is this a must??
is this a must??
09 CREWCAB LTZ SILVERADO, 6.2, SIX SPEED, CAI,
NO, but it is a good idea. When a machine shop hones the heads (like Greg said--only about .005"), it makes the mating surface of the heads straight and true. If you have the time, then go ahead and do it, but it is not essential. If you Dremel the pistons to clean them, then be careful not to create any divots or worn areas. Honestly, I would just get about 6 cans of Brake Clean and spray the piston tops and wipe off the access junk. Keep a shop vac handy and use it a lot. Once you have finished one piston, move to the next one and cover the piston with blue painters tape (masking tape) so that no trash can get in there after you get done cleaning it. Brake clean is also good to get the heads sparkling clean.
2000 ECSB 6.0L
TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's
haha thanks i bought 5 cans of break clean and a few cans of carb clean. thats the next step. i took all the springs out yesterday. im pumped that everything is moving a long now. thanks for all the help!
09 CREWCAB LTZ SILVERADO, 6.2, SIX SPEED, CAI,
let us know how its goin man if you need anymore help let us know we just did this crap to mine.
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yeah its good the cam was easy. springs will be easy enough. pushrods dont get any simpler but i heard its a good idea to change the rollers as they are worn to the factory cam? but other than that its just cleaning to do. thanks all. i cant wait to hear the thing run(cross my fingers) haha
09 CREWCAB LTZ SILVERADO, 6.2, SIX SPEED, CAI,
Sweet! Did patrick spec that cam for you? Need videos.
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So, you've already swapped cams? Did you just spin the cam to hold the lifters up or did you do the oil galley rods? When I did Garrisson's cam, I actually used the 5/16" dowel rods this time... They worked just fine.Originally Posted by Wtfan18
The lifters should be fine on your 5.3L motor since it has lower miles. They should be fine--no need to replace them...
2000 ECSB 6.0L
TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's
well i had all the heads and intake off when i swapped the cam so it pretty much just came right out and i put the other one right back in. should be fine right?
09 CREWCAB LTZ SILVERADO, 6.2, SIX SPEED, CAI,
2000 ECSB 6.0L
TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's
k good cuz you were worrying me for a sec im like wtf else can there be inside that damn motor lol. i mean this is my first time ive ever ripped one apart but still it was surprisingly simple.. god bless GM hahaha
09 CREWCAB LTZ SILVERADO, 6.2, SIX SPEED, CAI,
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