ready to order cam kit
#1
I need to know what exactly I need to order for this stuff. For 212/218 high lift 114lsa
Do I able run stock rocker arm?
What size pushrod really need to be like 7.400 or 7.425?
Able I run a good valvespring like single spring or something? DO I have to run doublespring?
Do I need change timing chain? Is my timing chain ls2?
Oil pump need to be high volume??
Do I able to re-use water pump
Do I need get a special spark plug for aftermarket cam? I run AcDelco spark plugs.
If anything I miss for this stuff. Please let me know what else I really need to know. Since I already dyno on my truck last Saturday. Im ready process for cam kit. To see how different between now and after. My heads is 706. Mean my engine is LM7..
This is 06 Silverado 5.3 94k mileage. I need to know what else I need to get everything ready to install. So I able order all together kit at once.
Circle-D offer me to get high stall 3000
Do I able run stock rocker arm?
What size pushrod really need to be like 7.400 or 7.425?
Able I run a good valvespring like single spring or something? DO I have to run doublespring?
Do I need change timing chain? Is my timing chain ls2?
Oil pump need to be high volume??
Do I able to re-use water pump
Do I need get a special spark plug for aftermarket cam? I run AcDelco spark plugs.
If anything I miss for this stuff. Please let me know what else I really need to know. Since I already dyno on my truck last Saturday. Im ready process for cam kit. To see how different between now and after. My heads is 706. Mean my engine is LM7..
This is 06 Silverado 5.3 94k mileage. I need to know what else I need to get everything ready to install. So I able order all together kit at once.
Circle-D offer me to get high stall 3000
#2
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Reuse all your stuff. ALL YOU NEED is hardened push rods 7.4, but check with them also, valve springs, depending on the lift of the cam, either ls6 springs or 918 comps.. Timing chain is up to you.. You will see if it is loose or not.. If it seems tight, go with it
#3
Like he^ said the only things you MUST have imo are springs, pushrods, water pump gaskets, and crank bolt. most will say all gaskets are re-usable and so is the crank bolt, but id rather replace them (water pump gaskets and crank bolt) just to be safe. the rest you listed is up to you and whether or not you think you need it (which what you listed you dont), if your chain still looks good and you have good oil pressure i wouldnt mess with anything else..
Ive got some new ls6 springs with retainers and locks i will sell you, pm me if interested..
Ive got some new ls6 springs with retainers and locks i will sell you, pm me if interested..
Last edited by skolman91; May 24, 2010 at 07:59 PM.
#4
What's the lift on that cam? .55x,.56x? You can use the yellow LS6 springs, but if you think that you may go bigger in the future get some PAC 1218's for extra insurance. I'd get new water pump gaskets at the very least...many many guys reuse the other gaskets without any problems (timing cover, crank seal, valve cover gaskets, etc.), which you can do if money is tight. If you want to replace the gaskets, both SDPC and Texas Speed sell cam swap kits that include every gasket that you touch as well as the crank bolt which shold be replaced since it is a torque to yield bolt...so get a crank bolt also if you don't get the cam swap kit
#7
What's the lift on that cam? .55x,.56x? You can use the yellow LS6 springs, but if you think that you may go bigger in the future get some PAC 1218's for extra insurance. I'd get new water pump gaskets at the very least...many many guys reuse the other gaskets without any problems (timing cover, crank seal, valve cover gaskets, etc.), which you can do if money is tight. If you want to replace the gaskets, both SDPC and Texas Speed sell cam swap kits that include every gasket that you touch as well as the crank bolt which shold be replaced since it is a torque to yield bolt...so get a crank bolt also if you don't get the cam swap kit 
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#10
All I buy for cam swaps besides replacement fluids and beer of course.
Cam, Springs. Pushrods are a good idea, but not necessarly 100% needed. re-use all gaskets, and usually re use the crank bolt. Its torque to yield, but I never have enough room to properly torque it anyway. Just tighten the **** out of it and let er eat.
I thought I read the LS6 springs are only good for .550 lift, but either way, Id go with the 918 springs. I used Comps in the past, but plan to use the PAC's on my upcoming cam swap
Cam, Springs. Pushrods are a good idea, but not necessarly 100% needed. re-use all gaskets, and usually re use the crank bolt. Its torque to yield, but I never have enough room to properly torque it anyway. Just tighten the **** out of it and let er eat.
I thought I read the LS6 springs are only good for .550 lift, but either way, Id go with the 918 springs. I used Comps in the past, but plan to use the PAC's on my upcoming cam swap





