped up... Normal? Havent put any miles on her yet, and am hoping that the puter needs time to think about what happened.

tacklebox

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Yes normal. Mine did the same thing.

twizted_creations

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Thats comforting, it doesnt even want to stay running.... have to feather the gas and keep the idle up to about 1100 just to keep it running smooth.

By the way, hoooo ya!

twizted_creations

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Quick idle clip of it running after it warmed up....

https://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedia-exchange/852918-quick-idle-clip-new-setup.html

blkbird

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Cool, congrats. What setup did you go with??

twizted_creations

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LS6 ported heads and intake, 234/226 cam, harland sharp 1.7s, chromoly rods, UD pully, AR race headers.... This is from stock, so its a little different now. Plus, I also dropped the tranny, did the complete Trans Go, and installed a ss4000. Getting her tuned next week or so by Speed Inc.

twizted_creations

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by the way, anyone not sure of doing your own installs, I would say go for it... just make sure you have the tools and buddies handy. Beer helps too...

Hennytime

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the right tools make any job easier, and a knowledgeable buddy makes time go much faster

Assman

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Congrats, should be a lot more fun to drive. Mine surged pretty good to till she was tuned. Here's a little clip from my first start-up after install.

04goatman

I am thinking to replace my 241 heads with 243 heads I never done anything like this before let alone replace alternator on a car. Most I have done is to replace brake pad on a car but I know I can do this. Its good to get some encouragement from someone whose already done this. I have reserached the cam & head install procedures. I like to get the heads ported & get em fully checked out before i install it. Do you know a head shop around here or near you that is reputable to get em ported & checked out? I am trying to avoid to ship the head out of state. how long would you says it took to replace just the heads ? I can reuse the lifters ?

02T/A-WS6

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once you get it tuned it should take care of the "bad" surging but until then you can always turn your idle up to help keep it from stalling

Apollo0526

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Are there any special tool that you need?

Disturbed Bird

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look at ls1howto.com

stangkiller2005

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thats all normal! sounds good! its not gunna run right because of the open headers, and all the new mods. but once tuned she will run like a raped ape! congrats on the install! get her tuned, and have fun!

RedRallyeZ

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vlave spring tool, pulley puller, are the two big ones i can think of...

and your sig is about to get eaten

cdoggy81

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What is the Trans Go mod?
I'm going to put in a ss3600 so while it's out would this mod be worth it?

jsteele90

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its a company that makes shiftkits

twizted_creations

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Ok, first off, I dont know where a head shop would be near you, unless I know where you are at....

Secondly, I drove it today, and it drives mean as hell, but still wont idle for ****... Still hoping a few more miles will get it to idle at least...

Tools needed. Well, unless your rebuilding your heads, or buying bare ones, you wont need the valve spring tool, but you will need the tools to unclip your fuel lines, multiple extensions in various lengths, swivels, beer, air tools help, more beer, and lots of cussing. I suggest to buy a good bottle of booze so when she starts up the first crank, you can celebrate, like I did as well....

The biggest help was ziplock baggies, and labeling all the bags for the various bolts they held... Made things go ALOT smoother puting it back together. Granted, at one point all that was in the car was the block.. I had lots of baggies.

Calling in the appointment for tuning tomorrow. Hoping for some good numbers.

My cam is a 234/226 on a 112/113 split duration.

twizted_creations

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Trans Go is a shift reprogramming kit. Unless you are very patient and mechanically inclined, I would let a trans shop do it... We got lucky.

04goatman

I live in hoffman estates il. By speed inc... know any head/machine shop in chicago or surrounding area ?