heads/cam install...need list of whats all needed
 

hey...my goal this summer is to get my TFS heads and either TFS stage one cam or ed curtis cam installed havnt bought either yet...but what id like is a list and or opinions on what else i should do or get..like little things...like FPR...lifters etc.

i have a basic idea/list in my head but there is so meny little things i could forget something and i know some of you have experience and might have a good idea on something i might need...thanx

- gaskets
- thread sealer
- new head bolts (ARP)
- injectors
- AFPR
- hardened pushrods
- roller rockers
- fuel pressure gauge
- RTV
- assembly lube for cam
- lifters

make sure you have an accurate torque wrench.

I probably forgot something, but this is what I came up with off the top of my head. Hope it helps,
Dave

You'll probably want to put a new timming chain on. Maybe a new water pump since it will be off. You will definately need two plugs that go into the heads to make the bolt holes smaller, they are a ford only part. 190lph intake fuel pump.
I can't think of anything else at the moment, but I'm sure there are a few little things I am forgetting. DRASTiK hit about everything I can think of. Hope this helps.

-Billy

thanks alot...if anyone has any ideas let me know

I think what Green9550 was talking about was the reducers that allow you to put the accessory bolts into the heads. My Edelbrock heads came with them and i am sure if you buy a new set of heads they should come with them no matter what the brand. One other thing you may need is some reducers for the head bolts. Not sure what size the Trick Flows come in but many of the aftermarket head companies drill the holes for the head bolts out to 1/2" size instead of the 7/16" that go into the 302 blocks. The reason for this is that the companies want their heads to be able to fit on 351's (which are 1/2" bolts) as well as the 302's. You can get the inserts from Summit or a local speed shop but the Trick Flows may actually come with them. I bought the Trick Flow brand of inserts from Summit for around $25, there was another that was like $49 and they were about $65 from the local speed shop.