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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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a friend of mine is thinking of putting a cam on his 2000 Z28 what other thing does he need for the install like springs etc?
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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search for i think its installuniversity great writeup,would give link but couldnt find one,sorry,hope this helps.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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the BEST writeup is on ls1howto.com.

really best and most efficent option is just buy a "camswap pack" from a vendor, just go with whoever you get hte cam from. they USUALLY include springs, pushrods, most gaskets and most bolts. just ask that particular vendor whats in their pack.

absolute must have's though are springs, gaskets and harmonic balancer bolt
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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I agree with RedRally. I would take a look at the cam swap right up on ls1howto.com and just get a cam package from one of the sponsors. I'll post up a list that someone gave me a few months ago when i started to order my parts
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Here are the parts i have ordered for my cam swap

Dual Springs
TI Retainers
Seats&Seals
7.425" Push Rods
LS2 Timing chain
LS6 Oil Pump (ported and shimmed)
Oil Pump O-Ring
Locks (some people use their stockers)
Powerbond Pulley (Optional, might as well do it since you have to take the stocker off)
Crank Bolt
Water Pump Gaskets
Front Cover Gaskets
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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yea thats the place i couldnt think of it
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