skaffy03

I'm about to do a cam swap on my 5.3

Can someone point me in the right direction for a new crank bolt and what gaskets I'll need to replace? And any other things like that.

I'm looking at a 212/218 but would rather find one used first. If anyone knows of one or has one, lemme know!

06murder

You cane go to the dealer and get a new one or get a apr bolt.it be good time to get a underdrive pulpy while its a part.you will need timing cover gasket and water pump gaskets

skaffy03

Is it arp or Apr?

CCrowell2

Its Arp

skaffy03

I'm new to doing cam swaps, but what's the real reason for needing a new crank bolt?

910506chevy

one lowest prices ive found on ARP bolt

Arp 234 2503 Harmonic Balancer Damper Bolt Chevy LS1 LS2 LS3 L92 | eBay

I reused my timing cover gasket.. that is if you don't mess it up pulling it off .

skaffy03

I've read the write up thread on ls1howto, but does anyone have any other good tips or suggestions that might make this all easier?

ChevyRad01

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Texas speed sells a basic cam swap bolt & gasket kit that I used when swapping my cam. Just make sure you've got all the tools you need and it "should" go smoothly.

skaffy03

Thanks for all the help guys. Once I save a few more bucks ill have the cam bought. Can't wait to get this thing done.

silveradokidd_4518

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Bolt stretch...