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Old 06-19-2008, 11:06 PM
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Buyin a Cam Tomorrow!!! what am i forgetting???

The list so far:
-Cam: 08-466-8 268XFI HR13
-Springs: 26918-16 LS1 Beehive Springs
-Retainers: 787-16 Retainers

The items in question:
-What head gaskets would you guys recommend? should i just go with the felpro HS7733PT9 ???
-Rocker arm Studs: 7/16" or 3/8" ??? Labor required? Difference??
-What am i Forgetting?

Thanks for the help guys!

Wish me Luck! Ive never done this before!!!

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Old 06-19-2008, 11:19 PM
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Stock head? Are you pulling them to have the guides cut for the lift?

3/8" screw-in studs will be fine. Labor will be removing the press-in studs, machining the bosses for the stud shoulder, tapping the holes, and installing the studs. Probably $150-$200, depending upon your shop.

PROM burning is probably in your future.
Old 06-20-2008, 12:08 AM
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Re: Buyin a Cam Tomorrow!!! what am i forgetting???

so the stock "113" aluminum L98 Heads have press in studs? And yes, these heads are stock, i thought they would support the lift of this cam...
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Re: Buyin a Cam Tomorrow!!! what am i forgetting???

Yes they do. Also, you gotta tell us if you're running 113 heads, I didn't read that in your original post eh?
That's a high lift cam, i'd make sure to measure and check it. It most likely needs machininig.

Your rockers and studs need to match. So if you're using 3/8" rockers, you need 3/8" studs. That size is fine for your application.

Does the retainers come with locks? You'll need those.

those gaskets will work fine.
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I missed the "Location: Cali" part. You'll need external exhaust plumbing for the EGR valve, a la Vette L98.
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Re: Buyin a Cam Tomorrow!!! what am i forgetting???

excellent information guys. Not what i wanted to hear, but thanks so much for these bits of info.

About the EGR plumbing: How is this done? any available Kits? Etc.

Just when i have decided on the cam i want, it turns out it wont work.
Good thing i find out now and not after i turn the key
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Re: Buyin a Cam Tomorrow!!! what am i forgetting???

Alright Kevin you have sold those springs and retainers. do you guys get comission? I'ma place the order on Summit. Dont know if that link will work for my shopping cart. So i have decided to get the LUNATI

Part Number: 54779LUN
Duration @ .050 In/Exh: 215* / 224*
Valve lift w/1.5:1 Ratio: .489 / .489 (W/1.5:1 Rocker arm Ratio. Im using 1.6's)
LSA: 112*

Springs: Manley 22410-16
Retainers: Manley 23652-16

Now THIS combo is definately going to work right?


PS for those just joining us the "combo" is Stock resurfaced valve jobbed "113" heads off of a 1991 vette.
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Re: Buyin a Cam Tomorrow!!! what am i forgetting???

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Yes they do. Also, you gotta tell us if you're running 113 heads, I didn't read that in your original post eh?
That's a high lift cam, i'd make sure to measure and check it. It most likely needs machininig.

Your rockers and studs need to match. So if you're using 3/8" rockers, you need 3/8" studs. That size is fine for your application.

Does the retainers come with locks? You'll need those.

those gaskets will work fine.
The heads have locks already, is this still necessary?
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SUNDAY=Purchasing the goods

The Goods:
-Lunati Cam
-Lunati Springs
-Gasket set

Questions:
1. Will the headers on my Car(edelbrock) work with these heads(d-port)?
2. What will i need to do to run EGR on this combo? (will an edelbrock intake work run EGR with these heads?
3. What screw in studs should i aim to get?
Answer what you can please.

Thanks guys (n gals if any),
Boldguy
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