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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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im doing a cam install when i get back from afghanistan in NOV i have some parts! need someone to install everything I currently have fast92intake/tb fuel rail kit, slp UD pully electric cutout,ls7 lifter and a 588/595 comp n20 cam magnum7.4 PRs comp918 springs rated a .600 on some not so great ported heads! im only goning to spay 100shot on the car even know ill probally never use it. i need help finihing up my parts list open to suggustions Might be easier to email me @ david.lindley@afg.usmc.mil the internet here blows took 30 mins to load this site thanks !
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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I would say retainer and keepers, valve seals, if the car has more than 50k miles, an oil pump, oil pump pick-up tube o-ring, and a timing chain.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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whats the duration of the cam, and the LSA? thats alot more useful than lift, which really doesnt mean a whole lot.

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I would say retainer and keepers, valve seals, if the car has more than 50k miles, an oil pump, oil pump pick-up tube o-ring, and a timing chain.
id say that s a pretty good start. might want some new plugs if you are spraying too, as well as some RRs if you are high mileage.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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patiance,cold beer,good tunes,and great freind.LOL.I would deff get new gaskets from your local dealer and new balancer bolt.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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I really like the pickup tube girdles from BRP Hotrods helps to eliminate the chances of pinching an oring on re installation. I run them on anything I get my hands into that little $20 could save you a lot of headaches and trouble later on.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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Not to hijack but could u explain alittle more on those girdles dude.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nukeemall454
Not to hijack but could u explain alittle more on those girdles dude.
Go here and scroll down some...
http://www.brphotrods.com/
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Ok so that girdle will keep up your oil pressure even if you pinch the o ring or does it just help with the install sorry never heard of them till now.
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Originally Posted by nukeemall454
Ok so that girdle will keep up your oil pressure even if you pinch the o ring or does it just help with the install sorry never heard of them till now.
I am sure if you had it out of alignment bad enough to pinch the oring completely in half it might not help. The girdle strengthens the holding force, and actually centers the tube much better then the stock setup. Probably one of the neatest little pieces I can think of for LS internals.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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I ordered one of those girdles - will install when I do my cam/chain/oil pump. Thanks for the info on it! Seems like a GREAT idea and cheap insurance.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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Don't forget to upgrade your fuel capacities very soon I will be cam only and 100 shot like you and it was strongly recommended that I upgrade my injectors and fuel pump. You will probably need to do the same.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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thanks for the info! Ill try and get the cam specs! i have a race tronics plug and play fuel pump intalled and my heads are already assembled with everything and are ready to go! also what about the maf and bellows im going from stock to 92mm throttlebodie do i need a 92mm everything ?
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