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Posted by clone nprogrss (Member # 10342) on :

jst got my gaskets in 2day n will try n start takin everything apart for the hci swap!!besides the cam would sitting these heads b sumthing i should wait to do until i get proper supervision or is it really not that hard? will need help if anys out there that dnt mind HELPING out!!

Posted by nasty93 (Member # 8935) on :

get in there and go for it. not too hard.i used a haynes manual my first engine build. dont rush..this room has alot of good people with advice too if u get hung up on somethin

Posted by clone nprogrss (Member # 10342) on :

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Originally posted by nasty93:
get in there and go for it. not too hard.i used a haynes manual my first engine build. dont rush..this room has alot of good people with advice too if u get hung up on somethin

ey thnks for the encouragement!!i jst dnt want to get in2 sumthin too mind boggling

Posted by x42bnx (Member # 9529) on :

It's straight forward with a pushrod, well atleast 302's, 350's, 305's etc. Just make sure to look at torque specs and how many stages they say to torque them.

Posted by 79 cobra (Member # 10137) on :

if u need help im always down 2 help out just give me a call and if u need any tools its all good

Posted by clone nprogrss (Member # 10342) on :

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Originally posted by 79 cobra:
if u need help im always down 2 help out just give me a call and if u need any tools its all good

good lookin bruh!!ima damn near start wednesday or thursday latest friday!! i'll let u kno, appreciate it!

Posted by SSF 50 (Member # 7219) on :

its easy (well 4 me it is lol [Big Grin]

), but if ur a wrencher its pretty simple,few good things is make sure everything is clean, re-tap all treads,get / do the rite torque specs & in steps & order of each bolt, double check each thing u do, & take ur time.....

Posted by 707notchback jaejae (Member # 7958) on :

simple... [dance]

Posted by gercolla1 (Member # 3068) on :

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Originally posted by SSF 50:
its easy (well 4 me it is lol ), but if ur a wrencher its pretty simple,few good things is make sure everything is clean, re-tap all treads,get / do the rite torque specs & in steps & order of each bolt, double check each thing u do, & take ur time.....

Posted by 93ChpLuu (Member # 10787) on :

Just take your time on everything dont rush it

Posted by clone nprogrss (Member # 10342) on :

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Originally posted by 707notchback jaejae:
simple...

for u!!! this my first rodeo here bro!!

Posted by 707notchback jaejae (Member # 7958) on :

lol i tackled mine for my first try..very easy..just take your time..clean all threads in the block..use teflon paste on your lower bolts on the heads..

Posted by Built90GT (Member # 10758) on :

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Originally posted by 707notchback jaejae:
lol i tackled mine for my first try..very easy..just take your time..clean all threads in the block..use teflon paste on your lower bolts on the heads..

good advice I learn new things everyday [patriot]

Posted by clone nprogrss (Member # 10342) on :

appreciate the advice folks!! [patriot]

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