nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Here's some pics of the valve cover stand off shaving process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Replaced the cam bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Then had my engine crossmember, valve covers, timing cover, oil pan, & a few other things powder coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Purchased all these goodies for the 4.8LJMS Stage 1 4.8 Turbo CamBTR 660 Dual Valve Springs with Titanium Retainers Comp 7.400 Hardened Push RodsStraub Technologies Trunnion KitARP Head Studs ARP Stainless Steel Valve Cover BoltsARP Stainless Steel Water Pump BoltsARP Stainless Steel Intake Manifold BoltsARP Stainless Steel Oil Pan BoltsARP Stainless Steel Timing Cover BoltsARP Balancer BoltARP Camshaft BoltsSummit 25% Underdrive Balancer Improved Racing Oil Pan BaffleMeling 10295 High Oil Pressure PumpHinson Racing C7R Timing ChainBillet EGR block Off PlateLS7 LiftersNew Lifter TraysGM Performance 12498544 Head GasketDorman Drain Plug 65221(Deletes oil level sensor) New GM 12589016 Camshaft RetainerNew Oil & Coolant PlugsNew Cylinder Head DowelsDorman 635-518 Rear Main Seal Cover SetNew Gaskets for the entire engineMS3 Gold BoxSiemens Deka 80 LB/HR Fuel Injectors3 Bar Map sensorFast Fuel Rails(Scored these for 50$)12.9 grade Rocker Arm Bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Now that I have my assortment of parts it was time for assembly.1st I cleaned & began to lap all the valves. After lapping a few I found a couple pits on the seat of the valve. So I decided to get valve job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 After that I installed the valves & Premium BTR 660 valve spring kit. Then set the cylinder heads off to the side. After that I installed the valves & Premium BTR 660 valve spring kit. Then set the cylinder heads off to the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Next up was installing my Straub Technologies Trunnion kit into my factory rocker arms. Thanks to thesummit racing tool it was a breeze. I also set those to the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 I grabbed my 4.8 cleaned all the bolt holes in the block. Then replaced all the oil & coolant plugs. After all that I proceeded installing the LJMS Stage 1 cam followed by a new camshaft retainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 C7R Timing Chain vs the OEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 C7R timing chain installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Degreed the cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Tossed in the LS7 lifters & trays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Installed cylinder head dowels. Lightly lubed the threaded sections of the ARP Head Stud with ARP lube. Then threaded them into the block hand tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 After that I coated my head gaskets with copper spray & slid them over the studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Carefully lowered the cylinder heads down over the head studs.After that I lightly applied ARP lube to the washer & threads of the nuts. Then I installed the washers & threaded the nuts down hand tight. Following GM's recommended torque sequence I tightened the 7/16" nuts in 3 equal steps to 80 ft lbs. The 5/16" nuts were torqued to 25 ft lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Continuing on I tossed in my pushrods & set the rockers in their respected places. With the engine in the number one firing position, I tightened exhaust valve rocker arm bolts 1, 2, 7, and 8 to 22 ft lbs. Then I tightened intake valve rocker arm bolts 1, 3, 4, and 5 to 22 ft lbs. I rotated the crankshaft 360° & tightened exhaust valve rocker arm bolts 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 22 ft lbs. Last but not least I tightened intake valve rocker arm bolts 2, 6, 7, and 8 to 22 ft lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 After a few rotations I double checked all the rocker arm bolts with my torque wrench. Now that made sure I had no binding issues it was time to install my valve covers & Meling oil pump. I installed the Meling oil pump following their directions. Using 3 .0025 feeler gauges equally spaced between each rotor. Plus 3 more equally spaced .0025 feeler gauges between the largest rotor & pump casing. Then torqued the pump bolts to 18 ft lbs. Then secured pump cover using supplied bolts with a bit Loctite 242. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Next I installed my timing & rear main seal covers using some Alignit tools. These things come in handy. After the covers were aligned I installed the seals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Moving on I installed the Improved Racing oil pan baffle into my F-Body oil pan. It's a shame that something so nice won't be seen.I also deleted my oil level sensor but using Dorman Drain Plug 65221. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismo kid Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 The balancer started looking lonely on my work bench so I slapped it on followed by the ARP Balancer Bolt.Installed the F-Body windage tray & pick up tube. Rotated the engine a few more times to check for clearance. Then tossed the oil pan on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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