LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Alright so i finally just said screw it cause I couldnt figure out what was causing my problem and I just want a bigger cam. I'm going to get a new AI cam. I emailed them and they recommended the 228/234 and I think I will stick to that.

I'm going to order the cam with the Ai Complete HR Cam Kit:

Ai Billet Steel LTx Camshaft
Performance Springs Inc. MaxLife Beehive Springs
CompCams Beehive Spring Steel Retainers
Machined & Hardened Steel Locks / Keepers
CompCams Hardened Steel Spring Locators
OEM Quality Steel Jacketed Viton Seals
K-Line Valve Seal Installation Driver
ARP 7/16" Pro Series Rocker Studs
CompCams 7702 Pushrod Length Checking Tool
CompCams 1605 Ultra Pro-Mag Rocker Arms - 1.6 Ratio
Ai Hardened & Black Oxided Steel Guide Plates
Ai 4130 One Piece Chrome Moly Hardened Pushrods 5/16" x 7.XX" .080" Wall
Fel-Pro Gasket Kit - Timing Cover gasket, Water Pump gaskets, and Crank/Opti/Pump drive seals
Fel-Pro 1284 Intake Manifold Gaskets w/RTV


Now I know this is a pretty comprehensive kit so with that said, will I need anything else?

Will my LS7 lifters handle the 228/234 without any issues? They have about 22k miles on them

I'm planning to pull the heads and have them checked out, resurfaced, and get a thinner head gasket to bump the compression. Should I just get the 96' Impala SS gasket?

What should I do about head bolts? can I reuse the ones I have (new OEM LT1 bolts were used on the rebuild) or should I get new arp bolts?

I'm also looking for a good OTVC wire set, any recommendations?

Part numbers for these parts would be appreciated. Thank you
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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ai will send you the proper springs,shims,seats etc... your gonna love that cam you'll be in good shape with that kit.....I run their 226/234 in my DD LS2 GTO and its great....drives good idles at 825 and made 437 to the tire with stock heads and an intake manifold
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by englundjd
....... have them checked out, resurfaced, and get a thinner head gasket to bump the compression. Should I just get the 96' Impala SS gasket?

What should I do about head bolts? can I reuse the ones I have (new OEM LT1 bolts were used on the rebuild) or should I get new arp bolts......
Impala SS (B-body) head gaskets have a compressed thickness of .029".....they are 'good-to-go'!

ARP head bolts? You betcha !

Don't forget to have your PCM recalibrated.....

KW
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by KW Baraka
Impala SS (B-body) head gaskets have a compressed thickness of .029".....they are 'good-to-go'! makes life easier when its that way rofl

ARP head bolts? You betcha ! good deal

Don't forget to have your PCM recalibrated..... and a wideband o2 lol

KW
thanks for the good reading!
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You might want to think about getting a new GM melonized oil pump drive gear when you do the cam.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 93BlackZ28
You might want to think about getting a new GM melonized oil pump drive gear when you do the cam.
another good idea, i'll inspect the current one to see if it needs it, who knows it might look brand new lol
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