Mikeyss Build Thread

[mikeyss]

Think you'll lose some bottom end with the 1 7/8's?

With the VVT cam, I don't think I'll notice any torque loss down low. The 6.2 has so much torque, and the low 1st gear always gets it moving.

However....

I have thought about the possibility that the stock torque converter may be the next thing to hold me back. When it's time to rebuild the trans, I will buy a 2600-2800 stall convertor. That will make up for any potential losses in the low RPM range

 

[mikeyss]

How about these? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-12499225

Thank you for this, I have been searching and searching info about lifters and what I can use since the LS7 lifters are on national backorder. I don't mind spending a little more on lifters, are these good ones?

 

[mikeyss]

Nice to see another build thread brother. Do you by chance have extra time on your hands right now to do the work? For quite a few of us that’s the case.

I have been fortunate to keep working at my job through all this virus stuff. However, we cut one day off the work week and my hours were reduced. Over the last few years I thought about starting a build thread, just never got around to it, haha. But now that I'm gonna be tearing into the engine soon, this makes it an official build now.

 

[mikeyss]

I really abbreviated what I have done so far, if there are any additional pictures or info needed, let me know

 

[Dantheman1540]

Looks good I don't think you will lose any down low either, not enough to notice at least. Keep the updates coming!

 

[swathdiver]

Thank you for this, I have been searching and searching info about lifters and what I can use since the LS7 lifters are on national backorder. I don't mind spending a little more on lifters, are these good ones?

They are stock replacements and not recommended it seems for performance camshafts.

 

[mikeyss]

They are stock replacements and not recommended it seems for performance camshafts.

I was finding that out too. I am thinking since LS7 lifters are on national backorder, I'll cough up some extra dough for really good ones. I'll work with TSP to see what will be a better option.

 

[swathdiver]

I was finding that out too. I am thinking since LS7 lifters are on national backorder, I'll cough up some extra dough for really good ones. I'll work with TSP to see what will be a better option.

Isn't Melling the OE supplier? They are for a lot of engine parts, such as our oil pumps. Delphi and I think even Eaton made the AFM lifters, maybe they makes the regular ones too?

 

[mikeyss]

I got a PO430 code today... Good thing I'm planning on replacing them soon with ARH long tubes and their cats. Tomorrow I am ordering the TSP VVT-1 cam, and once that comes I can give Blackbear all of the specs so they can modify my tune.

Do you guys think I need a 180 T-Stat now that I'm doing cam and headers? Should I ask to have my fans come on at lower temps when I ask for my retune?

 

[Rocket Man]

No and no. Why would you?