Getting ready to do head gaskets on my 135k mile 97 - 4.6 - 4wd. What else do you guys recommend addressing while it's this far apart?

 

Well what kinda budget do we have?

 

Well not unlimited......wanna do it right because It's still a nice truck and I wanna drive it for at least another 100k.

• Parts off the top of my head:
• Head gasket kit
• head bolts
• Timing components (chain, guides, tensioners)
• lifters
• Maybe have heads cleaned up if needed
• Clean injectors
• Spark plugs

Also going to through in a set of PI cams I picked up.....from what I've read, pretty easy way to pick up 10-15 hp.

Should be able to keep it all under $1k since I'm doing it all myself. Got access to a lift so I'm going to remove the cab to make the job easier.

Anything I'm missing?......appreciate the help.

 

You got the tools to hold the crank and the cams just checking who makes the cams what company

 

Put head studs in instead of bolts. Arp makes a good set.
http://www.lethalperformance.com/03-...nt-nuts-p-2367
You could also go with PI heads.

 

Just putting stock PI cams in it. Haven't figures tools yet....though I'm aware.

Good idea on the studs. Didn't want to do heads and raise compression.

 

Ok I wasn't aware of them that's why i asked I would inspect everything to see what has wear and replace what does how about some headers just suggestion