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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Default Other things to do when doing a cam install?
So Ive been reading a pretty good bit about doing a cam in the formula. From what ive read when doing a decent size cam you need to do valve springs, retainers, and push rods. Ive also read that you should do a LS2 timing chain and a ported LS6 oil pump when doing the cam. Would it not hurt to do a water pump as well? If so what kind of water pump? Stocker or some sort of aftermarket?
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LS2 water pump. Also, get the Melling 296 oil pump. Skip the ported LS6. I also had my rockers rebuilt by Harland Sharp.
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Ok cool thanks for the info. Just making sure I have everything I need. As far as the cam goes im kinda torn between the Tr224/224 or the Trex. Ls1's are new too me as I just got the car recently. Im looking to put down 400whp or more if possible with just a cam and bolt ons. Its a 6 speed car.
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Don't be shy with cam. We did a friends car, and with ported and milled crappy 98 heads and a Futral cam along the lines of 232/232 112+4 .600/.600 and put down 410hp with something like 140k miles on the short block.

http://www.fquick.com/garages/Chevro...Z28/1998/8911/

Drove perfectly fine as a dd.
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U will probably want to swap ur stock lifters for LS7's and add LS2 lifter trays as well..
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definitly good insurance to do arp rod bolts and double roller timing chain with increase in red line. and no body mentioned injectors.
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I didn't do the water pump. But it's a great time to put in a new thermostat while the pump is off.
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so I should also do lifters and the trays as well? Is that a must mod?
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I will disagree. LS2 chain is fine. Also, messing with rod caps can invite trouble as I have read...... Lifters should be fine if motor was well maintained....

My requirements to do a cam job were cam, chain, oil pump, gasket set, and beer. Lol
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so I should also do lifters and the trays as well? Is that a must mod?
Most do not with just cam job.....
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ok cool thanks guys for all the input
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I like to do upgraded injectors, LS2 timing set, and a Melling 10295 high pressure pump.
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I like to do upgraded injectors, LS2 timing set, and a Melling 10295 high pressure pump.
I agree^^^ I would definately want bigger injectors
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I agree^^^ I would definately want bigger injectors
Agreed, but skip Melling 295 and get the 296. You can run the lower pressure spring.....I run the high pressure and haven't had any problems....
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what injectors would you guys recommend upgrading too?
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Depends on goals. I am pushing upper 400's on 42# racetronixs. I almost wish I went 60's, but my next upgrades will hopefully need more than that....
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He will be fine with the stock injectors at that power level. Don't worry about pulling the heads to change the lifters either.
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