In doing a cam swap, what gaskets are reusable and which are not? I am pretty sure the valve cover gaskets are but what about the timing chain cover and waterpump? I will be getting another crank pully bolt since I have already reused it once. What else would I need?

 

Just depends on your milege. I only changed the crank bolt on mine since I had about 20k on mine. I'd say if over 40k ml, change the following:
12559271 Water Pump Gaskets (2)
12558013 Timing Cover Gasket
12561244 Front Crank Seal
You might want to consider changing your timing chain as well since its already open.

 

I do have nearly 80K so I guess I will go ahead and replace them. I was tring to get off as cheap as possible since the cam is a freebe and I am broke. I will probablly be back in there in a few months anyway. Once I see how this cam reacts I can make my decision on which one I really want.
btw... our timing chains should be the same as an fbod chain right? I may have access to a slightly used chain out of an 02 ws6.

 

Yes .. they would be the same.

I'd go with a double roller if you can though, but freebiues are kewl too.

 

Does the oil pump need to be replaced also, well I guess depends on mileage. I too am going to do this swap and I have 55k on mine. So would it be a smart idea? What is the cost if I do do this? I see people running blueprinted ls6 oil pumps, whats the deal with that?

 

replace all gaskets, the timing cover seal, and the balancer bolt (the valvecover ones can be reused if they don't come out of their seat) You don't want to have to go and do it again because something is leaking. Use sillicon sealant in the lower corners of the timing chain cover too.
If you replace the oil pump or the timing chain you will find out about the oil pump pick up tube bolt. That is a fun one.

 

i have a camshaft going in soon also, i plan on buying or getting a kit just like tr or tsp sells, my truck is nearing 48k miles so i might as well.. cheap insurance..

what i'm not to sure about is a timing chain and ported oil pump.. has anyone here done either, worth it or not?

 

BigKID: What are the specs on your cam?

 

I got the cam out of my buddy's 02 WS6 as a freebe. 196/207 .467/.479 116

 

i have a bouble roller chain just for insurance and also have a ls6 oil pump although it is not ported.