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    just spun a bearing and about to get a l36 bottom and do a top swap as i have a l67, but while i have the engine out i decided i would change the cam and REALLY want the NIC for the idle and nothing else.

    100% will tune it safe and not go for power i just want that idle plain and simple. is this ok to do with everything else being stock? timing,rockers,springs etc?

    i see zzp recommends this stuff but doesnt say its required and i assume they say this cause most want to change cams for added power so they expect it to be pushed hard. and i just dont.

    only mod i have done on my car is downpipe as im not going for crazy power, only reason im doing a top swap is cause i need a new engine and why not?

    the only time my car ever gets halfway decent throttle is when getting onto the interstate other than that its babied.
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    all you need is new springs retainers and a new timing chain. and all new gaskets for the engine.

    spending about 500 for the sound of the idle is bit off in my book.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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    spending 500 for a lil sound doesnt seem that weird to me. people spend more on exhaust just for sound

    but new retainers and a timing chain is all thats required though? i can understand the chain but might i ask why retainers would be needed?

    also is a double roller going to be required or just a new timing chain/guide in general?
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    you need to change the valve springs to 105 lb springs. the stock retainers wont fit. heads are off the car so this is easy to do. install a new set of valve seals too. less then 20 bucks. and how often you got the valve springs off? never, so change the seals lol

    id also get a 3 inch down pipe and never sc drop pulley. might run ok on a stock tune.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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