As the title says, I'm installing a cam next weekend along with a Radix M112 kit, and I'm just wondering if there is anything that I should replace as preventitive maintenance while I have everything apart for the cam swap? I have an '03 Denali with 96K miles, so I'm wondering if I should maybe replace a few external parts like the oil pump or water pump? Or do I not need to worry about those failing or leaking at all, even with high miles? Or how about the timing chain? And what other internal parts can easily be swapped during the cam install? I already have LS6 springs that will be going in, and I'm planning on doing hardened pushrods as well, but is there anything else I can do while I'm in there (without taking the heads off)?

As I'm sure you can tell, this will be the first cam swap I have ever done and I just want to make sure I do everything I can while I'm in there.

 

your underwear after you feel the power increase.

 

If you use the search button you will find hundreds of threads about this.

What cam? We need more info on the truck.

 

LS2 timing chain about $40..Cheap insurance

 

mine had 45K when i swapped it and i wish i would have had a timing chain...

 

Pushrods, springs, water pump gaskets, thermostat, titanium retainers, timing chain......let me think some....
I know you mentioned some of the above stated but just going through my thoughts..LOL!!


James

 

Does the LS2 timing chain fit perfecly in place of the stock timing chain on an LQ4 6L? I think I remember reading that it is a little wider and it requires some shimming of the oil pump, and that it is kind of a PITA to install. Or have I been misinformed on that?

I think this is the list of what I'm going to change:

ALL gaskets, thermostat, pushrods, springs, timing chain, and radiator hoses.

 

Well I have one on my truck and didn't do any shimming.........it fit perfectly. Might want to research the shimming part some more....LOL!!! Don't want to lie or mislead ya!!

James

 

im pretty sure it just slaps right on..

 

It's a Cam Motion 205/212 548/540 LSA 114 going into an LQ4 6L. I know that's kinda small for this motor, but I wanted to maintain as much low end torque as possible and I'm not planning on swapping the T/C, so I didn't want to get too crazy with the cam.