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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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I have lt's, a 4k stall from Yank and the manley dual springs, dual titaniam retainers, hardened 7.4 pushrods etc. and also am getting arp rod-bolts. Do I need anything else to run this cam?
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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I'd get a LS2 timing chain, NGK spark plugs, and finish up the rest of the bolt-ons.
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 12:03 AM
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Get a gear. You will need it if you don't have it already.
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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Don't forget "the ***** to spin it to 6900 on a stock bottom end."
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Orangeapeel, shouldn't i be fine with arp rod bolts?
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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screw the bottom end, if you are on a 10bolt rear end, get ready to go boom.

Forgot to mention, and this is VERY important, its a must

Get a ported ls6 oil pump AND A NEW O-RING from thunder racing or some other sponsored shops
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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Everytime mine runs it see 7000 at least 8 times. First gear through fourth, turn around and repeat. And on the 10 bolt with 410's and 315 Nittos on the back. I second the oil pump.
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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damm 10bolt still living in there.good for you.
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I installed a TRex in a car for a friend. 10-Bolt 4.10 Gear... It's a badass car. Made 422rwh through a clogmaster catback.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 01:06 AM
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Well, I didnt say that it would "break" but ARP bolts should be fine. The rods can handle that sort of speed. I would do it on stock rod bolts just because though... But some people do have a freak 10 bolt that hangs in there way longer than the avg.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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LS6 oil pump and LS2 chain seem to be all you need now dude.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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I want this TREX cam in my ride in 2006,but I like to know who do you think have the best dual spring kit for this type of cam.Comp Cam have the kit at a price of $500,Patriot and Texas Speed have around 200 or 300 buck.Thats my sticken point of which dual spring kit I want.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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I would say go with the Patriot Golds. I havent heard anyone that is running them on the rex have really anything bad to say. def not 918's fo sho!
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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Patriots are great. The kit is around $250, and you get everything you need, new bases, seals, retainers, and locks. Aside from what you have listed, you need all the replacement gaskets, bolts and tools if you're doing the work yourself.
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