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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Did you have to raise the engine and drop the oil pan to install the oil pump? Sounds good BTW
Na i didn't
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Love the fact that you did this on the 35th Anniversary SS; we have the same mentality.

MAke something awesome even better
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Love the fact that you did this on the 35th Anniversary SS; we have the same mentality.

MAke something awesome even better
damn right!!
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 12:16 AM
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Sounds great man!
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How much did it cost for the cam and all the supporting hardware if you don't mind me asking?
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How much did it cost for the cam and all the supporting hardware if you don't mind me asking?
cam - 400
springs/rods - 390
timing chain - 110
oil pump - 190

purchased everything from texas speed.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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It is a really nice car though, get some duals made, i couldnt believe the gain i got from my tsp duals, big cams like crap like fast intakes/chris1313/4.10 ,4.30 gears/ nice ride though man
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Yeah right around $1000 is what I figured. I will have to look into how much tuning is out here so I have an idea the total cost will be. Thanks for the help.
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Oh and was there enough room to remove and install the cam without hitting the radiator?
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i took out the radiator to make room but left the ac condenser in and just had to hold it up at an angle to slide the cam in.
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It is a really nice car though, get some duals made, i couldnt believe the gain i got from my tsp duals, big cams like crap like fast intakes/chris1313/4.10 ,4.30 gears/ nice ride though man
thanks man. i could definitely feel a power difference driving around but i have yet to get on it as the car is obviously still untuned and my clutch is on it's last leg. currently idles at 600rpm lol
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