I run dual 75# supertechs

 

I do agree that it is really nice to have a "back up plan" vehicle in case something breaks, or just so you can take your time on an install.

Engine wise, let it ride. I ran the TVS on small-ish pulleys with a ported head for 3 years and 25k miles (cams this year) and was not easy on the old girl by any means and it never let me down. Pulling that motor out to put in my DD for many miles to come...hopefully lol

 

Sooo many builds going on. Wish I could tear into mine a bit more. Best of luck adam.

 

thanks alex. its crazy. lol

ok so now im wondering about the valves. instead of supertechs i think im gonna go with stock replacements. gotta save mula where i can and i dont think there would be a huge gain to be made from 350 dollar valves. hell maybe instead of that i could get a 200 dollar 3 angle valve job done on the head and gain a metric **** ton there.

 

Honestly I'd leave valves alone.. Maybe lap them

 

You dont need valves

 

you do not need new valves or a 3 angle valve job

 

Listen to this man...

 

so use my existing valves? titty sauce. what about total seal rings can that be done while the head is off without dropping the cradle

you guys are making my day. thank you all much! what else can i skip/ use existing parts/ get them cheaper

 

If your replacing the rings you should throw some pistons in.. I mean you are THERE

 

yehh but then theres machine shop and rebuilding Everything and taking off everything... i want this done this spring not next spring lol...

i saw your rebuild info thread btw very nicely done

 

i think rocker arms can be skipped

is ceds 200 dollar gasket kit the best place to get it?

 

No need for valves as the others said.

If anything u can get new valve stem seals, but they are not a req either.

 

Good stuff man. Remember my cam install thread

 

ive read that twice today

 

lol, I'll be using it again as well.

 

and why is that?

 

hes buying some new gmr cams from a guy that popped up. also hopefully that gmr head!

 

Nice! he just has a GMR car.

 

I'm not buying the cams (already have cams). Just getting the head.

Yes sir, a straight GMR car with 2 rare GMR parts (H62 & GMR head).

 

ahh man id do the cams too lol i think youd regret not doing it...

what are the specs of the gmrs compared to your stg1s

 

Don't go with stock replacements. Spend the money on Supertech's. The cams you bought like revs. And you ain't gonna be able to go much for high revs on stock spring's. Well you can, but it's a bad idea.

 

Yeah... you are going to need better valvesprings than stock to take advantage of the cams. also may want to consider an ATI or going up a pulley size. Though the 2.8 might be ok at 7500+

 

pow!

 

replace the sleeves if your putting pistons in and use total seal ap stainless rings