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!

 

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

 

Is it arp or Apr?

 

Its Arp

 

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

 

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 .

 

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?

 

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.

 

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.

 

Bolt stretch...