PatriotsRiot

So I have used the SEARCH function and found some answers. However, the Delete kits listed on Summit and assorted other sites list new head bolts & gaskets as part of "the kit".

Many threads listed here just mention swapping out the valley cover, cam and lifters. Do you need to swap head bots and head gaskets out? Is it necessary or optional?

Asking as I am looking to buy a 2008 5.3 that the guy says he "just needs to swap cam and lifters from a stock 4.8, fix the DoD in the tune" and that's all that is needed.

Thoughts?

JoeNova

People will come in here and argue otherwise, but if I can manage to get them clean enough, I reuse my head gaskets (if they are MLS) and head bolts.