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This forum has a lot of completely unneeded thread killing comments. I am looking for two things. Convenience and affordability. What is wrong with that? Fluid film is not thick enough for this application.

I wouldn't pull the petcocks. Pull the lower rad hose. The petcocks break. Rad hose is cheap. A new radiator is a pain to replace.

I want a few cans of hd metal protector spray. Nothing to big and always aim for the best price.

Taking my time making progress. Labeling and bagging all so it goes back together smooth. overall. Ran 5w30 for 200k miles Smooth and clean inside.

ARP only where needed no fluff. cam 216/220 on 114 lsa High lift heads performance valve job and a touch of porting. Brian tooley double springs Ls7 lifters Comp pushrods harland sharp ungraded stock rockers head studs slp underdrive w overdrive alt pulley fel pro gaskets my own intake 4" card...

I finally got all my parts. Waiting to start the head/cam.

I really like the look of the evans. I think I would use it after a full rebuild when everything is dry. I don't see how you can eliminate all the water. I think 3% is the max you can have.

So much help. Let's just end it here. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=thread%20killer

I am prepping for my head cam swap. Lifters soaking in oil final parts accumulating. Heads cam swap. The entire coolant system will be emptied. What is the go to coolant?? Refill with plain dexcool or walmart super tech. Which has worked perfectly for me in a number of applications or something...

Yes silverado 6.0 med cam

I am doing a head/cam swap. Comp cams recommends a break in oil and of course they are selling this stuff. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-15...nyvUXq7KC_D_BwE I want a normal oil with some good break in oil properties to run. Nothing boutique. Avail at normal auto parts stores. I could...

oil reports on m1 5w30 usually are pretty good.

Well after a year of ownership. Stickers are gone. Paint was flawless underneath. Car didn't miss a beat drove it 13k miles. Changed oil and brakes so far. Went for brake improvement. Super happy with car. For the price paid vs buying new, I am still way ahead of even a pre owned toyota...

my favorite LSX

another 3800

I like using vacuum. Calls out the chemist in me. I was going try the coffee can method.

I would try a fluid extractor.

Not for driving but for soaking new lifters prior to install. I want a super light oil penetrate into the lifters. maybe just one of these http://www.summitracing.com/parts/luc-10281-1/overview/ going to run a high zzp oil for first start and miles with new cam.

I have a fast LSXRT, 90mm TB and 4" intake flow into heads should be ok. Fueling I am sure will be maxed out. I have the injectors being pushed now can't imagine after heads.

I am far from a newbie in building up engines. Heads, I have always just purchased pre-built units. I will never ever start with factory cores again. By the time you pay for springs porting ect you could have purchased whatever is the latest head preassembled and all that. I called a bunch of...