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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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i have a 2000 camaro ss with 70,000 miles on it with just bolt ons right now and i am looking to get a magic stick v3 installed in it. if i purchase the install kit from tsp which includes Camshaft, Comp PRC Spring Kit, and Hardened Chromoly Pushrods, what else do i need to get besides a good tune? thanks
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i have a 2000 camaro ss with 70,000 miles on it with just bolt ons right now and i am looking to get a magic stick v3 installed in it. if i purchase the install kit from tsp which includes Camshaft, Comp PRC Spring Kit, and Hardened Chromoly Pushrods, what else do i need to get besides a good tune? thanks
nothing really , maybe a new timing chain and a new oil pump, it could be cheap insurance, or some new spark plugs if they're old, you might new some new gaskets, timing cover gasket, new crank bolt, etc...
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LS2 or Rollmater timing chain. Ported LS6 oil pump etc...

What SSTYCOON said basically.
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Also some basic tools to do the swap. You need some pen magnets or lifter rods to keep the lifters from falling. You also need a pulley puller and a deep well 24mm 6point socket to remove the bolt. And like the others said, ls2 chain is good, oil pump, and a basic cam bolt and gasket kit which you can guy from TSP as well.
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that is a very good deal i ordered mine the other day. but i would suggest a ls2 chain, ported ls6 pump, oring, w/p gaskets, front cover gasket, front cover seal, new plugs, and 6 qts oil and filter. all the correct tools such as a pulley puller, 5/16" dowel rods, and such.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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do i need to get the whole timing kit or just the chain? thanks
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