I have a

TSP Stage 2 High Lift Truck Camshaft ready to install on my 5.3L Vortec 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD

I was wondering what parts I would need to replace to make it daily drivable and run fine. I am new to all of this and have no idea what im doing and what to replace. please comment a list of all the parts/brand name i would need to install it. thank you!

 

Are you sure you want to dive head first into all this with zero prior knowledge of anything?

For starters you need lots of stuff. Think of all the stuff you have to take off just to remove the camshaft in the truck.

Intake gaskets, valve cover gaskets, headgaskets, new lifters, new lifter trays, camshaft retainer plate, front cover gasket, front main seal would be a good idea too, water pump gaskets. The radiator has to be removed as well, so new coolant should be used. Oil for an oil change.

If you only have a camshaft, you need to also have the correct length pushrods. Some are sold in kits or you need to measure the pushrod length once the camshaft is installed, then order them.

If your truck is a factory flex fuel truck you won't need larger fuel injectors, if it's not a flex fuel truck you will need larger injectors because past 5,500rpm you will run out of safe injector headroom. Then you gotta have someone tune the truck for the camshaft change and possible injector change. The stuff listed here is just a brief breakdown of it all. The work/time involved, tools required to make it all happen are stuff to consider as well.

I'm not going to do your homework on what brand and where to buy parts, that is all stuff you must be responsible for because it's your money and your truck. Do lots of reading and research on camshaft swaps before you tackle this job.

 

He nailed it.
Also depends on the mileage it wouldn't hurt to go ahead and put a new oil pump in.
I dont know what the specs are on that cam but a converter would be a nice addition to the setup.

Also having someone lined up to tune it would be helpful.
I get a bunch of guys go thru the cam swap and then be in a rush to get it tuned cause it's their only vehicle.

 

You need new valve springs that can accommodate the High lift of the new camshaft. The pushrod length will likely change. A new balancer bolt. It wouldnt be a bad idea to replace the gaskets for the front cover and crankshaft seal. Most Performance places have a kit for that.

 

A few specialty tools will be needed:

Torque Wrench
Balancer Puller
Balancer Install tool
Flywheel stop tool or impact wrench (improper way) to install crank bolt
Valve Spring Compressor Tool

Or...

lots of beer if you have a buddy with the needed tools & wrenching skills