What do I need to buy?
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What do I need to buy? So I've had this recurring ticking noise that I'm about 70% sure is one or more of my lifters going bad. I have a 2002 Z28 by the way.
So it's time for me to replace those. But I figure while I'm doing that I might as well throw in a new cam with the LS7 lifters. I've been lurking on ebay/craigslist/classified but realized I'm not entirely sure what I need.
I'd like to get some suggestions on what cam to buy. This car is a daily driver that gets raced occasionally. I'm on a really tight budget. Eventually when I have the cash I'll throw on some heads. I need to have this done pretty soon because the ticking is starting to get worse.
Secondly, what else do I need to buy? I know I'll need new pushrods to go along with the cam and lifters. Do I need to buy new rockers, springs, or anything else as well?
Lastly, if anyone can point me in the right direction for where to get a good price for all of this that'd be awesome.
So it's time for me to replace those. But I figure while I'm doing that I might as well throw in a new cam with the LS7 lifters. I've been lurking on ebay/craigslist/classified but realized I'm not entirely sure what I need.
I'd like to get some suggestions on what cam to buy. This car is a daily driver that gets raced occasionally. I'm on a really tight budget. Eventually when I have the cash I'll throw on some heads. I need to have this done pretty soon because the ticking is starting to get worse.
Secondly, what else do I need to buy? I know I'll need new pushrods to go along with the cam and lifters. Do I need to buy new rockers, springs, or anything else as well?
Lastly, if anyone can point me in the right direction for where to get a good price for all of this that'd be awesome.
You need to at least get valve springs and pushrods to support a cam. We have cam packages starting at $590 that will include the aftermarket cam, chromeoly hardened pushrods, and the correct valvesprings. We also offer the LS7 lifters at $140 a set. Give us a call if you have any questions.
Is your car auto or manual? It also depends a lot on what you are looking for. Do you want an aggressive lopey idle or something more smooth? Give me a few answers to these and it will be easier to help you out with the cam.
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Everything is stock for an auto 02 Z28, exhaust, gears, and all. Do you guys think I should just hold off on the cam until I can afford those other upgrades first?
Remember I'm doing this only because I have to have my lifters replaced. I figure I might as well throw in a cam.
Remember I'm doing this only because I have to have my lifters replaced. I figure I might as well throw in a cam.
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a 224r with 114 lsa mite work with a stock converter.the stock rockers will work just fine.get the cam pkg and lifters from TSP.you will need a tune ,frost dose for it for $125-150.add the converter when you can afford it.
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Wouldn't I need a re-tune after I add the converter? What stall would you recommend?
I live in Tampa, FL and there is a guy around here who supposedly does dyno tuning for around $150-$200. Would I be better off getting a local dyno tune or frost tune?
I live in Tampa, FL and there is a guy around here who supposedly does dyno tuning for around $150-$200. Would I be better off getting a local dyno tune or frost tune?