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Jun 10, 2014 | 07:28 AM

josh4ku

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Advice needed! Preparing for boost

So I have a d1sc procharger kit purchased. I have a stock bottums end ls1 In the car currently. I was thinking about removing the engine and installing a new oil pump & arp rods bolts. Also I have a set of 317 heads, arp head studs, and ls9 gaskets to go on. I am wondering if the oil pump and arp rods bolts are really worth taking the hole engine out for those 2 things? Or should I just pass on those and remove heads with the engine in the car. Any suggestions? I have a cam to instal also, probably tune for e85 and make 600-700rwhp

Jun 10, 2014 | 07:36 AM

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Just removed heads while engine inside the car.

What oil pump you upgrading to?

Jun 10, 2014 | 07:48 AM

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Just removed heads while engine inside the car.

What oil pump you upgrading to?

Not sure on the oil pump, I thought there was a bolt for the pickup tube that is impossible to remove without having the oil pan off?

Jun 10, 2014 | 08:23 AM

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timing chain

I also want to see what you guys recommend for a timing chain.

Jun 10, 2014 | 08:43 AM

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LS2 timing chain is a good upgrade and you can use your stock gears. I would pass on the rod bolts unless you plan on pulling the rods out and having them resized. I would also throw in a new set of lifters and trays while the heads are off.