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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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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....
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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
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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. ---->
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**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.**

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what heads and cam did you go with chris?
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Originally Posted by 2000Hawk
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.**
thanks for the info. ill have to contact tsp and see what they can do
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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??
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hopefully in the next month, maybe 2 tops...depends how the tax return pans out!
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