What gaskets needed for cam swap?
I just got my ultra torque cam for vinci this morning
Been buying everything in pieces Just have lifters and gaskets to buy Is there a "cheaper" better route than the ls7 lifters? I plan on getting cometic gaskets .04 thickness give me roughly .25 jump in compression. What is yall's opinion on this? What other gaskets are a must? |
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How many miles on the engine? You dont have to remove the heads for a cam swap. Im still running the stock lifters. For gaskets:
water pumpx2, timing cover, timing cover seal, new crank bolt, for heads, head gaskets, and new gm bolts. I would look into getting the ls2 timing chain. cheap and alot stronger than stock bottom is LS2 Attachment 132827 |
150,000 miles so lifters are a must! If I go with the ls2 timing chain are you saying I have to get a new timing cover along with he gasket/seals for the timing cover?
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Originally Posted by tqcraver00
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150,000 miles so lifters are a must! If I go with the ls2 timing chain are you saying I have to get a new timing cover along with he gasket/seals for the timing cover?
Just had this done to mine recently. LS2 Chain https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20842657/PI...20%2835%29.JPG LS2 Cover https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20842657/PI...20%2832%29.JPG https://dl.dropbox.com/u/20842657/PI...20%2844%29.JPG |
I resued my stock cam gear. Works fine. Ive spun mine to 6900 a few times and its holding strong. may also want to inspect the oil pump while your there.
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Originally Posted by ak2007r6
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Just had this done to mine recently. |
I reused every gasket when I did my cam swap, if you cam is mild I would let the lifters alone. With the ls7 lifters you will need different length push rods than stock. Unless you are spinning it to the moon, a cam swap can be done pretty cheap, I spent no more than $400 dollars on mine
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
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Any more info on that black plastic piece in the middle of the chain?
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First if all some info on what year the truck is would be awsome
If it is a gen 3 motor your do not change the front cover nor does the LS2 wedge get used for you. Gen 4 block there is a whole part list i did in the GMT900 section that breaks everything down to you. |
2000 5.3L
I believe gen 3 go in depth why the ls2 wont work |
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