I changed my gaskets for some cheap insurance. You can re-use the old ones, but for $45 bucks from Scoggin-Dickey (sponsor to the right>>>), you get a complete cam change kit that even comes with a new crank bolt.
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/2721...3-LS1-LS6-.htm

 

no need tpo pull the intake, and it ok to do a cam swap without doing the lifters?

 

Yea, the lifters will be fine, they're roller lifters so you don't get the wear patterns like on the flat tappet style. Plus, the lifters can't be removed with the heads on. You're gonna want to upgrade your valve springs to something that can handle the extra lift...ls6, or Comp 915's or 918's, or Crane duals, etc.

What cam do you have in mind?

 

I wanted the vinci 062, plus springs, rockers and tuner but they havent reponded to my pms or . So i am looking at several shops for a comparable setup, so i guess i dont really know, hopefuly somthing willm work out for me.

 

I pm'd you this morning. I only received 1 pm, am I missing any?Unfortunately, I do not have much time to look at LS1Tech or my pms, which is why I stated in the sale to call me. It is easier to reach me by phone on our tollfree number. Last week the sale had me busy from open to past closing and I am now just returning emails and pms. If I haven't reached someone yet, I will. But feel free to call me as I always answer the phone. Sorry for the delay but I am so busy that I don't have much time to spend here. Then when I get home my wife and kids keep me busy. Please be patient with us sponsors. You have to remember while you pm one shop looking for answers, we are one shop answering hundreds of questions. We obviously want everyone's business, but we have to answer one question at a time. If you call, the question is answered quicker. Emails and pms are answered in between phone calls, clients in the office, parts being shipped, internet orders, installations, and my normal everyday business. Thanks for your patience, Joe.

 

Thanks Joe i received Your PM.

 

yeah i think ill get it in a month or so.

that last lifter in my truck almost dropped. i had to turn the cam to get it on up in there. man it sucked. it was very scary.

 

does anyone know around how much a shop would charge to install a cam?

 

an a 8mm for the rockers arms and valve covers

 

and a 12 pack of Budweiser