im removing the stock motor from my car, and throwing in a forged 347. right now all i have is the 347 shortblock, i just ordered the cam, and will be ordering the heads soon. what i need to know is what other misc things i need for the new motor. here is the list a friend came up with for me, am i missing anything?

7.400 Stock Length LS1 Manley Pushrods $100.00
GM Performance Parts HD Timing Chain $37.58
Thermostat, 160 Degree, High-Flow, 1997-03 LS1 $54.95
Oil Pump, Blue Printed, High Volume, Gen III GM Engines $149.95
Lifter Kit, Gen III Engines, Set of 16 $107.85
Head and Cam Install Gasket Kit, 1999-01 LS1/LS6 $279.95

all through sdparts....

 

i would go with a mellings hv/hp pump, i think its cheaper and it flows more with higher pressure, get a double roller timing set without question, get a set of ls7 lifters, there about 15 dollers more and they have been prooven in some pretty high hp cars. your gasket kit sounds really expensive too. I would verify pushrod length before ordering also

 

Basic Heads & Camshaft Bolt & Gasket Kit $150
TSP Ported LS6 Oil Pump $140
TSP Chromemoly Pushrods (Size You Need) $110
GM LS2 Timing Chain $38
Hypertech LS1 Thermostat (160* or 180*) $48
GM Replacement LS7 Lifters $130

This is the same list you gave, but all the items are from Texas-Speed. Good bit of difference in price, so my opinion is you should give TSP a call. ---->
-Joel

**Ah, I just realized the price you got down for the Heads & Cam kit is for the Deluxe Kit, either way TSP has it for the same price as well.**

 

what heads and cam did you go with chris?

 

thanks for the info. ill have to contact tsp and see what they can do

 

Id go with the LS2 chain, LS7 lifters and either a melling 10295 pump or a 10296 if you need it. As for pushrods I guess we covered that on our forum. When do you think this set up will be up and running??

 

hopefully in the next month, maybe 2 tops...depends how the tax return pans out!