usaf_hess

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So who all in the Tucson area wants to help a newb to the Ls1 for a head and cam swap?

Hibs

This is off topic, but... I've got a friend down there in Tuscon who serves in the Army guard, he's got an '02 SS. Want me to give you his contact info? He wouldn't be able to guide you with the heads/cam swap, but i know he would want to get to know other LS1 guys in the area.

usaf_hess

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If you want to haha, i was going to start the swap as soon as i could but i just realized that i need to get stronger push rods before i try to do this lol. <-- That would not be good to get a bent or broken pushrod.

AznMuscle

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I envy you. You going to do it up at the Auto hobby shop?

Deerhunter-Z28

Just take your time man, as long as you have a little mechanical know-how you can get it done. www.ls1howto.com has a GREAT write-up on the swap.

usaf_hess

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Yeah im doing it at the hobby shop on base. Dont envy me bud there are alot of things that im not perfect for just like anyone else, i just got lucky and found a car for a great steal and had some extra cash from the purchase.

I am pretty good with figurin out mechanical work, I used to work at dealers and such and i tinker a bit so i can figure out the process of putting everything in as long as i have all the torque specs for everything to go back on right, all the parts, and the correct tools at hand i will be good.

Im gonna need help with the tuning though, and a few extra hands in the bay wont hurt.

AznMuscle

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What about half the people from SMC? Brett or paul or any of them able to help? If I could tune, I would help. And ****, if you need help with the instal, depending on the day, I might be able to help.

usaf_hess

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I think Paul is down and Mike for sure is gonna help(especially help me make sense of the tuning) and im not sure who all else. If you can feel free to make it out i will post when i plan on doing it here cause i still need to get the pushrods.

AznMuscle

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If you don't mind having another person around, then sure. I'm not sure how 4 people can work on a car, but I'll hopefully be able to go so I can atleast learn what I am doing.

AznMuscle

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Oh, your ls6 intake wouldn't happen to be for sale, would it?

usaf_hess

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No i dont have the FAST setup i want to run just yet so the Intake is staying with the car for now.

AznMuscle

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Did you get the heads on?

usaf_hess

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No i havnt messed with them yet but i think i might do it this weekend. I am just going to swap the heads though cause i dont have the push rods to complete the cam swap aswell and i need the car running cause its our 2nd DD.

AznMuscle

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Ahh. Still make some added poewr though. I wish I could stop by this weekend and help out, but I'll be in Phoenix.

usaf_hess

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It might be this weekend but might not im not sure yet but i think i will at least start this weekend and do the heads, when we move into our new house i will do the cam cause i will have more room and i wont have to rent a bay for too long and worry about people walking off with my stuff.

AznMuscle

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Let me know when, and if I'm not busy, I'm down for a 80 mile trip to help out lol. I need to learn anyway.

usaf_hess

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Its pretty straight forward to swapping the heads as long as you use the correct torque values and put everything electrical back in the proper places if you happen to move or unplug anything. Same with the cam, its just better to have an extra set of hands or peer support lol(person to drink beer with).

usaf_hess

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Ok update here i am in the process of putting on the heads and everything is straight forward as i figured but could GM have put anything else the we have to unplug, move, take off, NOT break, take off just to take something else off to get it out of the way?

I swear if they could have id be in heaven. I keep this thread posted on the results.

AznMuscle

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Good luck finishing it up man. Yea, they cluster fucked the engine bay for sure.

usaf_hess

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Cluster fucked is being polite haha, i am finishing up the install today hopefully if not tomorrow for sure(dont know if i can get it done before the hobby shop closes lol). I am pretty sure i can get it done though.

How much is it for a dyno run to see what kind of numbers diff. this makes?