ok i just got my cam(Comp 224/224 .581/.581), springs (918's) and retainers in. will be installing them soon on my heads. will it be pretty straight forward? just take the old springs out drop the new ones in and everything will be ok?? just want to make i dont screw anything up.

 

For the most part yes. What heads are they?

 

Depending on mileage you may want to consider new valve guide seals. The new design includes the seat and the seal - easy install while you have the spring off.

 

Do the TDC method for springs.
Bring piston 1 to TDC (using a tool) change 1& 6 (both at TDC), rotate crank clockwise 90*, and continue the next 2 cylinders using the firing sequence.
http://www.ls1howto.com
This site has it all, read it well.

 

This method works great! And its always good advice to change out the valve seals while youre in there. Just make sure you push them on hard enough. They almost feel like they "snap" into place. Most of the smoking cam storied are bcause of improper valve seal installation, and the seals ride up and allow oil to pass through and burn.

 

the heads are still off the motor, i havent assembled the motor yet. and i just got the heads back from the machine shop about 2 weeks ago, new valve guide seals were installed there. and they are factory heads. thanx