Am I missing anything for this install??
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Heads and Cam install question??? I'm getting ready to do a heads and cam install. If I could get a few sets of eyes on all this stuff to make sure I'm not missing anything before the big day (30 May) I would greatly appreciate it. Here's what I have so far:
- Precision Race Components Stage 2.5 5.3L Heads Fully CNC Ported & Assembled With Stainless Steel 2.04" Intake Valves, 1.575" Exhaust Valves, & PRC Dual Valve Spring Kit with Titanium Retainers
- Texas Speed Torquer v.2 Camshaft the Texas Speed Torquer 2 232/234 .595/.598, 114.
-Texas Speed & Performance Chromemoly Pushrods
-TSP Ported LS6 Oil Pump
- Roll master Single-Roller Non-Adjustable Timing Set
- GM Replacement Lifters, LS7 style lifter
- FAST 90MM intake
- FAST 90mm Throttle body.
- Injectors SVO 30lbs.
- Basic Heads & Camshaft Bolt & Gasket Kit
- LS1 Powerbond underdrive pulley V8 with belts and bolt
Oh, I almost forgot, Yank 3600SS stall converter and a 2400 Tran cooler also.
Thank-you
Barry
- Precision Race Components Stage 2.5 5.3L Heads Fully CNC Ported & Assembled With Stainless Steel 2.04" Intake Valves, 1.575" Exhaust Valves, & PRC Dual Valve Spring Kit with Titanium Retainers
- Texas Speed Torquer v.2 Camshaft the Texas Speed Torquer 2 232/234 .595/.598, 114.
-Texas Speed & Performance Chromemoly Pushrods
-TSP Ported LS6 Oil Pump
- Roll master Single-Roller Non-Adjustable Timing Set
- GM Replacement Lifters, LS7 style lifter
- FAST 90MM intake
- FAST 90mm Throttle body.
- Injectors SVO 30lbs.
- Basic Heads & Camshaft Bolt & Gasket Kit
- LS1 Powerbond underdrive pulley V8 with belts and bolt
Oh, I almost forgot, Yank 3600SS stall converter and a 2400 Tran cooler also.
Thank-you
Barry
Last edited by shooter; May 6, 2007 at 10:04 AM.
Oil pump O-rings tend to get damaged during a swap. You should make sure your local parts store has the EXACT water temp sensor in stock as well. They are different year to year and model to model and the car will not run without it. I have seen several of these get broken during head/cam swaps. MOST autoparts stores DO NOT HAVE THESE ON HAND!!!
Double check to make sure you have all neccessary gaskets and tools handy before you start.
Obviously you'll need coolant,oil,trans fluid,filters etc.
The proper lubricant for the head bolts/studs if you're using is aftermarket.
TQ angle gauge/TQangle TQ Wrench is using TQ to yield fasteners.
You'll need a couple of dabs of RTV where the front cover and the pan meet. SO have that on hand as well. I used Permatex BLACK.
Ummmmm, It's been about 6 months since I did my last swap so I'll have to do some more thinking.
Double check to make sure you have all neccessary gaskets and tools handy before you start.
Obviously you'll need coolant,oil,trans fluid,filters etc.
The proper lubricant for the head bolts/studs if you're using is aftermarket.
TQ angle gauge/TQangle TQ Wrench is using TQ to yield fasteners.
You'll need a couple of dabs of RTV where the front cover and the pan meet. SO have that on hand as well. I used Permatex BLACK.
Ummmmm, It's been about 6 months since I did my last swap so I'll have to do some more thinking.
ALSO- Unless you're puylling the motor/trans as a whole make sure you get some long extensions and a swivel 13mm and some gearwrenches (craftsman pro are the best I've found) This will make your converter work MUCH easier.
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Originally Posted by Cheatin' Chad
Oil pump O-rings tend to get damaged during a swap. You should make sure your local parts store has the EXACT water temp sensor in stock as well. They are different year to year and model to model and the car will not run without it. I have seen several of these get broken during head/cam swaps. MOST autoparts stores DO NOT HAVE THESE ON HAND!!!
Double check to make sure you have all neccessary gaskets and tools handy before you start.
Obviously you'll need coolant,oil,trans fluid,filters etc.
The proper lubricant for the head bolts/studs if you're using is aftermarket.
TQ angle gauge/TQangle TQ Wrench is using TQ to yield fasteners.
You'll need a couple of dabs of RTV where the front cover and the pan meet. SO have that on hand as well. I used Permatex BLACK.
Ummmmm, It's been about 6 months since I did my last swap so I'll have to do some more thinking.
Double check to make sure you have all neccessary gaskets and tools handy before you start.
Obviously you'll need coolant,oil,trans fluid,filters etc.
The proper lubricant for the head bolts/studs if you're using is aftermarket.
TQ angle gauge/TQangle TQ Wrench is using TQ to yield fasteners.
You'll need a couple of dabs of RTV where the front cover and the pan meet. SO have that on hand as well. I used Permatex BLACK.
Ummmmm, It's been about 6 months since I did my last swap so I'll have to do some more thinking.
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Originally Posted by Cheatin' Chad
Oil pump O-rings tend to get damaged during a swap. You should make sure your local parts store has the EXACT water temp sensor in stock as well. They are different year to year and model to model and the car will not run without it. I have seen several of these get broken during head/cam swaps. MOST autoparts stores DO NOT HAVE THESE ON HAND!!!
Double check to make sure you have all neccessary gaskets and tools handy before you start.
Obviously you'll need coolant,oil,trans fluid,filters etc.
The proper lubricant for the head bolts/studs if you're using is aftermarket.
TQ angle gauge/TQangle TQ Wrench is using TQ to yield fasteners.
You'll need a couple of dabs of RTV where the front cover and the pan meet. SO have that on hand as well. I used Permatex BLACK.
Ummmmm, It's been about 6 months since I did my last swap so I'll have to do some more thinking.
Double check to make sure you have all neccessary gaskets and tools handy before you start.
Obviously you'll need coolant,oil,trans fluid,filters etc.
The proper lubricant for the head bolts/studs if you're using is aftermarket.
TQ angle gauge/TQangle TQ Wrench is using TQ to yield fasteners.
You'll need a couple of dabs of RTV where the front cover and the pan meet. SO have that on hand as well. I used Permatex BLACK.
Ummmmm, It's been about 6 months since I did my last swap so I'll have to do some more thinking.
Last edited by shooter; May 3, 2007 at 03:35 AM.
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So there aren’t any other major items that I should hit up while it’s all torn apart? And I still have alittle extra money burning ahole in my pocket???
Going once, Twice???
Going once, Twice???
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Originally Posted by shooter
Is the EXACT water temp sensor different from a coolant temp sensor???
No,no, they are the same thing. What I meant was that you should make sure the have one in stock that is exactly the same as yours.
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Originally Posted by shooter
So there aren’t any other major items that I should hit up while it’s all torn apart? And I still have alittle extra money burning ahole in my pocket???
Going once, Twice???
Going once, Twice???
Oh and dont forget youll need a tune, factor in that extra cost
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Originally Posted by eurospec1
100 shot for good measure!
Oh and dont forget youll need a tune, factor in that extra cost
Oh and dont forget youll need a tune, factor in that extra cost
the powerbond %25, the same as the SLP crank pulley from what I hear; with a new gm crank bolt. always a good idea to do a pulley when doing a cam since you have to take the stocker off anyway.
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Originally Posted by MdFormula350
the powerbond %25, the same as the SLP crank pulley from what I hear; with a new gm crank bolt. always a good idea to do a pulley when doing a cam since you have to take the stocker off anyway.
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http://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...e0073147ea94da
remember u need new belts also, he will get you all set up.
http://www.byunspeed.com/product_inf...e0073147ea94da
remember u need new belts also, he will get you all set up.
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Originally Posted by maroboy28
damn that is gonna be one nasty car when ur done....good luck with it all...you might be able to drop that install price a bit if you take a case or 2 of beer with you 
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Ok i'm two weeks out before the install so last call, I just got my powerbond pulley. Is there anything else that anyone can think of while it's all torn apart???? Please chime in while you can!!!
Thank-you
Thank-you
