AUTOT3K

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so by next spring i'd like to roll out of the shop with a new feeling truck.
Ive done some research and compiled a parts list and need to ask about a couple others.
so if you wanna help me double check that i've got everything I need.

I currently have some 4.11 Gears and Detroit Locker on route, should be here within a week or two and installed by christmas.
I have emailed Circle D and talked to him about my list and I will be ordering his 258mm 3000 Stall Converter

the list of stuff to get

3000 stall 258mm from Circle D

90mm TB

Pacesetter LT's /w 3" ORY

GM LS7 Lifters

GM LS2 Timing Chain Set

Comp Rocker Arm Retro Kit

TSP Cam package /w single beehives
NOW heres where I need assistance for sure I was thinking of upgrading that kit to the PAC 1518 springs good till .650" I know this cam is only .581 but I thought thats pretty close to the .600 base springs.
I am going to get the 220R BUT I cant decide which LSA...I'm thinking 112 for the lower RPM range and to match my 3000stall converter what would you suggest for LSA 112-114 and why?
and lastly for that section...what length pushrod would I need? I wont be changing head gasket size or milling anything

and then of course I'll order myself some gaskets from the local parts store, i'm sure theres a head gasket set and i can add a timing cover gasket.


how does this list look, am I missing anything or anything you'd suggest?
thanks!

iamkeniff

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https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...t-list-493773/

7.425" pushrods

No need for the timing set unless you just want to have everything brand new.

112 or do a custom cam imho.

SDparts.com is the best place i found to buy all the gaskets, an dod delete kit.


I would upgrade to the .650 its only 65.00 also you need new valve seals, oil pump pick up tube o-ring

AUTOT3K

iTrader: (3)

Ok I'll make sure to ad those DoD parts to my list.
I won't need the cam gear will I?
That sdparts.com is tough to navigate. Maybe they're server is down though or running slow
Also


Tsp emailed me this morning and he's saying with the stall I wanna run that I should use the 224R on 112lsa. I wonder how that cam would be. Has anyone here used that cam?

iamkeniff

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why a 224 in a 5.3?

only way you dont need the 3 bolt cam gear is if you get the cam cut on a 3 bolt.

just call Justin at SDparts.com and give him the p/n you have.

AUTOT3K

iTrader: (3)

I was just curious about the cam gear cause on the DoD list it says "if you have the 5.3 you already have the gear" so I thought the one currently in my engine would be good to go on the new cam.


I only mentioned the 224 cause tsp emailed me and said he suggests the 224 but I'm still set on the 220. Tech school is just so vague on cam specs and performance so I'm kinda "derp" when I read the numbers sometimes

AUTOT3K

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I fired off an email to SDparts.com and told him what im doing and what I think I need
so i'll see how the cost is and shipping etc, will order that right away so that I have all the install stuff I need

AUTOT3K

iTrader: (3)

Does sdparts usually get back to emails reasonably quick? Or should I call them

iamkeniff

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I have no idea, i just call em...they may have been closed for halloween i dunno for sure though

AUTOT3K

iTrader: (3)

Alright fair enough. I'll try calling tomorrow and see

AUTOT3K

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got off the phone with them
they carry a DOD Delete Kit 5.3L for $310
P/N is SDAFMD53

theres no mention of a timing cover gasket or oil tube o ring. so I'll add those extra items to the cart when I check out.
that sound about right?
DOD Delete, Timing Cover gaskets, Water Pump Gasket & Oil Tube O Ring?