Currently have an Lc9 bored out to 5.7. It's hurt and not interested in finding out why right now. I have a rebuilt stock Lc9 in my barn I'm going to use and put a trick twin kit on it that I've had forever now. Things I would like to swap over from other engine.
triple 12 cam
Dod delete
Arp head studs
valve springs
The only thing I'm concerned about is the DOD kit since I'm not an engine builder. Will it be a direct swap or could the pushrods possibly be a different length or something based on the last build? If a thicker head gasket was used on the last motor would they have used different length pushrod? Or will it be a direct swap?
so my new setup will be stock lc9 with triple 12 cam, DOD delete, valve springs, arp head studs, and twin turbo.
what head gasket should I use? Thanks for any help im on a tight budget at the moment so I need to do everything myself. Worst case scenario I can just run the stock lc9 if I have to but would like to utilize the parts I already have if possible. Thanks

 

Never mind pushrods have nothing to do with the DOD delete kit. For some reason I thought the stock ones were replaced with a different length when you did a DOD delete. So I should be able to swap the kit over no problem and use the factory pushrods.
however I thought I read somewhere about using a different head gasket when you install a triple 12. That sound familiar to anyone?

 

The only good thing about -15* temperature and snow. Sledding the engine from the barn to the house.

 

Also found these in the garage. Not sure it's a direct replacement for stock. Would be nice since I already have them.

 

They will work on a 5.3L

 

You going to open the ring gaps for boost since you'll have the motor on the stand?

 

I have thought about it but I have never done something like that and not sure I should try.

 

I have thought about it but I have never done something like that and not sure I should try.
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Phase 1 complete! Forgot how much fun that is. Especially in an unheated garage.

 

What's the issue with the 5.7? Too much green paint?