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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Default Good bolt-on route before cam install?

i will have

pacesetter longtubes
Ory
cutout
borla catback
lid with smooth bellows
ported TB
and i have a dry 100 shot


should i delete Air? or EGR or any other free mods to due like that?

Does that sound good for about 350/350 with a good tune not spraying?


with the cam install i plan on going with
f14
dual valve springs
titianium retainers
ported oil pump
7.425 pushrods
new valve seals
crank underdrive pulley
dual roller timing chain
and retune
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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That is a good start. Looking at that list plus your sig, you might consider a better shifter depending upon your comfort level with what you have.

I'd also suggest subframe connectors for any heavily modified car and I think better LCAs are worth while. Get some good tires too.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 06:56 PM
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Should probably do an LS6 intake before the cam.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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the car sits right now with 100 shot never sprayed, and ls6 intake manifold with gutted cats. i have headers, exhaust, ORY, and f14 sitting in my garage waiting to go in.









i think im going to do full bolt on's get it tuned and spray it like that and wait til i can afford a new rear end and clutch before i tackle the cam
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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any other bolt-on's you guys think?
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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Go with an LS2 chain isntead of that double roller, it's not needed. I'm running the F14 w/ PRC duals.

You need 7.4" P-rods with that cam, don't know where you got .425 at.

Yes, I'm Pro-delete-smog equipment too. Get a full or a partial tune to get rid of the codes. This will save you money on O2 sims as well.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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Go with an LS2 chain isntead of that double roller, it's not needed. I'm running the F14 w/ PRC duals.

You need 7.4" P-rods with that cam, don't know where you got .425 at.

Yes, I'm Pro-delete-smog equipment too. Get a full or a partial tune to get rid of the codes. This will save you money on O2 sims as well.
I agree, LS2 chain should be plenty. I am running the 7.425 p-rods though. Everyone I talked to agreed that because of the smaller base circle of aftermarket cams, the extra .025 would give proper preload which would keep the engine from sounding like a sewing machine. Overall, I dont think it really matters (unless youre running thinner gaskets, or have milled heads, etc.) because I know guys running both with no problems.
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Originally Posted by JBIRD02
I agree, LS2 chain should be plenty. I am running the 7.425 p-rods though. Everyone I talked to agreed that because of the smaller base circle of aftermarket cams, the extra .025 would give proper preload which would keep the engine from sounding like a sewing machine. Overall, I dont think it really matters (unless youre running thinner gaskets, or have milled heads, etc.) because I know guys running both with no problems.
Stock pushrods are around 7.35, 7.4's are made for smaller base circle cams. I've never heard of anyone running 7.425's. Maby mine will quiet down if I switch!
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Just curious why youre going against the double roller? Is it gonna hurt to have a little overkill?
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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i agree..
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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Might as well replace the water pump too, oh yeah, and your valve seals.

edit: oh yeah, you got the valve seals on there already.
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Originally Posted by Ericbigmac83
Just curious why youre going against the double roller? Is it gonna hurt to have a little overkill?
The LS2 chain is only like $28, hard to pass up that savings.

Some people also have problems with the double timing chains interfering with the oil pump also.


Water pump is easy to replace later on, I wouldn't worry about it.




160* stat is a good investment if you're going to be replacing the coolant anyway. You'll also be getting a tune with the cam and they can reset the fans for the stat while they're at it.
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