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What EXACTLY do i need to run my vs cam?

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drewhanover

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So i decided to go with the vs, im looking at the l76 springs with the manley retainers from intense. Do i need the viton valve seals as well? What about the cam install kit from zzp? I also have no idea in regards to the timing chain and issues surrounding that
I have a decent idea on install and everything, so im good there, i just need to know exactly what i need before i tear into everything
 


Here's the list from my cam install....it'll give you a starting point at least..



  1. [*=center]ARP HEAD STUDS
    [*=center]FELPRO HEAD GASKETS
    [*=center]ZZP VALVES (cancelled)
    [*=center]VITON VALVE SEALS
    [*=center]MANLEY RETAINERS
    [*=center]LS6 VALVE SPRINGS
    [*=center]YT 1.7 ROLLER ROCKERS
    [*=center]YT ROCKER BOLTS & PUSHRODS
    [*=center]ZZP LS7 LIFTERS
    [*=center]FELPRO LIM GASKET (METAL)
    [*=center]ZZP GT1 CAM
    [*=center]JP TIMING CHAIN
    [*=center]TIMING CHAIN DAMPENER
    [*=center]ZZP CAM BOLT & CRANK BOLT
    [*=center]FELPRO TIMING COVER GASKET
    [*=center]FELPRO OIL PAN GASKET (cancelled)
    [*=center]Tuned PCM
    [*=center]5 QTS. OIL X2& FILTER
    [*=center]1 GAL. COOLANT
 
VS cam...

I wouldn't run any cam without a decent spring, regardless of what vendors say.

I'd get crow 105's...and of course the cam install kit.

New timing chain + new stock dampner.

With the questions you're asking however, I would search and read...I wouldn't be tearing into the car without understanding what you're doing.
 


Rockers, pushrods not necessary...might wanna replace valve cover gaskets though. Biggest thing is know the numbers (lift, clearances, etc.) and double check all of them before you start.
 
L36 Killer said:
Here's the list from my cam install....it'll give you a starting point at least..



  1. [*=center]ARP HEAD STUDS
    [*=center]FELPRO HEAD GASKETS
    [*=center]ZZP VALVES (cancelled)
    [*=center]VITON VALVE SEALS
    [*=center]MANLEY RETAINERS
    [*=center]LS6 VALVE SPRINGS
    [*=center]YT 1.7 ROLLER ROCKERS
    [*=center]YT ROCKER BOLTS & PUSHRODS
    [*=center]ZZP LS7 LIFTERS
    [*=center]FELPRO LIM GASKET (METAL)
    [*=center]ZZP GT1 CAM
    [*=center]JP TIMING CHAIN
    [*=center]TIMING CHAIN DAMPENER
    [*=center]ZZP CAM BOLT & CRANK BOLT
    [*=center]FELPRO TIMING COVER GASKET
    [*=center]FELPRO OIL PAN GASKET (cancelled)
    [*=center]Tuned PCM
    [*=center]5 QTS. OIL X2& FILTER
    [*=center]1 GAL. COOLANT
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This list seems extensive. What is the purpose of the roller rockers? I'm pretty sure that the VS doesn't require rollers because it isn't a very aggressive cam. I don't think i need to replace the lifters either, but i suppose i probably won't know until i tear it apart.
nvm, was looking everything up before i read your most recent reply
 
Only things you really need are...

Gaskets, fluids, whatever filters...

Cam install kit, whatever springs you want to run with the correct retainer, and the cam.

Then, pulley & tune.

How's that?
 


Stop crapping from a vendor.

They don't have all the correct answers.

LS6 springs will eat up a stock tensioner pretty quick...think 40k~ or so.
 
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