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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:33 PM
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Tooley platinum springs with Ti retainers ordered

ARP head studs and assembly lube ordered

I heard Summit price matches gmpartsdirect on LS9 head gaskets so I'll be ordering those tomorrow.
Did you already do the Trunnion upgrade???
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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No, rockers are totally stock, and are in good condition.
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:43 PM
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With all this work your doing, you might want to consider it. You only need 1 cover to pop off and spill the bearings...
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:45 PM
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where'd you get the studs from if you don't mind?
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ebay.
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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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Time to go to the beer store and get some lottery tickets!!! Glad to see you didnt ruin anything.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Wow thats awesome! you really lucked out!

Which direction are you going to go with the cam?
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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I decided just to stay with the current cam. I may change it out in the future depending on how things workout.


Heads are off to the machine shop later this morning for inspection, cleaning and spring install.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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So that never even bent that valve?

I would do the trunion upgrade on anything that isn't going to be driven in stock form. You are putting more pressure on it by using stronger springs, more than likely a different cam, and more than likely higher RPM's. If one gives out it doesnt just break, it spreads needles bearings throughout your engine. The upgrade is $130 and a little bit of work for cheap insurance.
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Originally Posted by GMCtrk
I decided just to stay with the current cam. I may change it out in the future depending on how things workout.


Heads are off to the machine shop later this morning for inspection, cleaning and spring install.
How much is it gonna cost for all of that work to the heads?
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