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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Well guys here is the list of parts I'm ordering for my car. What do you think:

Already bought:
- stock LS6 243's (Should I get them ported?)

Ordering Soon:
- Torquer v3
- PRC Springs Kit
- TSP hardened push rods 7.40"
- TSP ported LS6 oil pump
- Basic Heads & Cam gasket/bolt kit (Cometic head gasket 0.040")
- LS7 Lifters
- LS2 timing chain

Am I missing anything?

Does everything seem compatible?


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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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I think I would have waited on the pushrods. You are going to a thinner head gasket, so you'll probably need shorter pushrods. Order a length checker, so you get the correct length the on the first order.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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possibly some bigger injectors
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Lifter trays?
I'm in the same boat you are, hope i don't forget anything.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by formula4437
possibly some bigger injectors
Ya. I'm definitely gonna need injectors before i get a tune.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Where to get lifter trays. The autoparts store?
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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Get them here.
http://www.sdparts.com/catalog/lsgen...IILifters.aspx
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:03 AM
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Any other input on compatibility.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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Also, I'm 90% sure the ls6 heads have center bolt valve covers, and your 98' has parameter ones. so... you're going to need new-style valve covers, you should double check that to make sure. Yes, get your heads ported.
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Yes, i know i need to get center bolt valve covers and coil brackets.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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I would go with the Katech C5-R timing chain, they are having a sale right now $112 IIRC
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ing-chain.html
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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There's some inexpensive HP to be had from getting those LS6 heads ported! Give us a call. We can set you up with CNC porting and valve job starting at about $650.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TheLSgun
Ya. I'm definitely gonna need injectors before i get a tune.
You should be fine with the 28# injectors that your 98 came with. |I'm still running on my original injectors. When you go the Fast 92 intake is when you'lll need to get bigger ones.
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