Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

[Rocket Man]

I've been thinking about a cam upgrade since even before the blower. With all the research I've done I keep hearing good things about the Vinci Trucker Cam for the 6.0 in an SUV. I emailed Roger Vinci at Vinci Performance and described what I have and he told me the Trucker, grind #045, would be perfect for me. It wouldn't need a new stall converter either which I told him I didn't want to at this time although it would benefit from a 24-2800. He also told me I need to watch my RPM's until I get stronger valve springs. He said new factory springs only have 65# of seat pressure and with the blower I've exceeded that. I will ask Justin @blackbear about that but I think I'll be upgrading the valvetrain regardless. Roger quoted me a good price on the package with the cam and matching springs and pushrods. If anybody has any input on this please chime in. I haven't installed a cam since the last time I completely built a 460 Ford back in the 80's so any help would be appreciated. Here's the cam specs.

DUR @ .004" 278*/ 286*
DUR @ .050" 216*/ 224*
LIFT .551/.551
LSA 115*
5A

 

[bottomline2000]

I've been thinking about a cam upgrade since even before the blower. With all the research I've done I keep hearing good things about the Vinci Trucker Cam for the 6.0 in an SUV. I emailed Roger Vinci at Vinci Performance and described what I have and he told me the Trucker, grind #045, would be perfect for me. It wouldn't need a new stall converter either which I told him I didn't want to at this time although it would benefit from a 24-2800. He also told me I need to watch my RPM's until I get stronger valve springs. He said new factory springs only have 65# of seat pressure and with the blower I've exceeded that. I will ask Justin @blackbear about that but I think I'll be upgrading the valvetrain regardless. Roger quoted me a good price on the package with the cam and matching springs and pushrods. If anybody has any input on this please chime in. I haven't installed a cam since the last time I completely built a 460 Ford back in the 80's so any help would be appreciated. Here's the cam specs.

DUR @ .004" 278*/ 286*
DUR @ .050" 216*/ 224*
LIFT .551/.551
LSA 115*
5A

Loving this. I have the Vinci Trucker in my 6.0. I ran a circle d 26-2800 stall. I do have dual titanium springs from BTR because of the ramp rate with hardened pushrods. U don't want to dump a valve because of a broken spring. The cam seems to start making power right around 2k like Roger has on his site and my stall engaged right at that rpm. Only flashed higher with aggressive throttle. Stall should be 500rpm above that so u right on target.

It's a strong setup n/a so watch ur drive train especially with the blower. I'm in the process of upgrading and going to a triple disc 3k stall.

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[Rocket Man]

I ordered the cam kit today but it will be awhile before it's installed. I've had some time off from work and will be going back next week so I'll be trying to catch up for awhile and won't have much time to work on the truck. I plan on pulling the blower in the next few days and reinstalling it with the new gaskets and hardware to eliminate the intake leak. Then I'll take a break from wrenching for awhile while the cam stares at me. @bottomline2000 did you install your cam or have a shop do it?

 

[bottomline2000]

I ordered the cam kit today but it will be awhile before it's installed. I've had some time off from work and will be going back next week so I'll be trying to catch up for awhile and won't have much time to work on the truck. I plan on pulling the blower in the next few days and reinstalling it with the new gaskets and hardware to eliminate the intake leak. Then I'll take a break from wrenching for awhile while the cam stares at me. @bottomline2000 did you install your cam or have a shop do it?

I did the cam install myself. I cheated and did it on my engine stand before installing the motor. I did a billet timing gear while I was in there. Make sure you replace the cam retainer plate since it can be a source of oil pressure loss. Also did trunion upgrade on the rockers.

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[Rocket Man]

I did the cam install myself. I cheated and did it on my engine stand before installing the motor. I did a billet timing gear while I was in there. Make sure you replace the cam retainer plate since it can be a source of oil pressure loss. Also did trunion upgrade on the rockers.

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Did you do the complete timing set or just gear? Do you have p/n's for what you used? I see on Vinci's site they mention a Crane timing set p/n 144984-1 and say they machine the retainer plate. I see 2 different retainer plates on Rock Auto but don't know which one I need. I just want the parts that will just bolt up without a trip to a machine shop.

 

[bottomline2000]

Did you do the complete timing set or just gear? Do you have p/n's for what you used? I see on Vinci's site they mention a Crane timing set p/n 144984-1 and say they machine the retainer plate. I see 2 different retainer plates on Rock Auto but don't know which one I need. I just want the parts that will just bolt up without a trip to a machine shop.

Complete timing gear and chain..https://www.briantooleyracing.com/c...llet+Gear+Set+for+LS1/LS2+Single+Pole+JP5622T their stock photo shows the bearing on the back of the gear. This is how it looks installed. No shimming the oil pump..

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[Rocket Man]

Complete timing gear and chain..https://www.briantooleyracing.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=JP+Performance+Single+Roller+Billet+Gear+Set+for+LS1/LS2+Single+Pole+JP5622T

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You went with single roller?

 

[bottomline2000]

You went with single roller?

Yeah single roller. Didn't see a need to go double.

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[bottomline2000]

Did you do the complete timing set or just gear? Do you have p/n's for what you used? I see on Vinci's site they mention a Crane timing set p/n 144984-1 and say they machine the retainer plate. I see 2 different retainer plates on Rock Auto but don't know which one I need. I just want the parts that will just bolt up without a trip to a machine shop.

Cam retainer plate..https://www.briantooleyracing.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Cam+Retainer+Plate+12589016

4 Retainer bolts. New ones are countersunk..https://www.briantooleyracing.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Cam+Retainer+Bolt+11561455

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[Rocket Man]

Cam retainer plate..https://www.briantooleyracing.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Cam+Retainer+Plate+12589016

4 Retainer bolts. New ones are countersunk..https://www.briantooleyracing.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=Cam+Retainer+Bolt+11561455

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Thanks, I figured those parts out and already ordered them. Now to decide on the timing set. I've heard good things about the Cloyes True Roller and it's about the same price as the JP performance set you got so I'm leaning that way.
edit: I went ahead and ordered the Cloyes.