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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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The mail man dropped of some boxes today!




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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 08:02 AM
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What all gaskets am I going to need for the install. Also is a new chain required or is that just optional. Im trying to finish up all the small parts and then start on the install.



Does everyone do new pushrods on a .600 lift?
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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I would do hardened pushrods regardless of lift. Congrats! What are specs?
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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Sweet

If your not pulling the heads you'll need the water pump and timing cover gaskets only (crank seal is a 50/50)..
As far as rods def get some new ones and how many miles are on the motor??Chain is only $50 if its low miles you should be fine..
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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I have close to 100K miles so I talked myself in to getting the chain and I figured I HAD to have the pushrods.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 907TBSS
I would do hardened pushrods regardless of lift. Congrats! What are specs?
Its about time...right? haha
Its 22x/23x on duration and close to .600 on lift. Should do pretty good. Geoff at EPS said it should easily make over 400. We shall see.

What trans mods are you running?

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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:38 AM
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Im finishing up my last little bit of items for my swap. Can someone tell me what im missing?

timing chain, water pump gasket, extra trans fluid (converter install), antifreeze, arp balancer bolt, arp cam plate retainer bolt and crank bolt.
I have the cam, dual springs retainers etc, pushrods and converter at the house.

Is there anything im missing?
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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you dont need a balancer bolt and crank bolt, those are the same thing.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by lownslo
you dont need a balancer bolt and crank bolt, those are the same thing.
Gracias amigos
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Go ahead and change the oil before you fire the truck up just to be safe.
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