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finally started my swap, got my heads/cam and everything in between left. so far it has not been as bad as I thought it would, just takes time that all. here r some pics.




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Look like fun....What heads are you using?
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Patriot Performance ls6 2.02/1.57 59cc.

I'm enjoying it!!!!!



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Yeah, I had some 'fun' disassembling mine too. By when I started putting everyting back together that's when I went through a whole different set of emotions- like, stress, anger, fear...
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What cam are you throwing in? and are you changing lifters??
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What cam are you throwing in? and are you changing lifters??
Comp Cam 231/237 .589/.595 lsa112+4.
new lifters r Comp Cam 850-16.

pulled heads/cam today. need to remove oil pump. any suggestions on how to remove it? I have done some research, but just wanted some feed back on those of you that have actually r/r it.

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There is some good info on how to remove the oil pan in my thread

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-internal-engine/434219-i-reallllly-f-ed-up-now.html

Think its like page 2 or 3...

Basically it was not that bad, I mean it sucked...but very doable.
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well got head/cam out, no problems just a minor set back, dropped lifter cradle bolt in cam journal. did get it out w/ finger magnet. installed cam/chain. anybody know where I can find how to port oil pump? I think I have read it hear, some where. problems w/ search here. heres some pics.


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finally got cam/chain/oil pump bolted, also cover and oil pan bolted, checked ptv clearance and that too checked good so next is my heads. cant wait to get her started.


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well did get it done, had a detour to attend. well I had it dyno'd this past friday and it made 417 rwhp, 390 rwtq. sounds


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