so i read the stickys and searched and couldnt find a complete list on what all is needed to do a cam swap in my 00 ws6...

what gaskets, parts, oils, etc will i need?

and do you think the comp 918's would be sufficient and last with a torquer v2?

thanks!

 

- Set of metric sockets, deep and normal (8/10/12/15 may be needed)
- Set of Metric wrenches (8/10/12/15 may be needed)
- Large 1/2" drive breaker bar
- 1/2" drive 24mm socket
- Recommended: Metric "Gear" wrenches
- Torque wrench for 20lb/ft up to 150+lb/ft (or more if possible)
- Various socket extensions, ranging from 1" to 6"
- Medium length socket wrench
- Piece of pipe to slip over breaker bar handle
- 3 armed pulley puller
- Medium sized pliers (for hose clamps)
- Medium sized flat head screwdriver
- 3+ gallon Bucket

- JPR Cam install tool from TR (recommended)
OR
- 16 retractable pen magnets with pocket clip

- Valve spring compressor: There are several to chose from. Scoggins Dickey sells a nice one, the MORE tool (sold at Thunder Racing) is also handy for the hard to get springs, or the small screw/arm style compressor from an autoparts store will work well.
- Recommended: Air compressor and leak down spark plug hole fitting for air hose
- Optional: Flywheel locking tool (for automatic transmission cars only)
- Highly Recommended: Longer crankshaft pulley bolt, M16 x 2.0 pitch x 120mm long
Parts/supplies you will need:
Parts:
- 1 Camshaft
- 16 valve springs
- Recommended: 2-3 spare locks (GMPN 10166345)
- Recommended: 16 hardened pushrods (7.350" or 7.400" are very common lengths)
- Recommended: 3-4 spare retainer locks in case you lose some
- Optional: New retainers (some springs will require new retainers!)
- Optional: Spring seats (some setups may need the spring seats to be changed, talk to your vendor for details)
- Optional: Valve stem seals (if you need to change the spring seat, new valve stem seals are recommended) 8x GMPN 12533586 for Int Seal(Black) GM# 12457652 Exh Seal (Brown)
- Optional: Underdrive crank pulley
- Optional: blueprinted oil pump
- Optional: New timing chain/gears

Bolts/gaskets:
- 2 AIR tube gaskets (2x GMPN 12553617)
- 2 Water pump gaskets (optional on 99+ ls1's, required on '98 ls1's with stock gaskets)(2x GMPN 12559271)
- 1 front engine seal (1x GMPN 12561244)

Supplies:
- 6 quarts of oil
- new oil filter
- Jug of Dex-cool® compatible coolant
- RTV Hightemp silicon gasket maker
- Loctite® (red tube, medium strength)
- Anti-Seize

 

i would go w PAC 1518s instead of 918s.

 

Here's a good read for you (PowerTalk did a partial cut and paste from this site):
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=23

 

you can also use 5/16 wooden dowels from home depot (2.00). just be sure to spin your cam over several times to make sure you lifters are in the cups before you put the dowel rod in. if not your rod will not go in

 

What does everyone think of these springs?

http://www.sdpc2000.com/product/SDL1...S1Setof16.aspx

 

and on the springs...wouldnt it be a better deal to go for the patriot dual gold springs for 255 instead of those pac's that are over 300?

 

and would you guys recommend i replace the timing chain/oil pump with something else with the tv2?

 

i have seen the PAC beehives that are good to .650 lift for less then $300 from a sponsor on here.
edit: did the homework for you. $235

http://www.speedinc.com/catagory.cfm...in%20/%20Heads

 

id go ls2 timing chain and tsp ls6 ported oil pump