2doorfury

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im about to get my heads back from landspeed heads next week and want to get them on the truck asap, but im lacking parts,..headgaskets,pushrods,headbolts,timming chain and lifters.

my questions i have.
*i have a 3 bolt cam, so i need the right timming chain. what one should i go with? i heard LS2 timming chain, but i need some kind of spacers?
*i was thinking of running LS7 lifters, are they worth it?
*what head gaskets should i go with? would factory 5.3's work fine?
*arp head studs are a bit pricey, is there another company thats a little cheaper and good quality i could go with? are head studs nessesary, or could i just go with some good head bolts?

getting pointed in the right direction and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Robert91RS

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Chain# 12586482 (no spacers needed, direct fit)
LS7 Lifter Kit# 12499225 (LS7 lifters are the standard now)
Stock head gaskets and bolts are just fine unless your planning lots of boost or removing the heads frequently.

2doorfury

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thank you sir!! part numbers are very helpful.

2doorfury

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are all the gaskets reusable or am i going to have to get some? ex: timming chainn cover, intake manifold..

2000chevysilverado

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I've got a set of head bolts do you have 2 different sizes or 3 different sized headbolts

2doorfury

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i got a 03'..i believe its the 2 different sizes..if they worked on ur 2000 theyd work for me..are they brand new?

2000chevysilverado

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These did not work for my 2000 I need the 3 different sizes and no not new they are used. But they are arp so they are reusable

2doorfury

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yeah, they wouldnt work on mine then. they changed the bolts starting in 04+. thanks for the offer tho!

2000chevysilverado

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No problem

batboy

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Intake manifold gaskets are reusable as long as they are undamaged. I've heard of people reusing the water pump and timing cover gaskets, but I always buy new ones. Nothing wrong with GM heads bolts (other than they are one time use) and GM MLS head gaskets. I would personally just get a gasket and bolt kit from Texas Speed.

Basic Heads & Camshaft Bolt & Gasket Kit