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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 02:02 AM
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98-02 LS1 Patriot "Gold" Dual Valve Spring Kit - $255
98-02 LS1 GM LS2 Timing Chain - $42.99
Custom Grind Shelf Cam - $389.99 (I'll figure out cam specs later)
98-02 LS1 Melling Oil Pump (High Volume) - $139.00
98-02 LS1 ASP Racing 25% Underdrive Crank/Alternator Pulleys - $274.49
- Options With Crank Bolt
- With Belts? Yes

Totalling out to $1,102.47 + shipping


The custom grind cam is $30 more than all the others, but I figure I'm going to try and talk to a professional as well as my tuner to figure out what cam specs would match my mods/desires. Am I missing anything obvious? This is going on my 98 LS1 with 98 heads....all tools are taken care of.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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Hardened Push Rods
Water Pump Gasket Set
Timing Cover Gasket
Valve Cover Gasket Set (maybe re-use stock)
RTV Sealant
Motor Oil x 6
Oil Filter
Coolant x 2
Antiseize
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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If you have the heads off replace the lifters as well. Also, go for the 99-02 water pump gaskets they are a little better and can be re-used for the most part.
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Unless you are running a big amp on your stereo system ditch the alt pulley....

And search vettenuts for his post on how to make a pulley intall tool. You will hate life if you strip the crank threads trying to intall the new pulley with your old bolt.

Oh....FYI I think SDPC still sells a powerbond pulley w/bolt for $200........
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