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Old 06-20-2010 | 03:09 PM
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Default Cam Install, What else should I replace?

I'm about to have a cam install done on my car.

Basically here is what is getting put on:
230/230
Springs
Pushrods
Oil Pump
Timing Chain
All Gaskets
Crank Bolt
TR55s

My car has 80k on it, should I have anything else replaced while this is happening?

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Dakota
Old 06-20-2010 | 03:42 PM
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You've got the main things. It wouldn't hurt to get better lifters, but that isn't mandatory.
Old 06-20-2010 | 06:27 PM
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yea if your gonna get a double spring u should really consider getting comp cams R lifters or ls7 lifters
Old 06-20-2010 | 07:01 PM
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i would defiantly replace the lifters, they are going to take more of a beating from the bigger cam, and to replace them you have to pull the head so i personally would not risk it with the 80000 lifters

also you got a pushrod length checker ?
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The tuner I used requested new front O2s, new fuel filter, and a new or cleaned reusable air filter. I also purchased new LS7 lifters, new GM MLS 0.052 crushed gaskets, and ARP head bolts. Since I was there I also went ahead with new lifter trays.
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I dont want to have to pay to have the heads pulled off the car so I guess I will risk it with stock lifters for now and replace then when I do heads.

Fuel filter will probably be a good idea.

I wont be doing it myself, The shop will measure PRs

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fresh coolant and oil.
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Id replace the valve seals while your there, since the spings will be out, but it looks like you got just about everything else covered.




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