I'm trying to get all of my stuff together, and would like to know what I'm missing. I have:
Vengeance VRX3
Patriot LS6 heads w/patriot dual springs and Ti retainers
Head Gaskets
ARP head bolts
Comp 7.350 push rods
LS7 Lifters
LS2 Lifter Trays
Vengeance ported & shimmed LS2 oil pump
LS2 timing chain
TSP cam bolt kit (GM Timing Cover Gasket, GM Timing Cover Seal, GM Water Pump Gaskets & GM Harmonic Balancer Bolt)
Yella Terra 1.7 RR
UD Pulley (w/belts and Crank Bolt)
ARP header studs
Spark Plugs
Locktite
Fluids

So what am I missing?

 

Not to get off your subject but I am looking to do the same thing, if you dont mind me asking what did it all cost parts wise?

 

Might replace intake gaskets, not really a must though. Why are you using such a short push rod?

 

because of the length of the LS7 lifters, they are .050 longer than the stock LS1 lifters

 

Cost was around $2000, but I got a great deal on the heads and cam

 

Don't forget the oil pump o-ring (unless it comes w/ your new oil pump). I would also recommend degreeing the cam too which will require an adjustable timing chain set.

 

You can use offset bushings to degree your cam with a ls2 set....

 

Forgot to mention if you don't have a source of compressed air then it's a good idea to get some cans of dusting spray - the little cans that blow air out that you use for dusting electronics and stuff like that. Just to ensure ALL water/coolant is out of the head bolt holes in the block before bolting down the new heads.

 

ok, I'll have an air compressor, and my buddy has the timing kit

 

When you pull the water pump hook a wet/dry vac up to the holes and suck out all the coolant and you wont have to worry about coolant in the head bolt holes. I mean you should still check them to be sure but in my experience this method work very well.

 

If your water pump has any sort of mileage on it, I'd recommend getting a new one for preventative maintenance. I did when I did my cam swap, but mine had 75k miles on it too. But I didn't think about it until we had it off the car and the closest place that had one was an hour away. Made for a long night...just something to think about.

 

10mm gearwrench

 

those wrenches are amazing, I'll have to get some