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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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I am going to be ordering everything i need and wanted to be sure i have everything. I have searched and read the stickys but want everything correct.

1- pacesetter longtubes

2- tsp catted y

3- o2 extensions

4- plugs,not sure which ngk's i need. stock ls1

5-need to send my computer in for a mail order tune. get the rear 02's knocked out

6-motor mounts - where is a good place to purchase these? Looks like a major PITA but is worth it

also a good step by step write up would be good but havent found one yet.

thanks in adavance
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Look me up when you get ready for a tune, well get you setup!

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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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List looks good. tr-55 are the plugs you would want. stock heat range and all that stuff.
Here is a site for the motormounts if you would like.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=1490

there are a couple write ups out there just google it.
good luck!
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1BAD_LS1 Tunes
Look me up when you get ready for a tune, well get you setup!

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Will do..what is the turn around time for this? I may just get it done now so i can drive the car right after i get everything installed
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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List looks good. tr-55 are the plugs you would want. stock heat range and all that stuff.
Here is a site for the motormounts if you would like.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...oducts_id=1490

there are a couple write ups out there just google it.
good luck!

Thanks alot..will be ordering them up
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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poly MM.......good deal..........GM header gaskets 2
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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I see a bottle of Jack Daniels missing from the list.

A 1/4" air rathet is the **** here, as well as a ratcheting 10mm wrench.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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ok so header gaskets..definitely a bottle of daniels

i have a 3/8" air ratchet but 1/4" is needed?

a ratcheting 10mm box end wrench?

thanks alot for all this great info
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by yarmish
ok so header gaskets..definitely a bottle of daniels

i have a 3/8" air ratchet but 1/4" is needed?

a ratcheting 10mm box end wrench?

thanks alot for all this great info

yeah like a tiny 10mm ratchet wrench... it is your best friend for the passenger side header bolts. There is NO room back there what so ever. A friend is also recommended. It helps to have an extra hand if needed.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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As was said might as well replace the head gaskets if they are stock. I'd clean the header bolts off real good or buy some new ones. A lot of mine got fussy haha. 10 mm ratchet wrench is a freaken savior, i couldn't do without one.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by yarmish
Will do..what is the turn around time for this? I may just get it done now so i can drive the car right after i get everything installed

Pcms are normally sent out the morning after I receive it.. and normally takes 2-4 days for you to receive it after its sent!

If you have anymore questions don't be afraid to ask!

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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Lambert695
yeah like a tiny 10mm ratchet wrench... it is your best friend for the passenger side header bolts. There is NO room back there what so ever. A friend is also recommended. It helps to have an extra hand if needed.
Ok so i will bait a few friends over to have a couple tall boys and make thim work.. ok i will check out my local sears tommorow to see if i can find a 10 mm ratchet wrench

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As was said might as well replace the head gaskets if they are stock. I'd clean the header bolts off real good or buy some new ones. A lot of mine got fussy haha. 10 mm ratchet wrench is a freaken savior, i couldn't do without one.
The parts store in my area carries factory type exhaust manifold gaskets "fel-pro" would these be adequate or should i source from a gm dealership?
Originally Posted by 1BAD_LS1 Tunes
Pcms are normally sent out the morning after I receive it.. and normally takes 2-4 days for you to receive it after its sent!

If you have anymore questions don't be afraid to ask!

Blaine
Thanks alot! I will probably fill the form out and said it out early next week,is the car ok to drive after even if the headers arent installed yet or is it better to wait untill after the install?


again thanks alot guys!
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Originally Posted by yarmish
Ok so i will bait a few friends over to have a couple tall boys and make thim work.. ok i will check out my local sears tommorow to see if i can find a 10 mm ratchet wrench



The parts store in my area carries factory type exhaust manifold gaskets "fel-pro" would these be adequate or should i source from a gm dealership?


Thanks alot! I will probably fill the form out and said it out early next week,is the car ok to drive after even if the headers arent installed yet or is it better to wait untill after the install?


again thanks alot guys!
I think I went with some GM ones and they work great. You can just order them from the same site as those motor mounts. Let us know how the tune goes... I was gonna wait to get a tune after I throw heads and a cam in it but for 50 bucks I just might have to try it out!
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