What else to replace when I put in my new cam?

[odie301]

ok looking at getting the comp cams cam #54-424-11. I believe it is the high lift version of the 54-412-54.

Any way looking at what else i need to install.

Hardened pushrods. are they 7.4" long still?
New valve springs. Do yellow ls6 springs work w/ this cam or do i need more?
Timing set. Is a stock one ok or do i need a "true roller"?


Anything else while i am in there?

 

[Tahoe03mm]

I called and asked them. Or you can use their program that gives you what else is needed with the cam you pick out.

 

[2000Yukon]

Don't forget all new gaskets, I know its common sense but sometimes you forget the simple little things.

 

[odie301]

yep, gaskets were on the list. Still trying to figure out if stock timing set is ok..or if a person "really" needs a performance one. Not sure what could be all that different about them other than price and material they are made out of.

 

[viximaging]

How many miles are on yout chain? I would at least go with an ls2 chain, you also need a new crank bolt, fluids, etc.. Good time to do a tune up also..

LS6 springs are good to .550 lift. thats cams probably 529 at most.. Would be cutting it close. If it were me I would run at least a beehive spring at minimum.. Something like a comp 918 or pac1218! Pacs are my preference.. Had good luck with them and manleys..
If you want good prices on those items let me know..

Also pushrods should be a 7.4" go with chromoly lke 110 bux...

 

[JKmotorsports]

New crank bolt for sure. The bolts are torque-to-yield, which means once they're torqued down, you can't reuse them.
Depending on your mileage, it may not be a bad idea to install a fresh oil pump and a double roller timing chain since you're already there. Only a few more minutes of time.
7.4" rods and LS6 springs should work with that cam with the stock heads.
When you remove the front cover, stuff a rag at the bottom where the inside of the oil pan becomes exposed in case you accidentally drop a bolt or something, that way nothing ends up in your oil pan that shouldnt be there.

 

[TIM Z]

CAMS RULE!!!!

Your gonna love it!

 

[odie301]

Can someone explain the difference in timing chains/gear sets?? What is a true roller, vs what was in a stock motor? How is it better? Just asking cause i dont know, and because of the price difference.

The cam i am looking at 54-424-11 has a valve lift of .558/.563. (1400-6700rpm range)so will LS6 springs work or not?? The ones i saw were the yellow beehive style, they said good for lifts up to .580 they gave a GM part # of 12586484. And said stock retainers work with them..? Not sure if that is too close to maximum for comfort or not.

I am just looking at these options to keep this on a budget...if i had tons of money laying around i would buy the whole kit from comp.

Anyone know someone running this cam? I would be very interested to hear how it does

 

[viximaging]

You can run the ZO6 springs.. No problem. Just purchase an LS2 timing chain. All you need, its stronger then your stock unit... Springs are like 80 bux and chain is like 60 from texas speed ship same day!

i would run theses though
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=1064&catid=48

and this
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=620&catid=53

And DO NOT FORGET CRANK BOLT!

 

[Tahoe03mm]

if you check around you can get better pricing on the pac 1218 and the 1518 I believe. but those are the parts i'm going to be running i believe