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Nov 20, 2007 | 11:46 AM

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springs/retainers for tr224

What would be the right springs and retainers for a tr224? would Patriot Gold "extreme" spring kit do? Ive got a basically stock SS right now. Planning to do shorties (Cali Smog) and Y w/ high flow cats. What else do i need for a tr224 swap? Also should i do the headers/y pipe first or cam first?

Nov 20, 2007 | 11:48 AM

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regular patriots would work. dont forget to do an ls2 tiiming chain and an ls6 pump.

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Nov 20, 2007 | 11:49 AM

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Get your exhaust work done first.

In the mean time, run a search on the tr224 and you'll get all the info you need. Or just call Thunder Racing.

Nov 20, 2007 | 12:25 PM

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Comp 918s are usually fine for a 224 cam. But, if you want the added safety of a double spring, the Patriot Golds (.650 lift) would work as well.

Nov 20, 2007 | 07:41 PM

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Do i "need" a new timing chain and oil pump?

Nov 20, 2007 | 08:10 PM

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Do i "need" a new timing chain and oil pump?

its up to you, you dont have to.

Nov 20, 2007 | 10:14 PM

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The cars all ripped down for the cam. There's really no charge to install the chain and only a few bucks to do the pump. Cheap insurance if you ask me.

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Nov 20, 2007 | 10:18 PM

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i guess the question should be, how many miles on the engine?

Nov 20, 2007 | 10:55 PM

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Where is the cheapest place to get a LS6 oil pump & LS2 timing chain?

Nov 20, 2007 | 11:02 PM

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Get the oil pump and a new chain. its cheap insurance.

Nov 20, 2007 | 11:18 PM

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Ok its a 2000 SS M6 w/ 55,xxx miles. Lid, cut out, some other small stuff. Thing is that money is tight and i want to get the most out of my dollar, but still make a reliable set up. btw it is my dd.

Nov 21, 2007 | 12:38 AM

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you need all of your supporting mods before you go throwing in a cam. do some searching, the answers are all there

Nov 21, 2007 | 04:00 AM

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well if your gonna run the 918s i have some. its the springs,lock,seals and something else. not sure the miles on them but the look good. if your gonna run them let me know. i will let them go for 110 shipped