DOD Delete - Choosing Parts
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DOD Delete - Choosing Parts I have a Pontiac G8 GT with a 6.0L and I need to replace the lifters because one of the DOD lifters failed. I've heard that this means I need to replace the following:
Camshaft
Lifters
Pushrods
Springs
Is it true? If so, I'll plan to do the timing chain while I'm in. Assuming the above is correct, I would like to do a DOD delete. I am happy with the stock performance. Could someone help me choose a (preferably factory) non-DOD cam? I've heard LS3 is a good choice, but I don't understand what my options are other than just putting another DOD cam in.
Are there any other "Since your in there" parts that should be replaced?
I plan on doing the work myself. Thank you for your time!
Camshaft
Lifters
Pushrods
Springs
Is it true? If so, I'll plan to do the timing chain while I'm in. Assuming the above is correct, I would like to do a DOD delete. I am happy with the stock performance. Could someone help me choose a (preferably factory) non-DOD cam? I've heard LS3 is a good choice, but I don't understand what my options are other than just putting another DOD cam in.
Are there any other "Since your in there" parts that should be replaced?
I plan on doing the work myself. Thank you for your time!
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Adrian, everything you need is straight forward. If you are doing springs, of the factory cams, -the LS9 cam would be a slightly better choice P/N NAL-12638427. If you do that, the 3-bolt upper timing gear you need is the NAL-12586481. TFS-16918-16 is a drop-in spring that gives you added RPM capability and you could use spring compressor TFS-90307 to make installation easy.
Here's the rest:
Summit Cam Change Kit (CMB-09-0029) with front gaskets, seal, o-rings, LS2 chain, balancer bolt, valve cover gaskets
Cam retainer plate (SUM-150106) is a good idea.
Non PCV valley Cover (NAL-12598832)
Lifter/Tray/Bolt kit (SUM-HTLSKIT)
Head bolts (SUM-910211)
Head Gasket (FEL-26191PT) (x2)
Assembly Lube (SUM-943010)
Good 5/16 .080 wall Chromoly Pushrods (SUM-14957400)
A trunnion kit such as the bearing style SME-K-14302 or bushing style SME-K-141560 plus installation tool SME-906011 are options depending on how many miles you have on it. We also offer those fully assembled.
Rather than put a front seal in and risk failure, a lot of folks pick up a new front cover (SUM-G6321) with the seal already installed.
If you wanted to step up the cam a bit, the Summit Level 2 cam kits have the cam, valve cover gaskets, damper bolt, seals, and applicable springs. An example would be the SUM-8715-2-BHV Ghost cam kit for instance, but there's a kit for every cam we make. Then we'd add from the part numbers from above to complete the kit.
Just shoot us a PM and we'll walk through any option you want to explore.
Here's the rest:
Summit Cam Change Kit (CMB-09-0029) with front gaskets, seal, o-rings, LS2 chain, balancer bolt, valve cover gaskets
Cam retainer plate (SUM-150106) is a good idea.
Non PCV valley Cover (NAL-12598832)
Lifter/Tray/Bolt kit (SUM-HTLSKIT)
Head bolts (SUM-910211)
Head Gasket (FEL-26191PT) (x2)
Assembly Lube (SUM-943010)
Good 5/16 .080 wall Chromoly Pushrods (SUM-14957400)
A trunnion kit such as the bearing style SME-K-14302 or bushing style SME-K-141560 plus installation tool SME-906011 are options depending on how many miles you have on it. We also offer those fully assembled.
Rather than put a front seal in and risk failure, a lot of folks pick up a new front cover (SUM-G6321) with the seal already installed.
If you wanted to step up the cam a bit, the Summit Level 2 cam kits have the cam, valve cover gaskets, damper bolt, seals, and applicable springs. An example would be the SUM-8715-2-BHV Ghost cam kit for instance, but there's a kit for every cam we make. Then we'd add from the part numbers from above to complete the kit.
Just shoot us a PM and we'll walk through any option you want to explore.
Last edited by Summitracing; Aug 27, 2019 at 12:29 PM.
I can tell you we have the most complete and highest quality dod deletes out there custom tailored to your build with any camshaft option you want!
Email me instead of pm on here though but thanks to the guys for the recommendations!!
Rpmspeedtech@gmail.com
Email me instead of pm on here though but thanks to the guys for the recommendations!!
Rpmspeedtech@gmail.com
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I can tell you we have the most complete and highest quality dod deletes out there custom tailored to your build with any camshaft option you want!
Email me instead of pm on here though but thanks to the guys for the recommendations!!
Rpmspeedtech@gmail.com
Email me instead of pm on here though but thanks to the guys for the recommendations!!
Rpmspeedtech@gmail.com
