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1998-2002 LS1 F-Body (Cam, Heads & Valvetrain)

Camshafts Cylinder Heads Gaskets & Bolts
Heads & Cam Packages Lifters Pushrods
Rocker Arms Timing Chains Timing Covers
Valve Covers Valve Springs, Locks & Retainers Valves

Camshafts


Tick Performance Polluter Cam
The Polluter: a new LS1 camshaft custom designed by Tick Performance and expert GM Tuner Alvin Anderson of PCMForLess.

Big cams make big horsepower in these LS1 cars - no surprise there. When we begin testing our Polluter cam, one factor was a huge surprise: the TORQUE! This cam made 417rwhp & 391rwtq in a regular, every day cam only 2001 Camaro SS with cheap headers and an LS6 intake. No bells, whistles, dyno tricks or crazy expensive parts: the Tick Performance Polluter Cam makes great numbers and drives like a dream. For you nitrous guys: this cam absolutely LOVES to be sprayed on! Check out the bottom graph for our results on a Zex 125hp shot.

Our Standard Cam Kit includes the Polluter Camshaft, Patriot Performance Xtreme Dual Springs (rated for .660" lift), titanium retainers, Super 7 Machined locks, spring seats, seals and hardened chromemoly 7.400" pushrods.

Our Deluxe Cam Kit includes everything in our standard kit with the addition of an LS2 Timing Chain and a ported/blueprinted LS6 Oil Pump. Choose the deluxe kit if you're wanting everything needed to get the job done RIGHT.

If you're needing gaskets, you can purchase them below as well.

Part # Description Price
POLUTR Tick Performance Polluter Cam (24x/24x (.61x"/.61x") 112LSA) $369.99 buy
POLUTRSKIT Tick Performance Polluter Standard Cam Kit $689.99 buy
POLUTRDKIT Tick Performance Polluter Deluxe Cam Kit $869.99 buy

Cylinder Heads


Trick Flow
During the development stage of the Trick Flow GenX Street/Strip CNC-ported cylinder heads, Trick Flow engineers determined that the valve angles needed to change from 15 to 13.5 degrees to decrease valve shrouding, increase mid-lift airflow, and improve rocker arm-to-valve cover clearance. Testing also proved that relocating the spark plugs in the combustion chambers further enhanced mid-lift airflow and increased the rigidity of the casting for extreme horsepower applications. Furthermore, additional material was added to the rocker arm mounting points for high-rpm valvetrain stability. These fully CNC-ported performance cylinder heads feature 215c(LS1) or 225cc(LS2) intake runners, 80cc exhaust runners, 64cc(LS1) or 65cc(LS2) combustion chambers, 2.040"(LS1) or 2.055"(LS2) intake valves, 1.575 in. exhaust valves, bronze valve guides, and ductile iron intake and exhaust valve seat inserts. These fully assembled heads come equipped with 1.300" dual valve springs (for hydraulic roller camshafts up to 0.600 in. of valve lift), Viton® fluoroelastomer canister-style valve seals, 7 degree machined steel valve locks, and 7 degree titanium retainers.

Trick Flow heads require the use of roller rockers and hardened pushrods that are .100” longer than stock. For custom applications, please contact us.

Part # Description Price
3060T001 Trick Flow 220cc As Cast Heads for LS1 $1699.00 buy
TFS215CC Trick Flow 215cc CNC Ported Heads for LS1 $2395.00 buy
TFS225CC Trick Flow 225cc CNC Ported Heads for LS2 $2420.00 buy
TFS235CC Trick Flow 235cc CNC Ported Heads for 4.125" Bore LSX $2569.00 buy
TFS245CC Trick Flow 245cc CNC Ported Heads for 4.155"+ Bore LSX $2615.00 buy

Airflow Research
If you're wanting maximum performance out of your LS1/LS2/LS6, look no further than AFR.

Part #1510 offers unmatched flow performance (298cfm at .600" lift) and features 2.020 intake and 1.600 exhaust valves with AFR’s iron ductile interlocking valve seats. With only 205cc port volume (same as stock LS1 head) this is an incredible 70 CFM increase over stock casting, creating unbelievable port velocity and performance. The 205cc cylinder head is ideal for normally aspirated 346ci to 396ci. It is available with 66cc combustion chambers and comes complete with dual valve springs rated to .600" lift.

The 225cc cylinder head offers unmatched flow performance and features 2.080 intake and 1.600 exhaust valves with AFR’s iron ductile interlocking valve seats. These 225cc cylinder heads are ideal for normally aspirated 396ci to 427ci. For a wild 346ci the 225 is a good choice, however some low RPM loss of torque might occur. It is available with 62cc, 65cc, and 72cc combustion chambers and all come complete with dual valve springs rated to .650" lift.

Structural features like Air Flow Research’s trademark 3/4” thick head deck (a must for blown and nitrous applications), reinforced rocker stud bosses, and thick wall runners provide unparalleled durability. An exclusive new modern combustion chamber design with double quench pad area helps the LS1 generate huge low and mid lift airflow numbers.

Part # Description Price
AFR1510 Airflow Research 205cc CNC Ported "Mongoose" Heads for LS1 (66cc) $2390.00 buy
AFR1660 Airflow Research 225cc CNC Ported "Mongoose" Heads for LS1 (65cc) $2598.00 buy
AFR1610 Airflow Research 225cc CNC Ported "Mongoose" Heads for LS2 (62cc) $2598.00 buy
AFR1630 Airflow Research 225cc CNC Ported "Mongoose" Heads for LS2 (72cc) $2598.00 buy

Gaskets & Bolts


General Motors
In some cases, the quality of factory parts is hard to beat. This is the case when it comes to the factory original gaskets and seals used by GM. Don't trust your motor not to leak when using cheap aftermarket gaskets - stick with high quality and use original GM parts. We've compiled some handy kits for those of you swapping heads & camshafts - we certainly hope it makes the job easier for you!

Part # Description Price
GMCAMKIT Basic Camswap Gasket & Bolt Kit $49.99 buy
GMH/CKIT Basic Head & Camswap Gasket & Bolt Kit $149.99 buy
12498544 GM Multi-Layer Steel Head Gasket Set (NOTE: Cannot be used with 1998 LS1 heads) $48.99 buy
12498543 GM Graphite Head Gasket Set $48.99 buy
12498545 GM Cylinder Head Bolt Kit (Does One Bank) $47.99 buy
12557752 GM Oil Pump O-Ring $4.59 buy
12612350 GM Oil Pan Gasket $34.99 buy
12559648 GM 1998 Water Pump Gasket (2 required) $1.99 buy
12610311 GM 1999+ Water Pump Gasket (2 required) $5.99 buy
12574294 GM Front Cover Gasket $22.99 buy
12574293 GM Rear Cover Gasket $21.99 buy
12585673 GM Front Main Seal $19.99 buy
89060436 GM Rear Main Seal $19.99 buy
12617944 GM Exhaust Manifold Gasket (2 required) $12.99 buy
12556429 GM 1998 Valve Cover Gasket (2 required) $16.99 buy
12612045 GM 1999+ Valve Cover Gasket (2 required) $16.99 buy
12533587 GM Intake Manifold Gasket Set $69.99 buy
12558178 GM Valley Cover Gasket (LS1) $21.99 buy

Cometic Gaskets
Known for their extremely high quality, Cometic Head Gaskets feature a unique Multi-Layer System (MLS) that has special high-temp materials that meet the demands of a variety of harsh sealing environments, load conditions, and surface finishes. Though they are not universal, they do work great on aluminum blocks to cast iron heads and vice versa. These LS1 gaskets are offered in a 3.910" bore size. Please choose your preferred thickness below.

Part # Description Price Thickness Quantity
202-391 Cometic MLS Head Gasket Set $139.99

ARP Fasteners
For years, ARP has been making quite a reputation for themselves as being manufacturers of the strongest fasteners on Earth. They produce multiple products for late model GM performance, and we use a wide variety of their products here in house. We offer the full ARP line, so if you don't see what you're looking for here, please contact us.

Part # Description Price
2344316 ARP 12-Point Head Stud Kit for 97-04 Blocks $279.99 buy
2342503 ARP Harmonic Balancer Bolt $27.99 buy
1343609 ARP Hex Head Bolt Kit $146.99 buy
2344110 ARP Hex Nut Head Stud Kit $256.99 buy
1346006 ARP High Performance Connecting Rod Bolts $79.99 buy
2346301 ARP Pro-Series Connecting Rod Bolts $99.99 buy
2345608 ARP Main Stud Kit $189.99 buy
1341002 ARP Cam Retainer Plate Bolt Kit $7.49 buy
1341003 ARP Camshaft Bolt Kit $6.29 buy
1009904 ARP Teflon Thread Sealer - 1.69fl oz $8.29 buy
1009903 ARP Assembly Lubricant - 1.69fl oz $7.99 buy

Heads & Cam Packages


Trick Flow / Polluter Package
Our Polluter cam is one of the mostly wide-recognized bumpsticks in the LSx industry, known for making BIG power! Trick Flow heads are known for making BIG power as well - so it didn't take a genius to realize that the two would go very, very well together. All of us here at Tick Performance are proud to offer a Trick Flow/Polluter Heads & Cam Package that includes the following:

  • Trick Flow 220cc "As Cast" Heads fully assembled with .650" Dual Valvesprings and milled .010" (~10.7:1 compression on a stock LS1 bottom end)
  • Tick Performance Polluter Camshaft
  • Yella Terra 1.7 Non-Adjustable Rocker Set
  • Set of Hardened 7.500" Pushrods
  • All GM Gaskets & Bolts Required
  • Many other options available below

Never has making potent horsepower been so easy! Check out the graph to the right: that is our Trick Flow/Polluter Heads & Cam Package with the CNC Porting upgrade and FAST intake making 482RWHP! With a few more bolt ons, this setup is clearly capable of making even higher numbers... who will be our first customer to break the 500RWHP mark with this package? It could be you!

Although we suggest checking piston-to-valve clearance with every cam install, we designed this package to fit on stock bottom LS1 engines without flycutting the stock pistons. If you have any other questions about this setup, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Part # Description Price
TFS+PLTR Trick Flow & Polluter Heads & Cam Package $2599.99 buy
UPGRADE Upgrade Heads from As Cast to 215cc CNC Ported $679.99 buy
UPGRADE Upgrade Head Bolts from GM to ARP $49.99 buy
INCLUDE Include a set of LS7 Lifters $109.99 buy
INCLUDE Include an LS2 Timing Chain $34.99 buy
INCLUDE Include a Ported/Blueprinted LS6 Oil Pump $114.99 buy

Lifters


Comp Cams
The lifter is one of the most critical pieces in an engine combination. Whether it be mechanical or hydraulic, the lifter determines how the camshaft will react to the balance of the engine combination. As operating range increases, lifter and valve float become serious considerations. Increased spring pressure can sometimes be the answer, but more often than not, the ability of the lifter to manage the load is the key to success or valve train failure.

Known for their many high performance engine parts, Comp Cams is a familiar name that you can trust when you need a set of lifters. We offer three different styles of lifter manufactured by Comp, all are good options depending on what kind of engine you're installing them in. The best part about all of Comp's offerings? They're made right here in the USA.

Part # Description Price
85016 Comp Cams Replacement Hydraulic Roller Lifters $188.99 buy
87516 Comp Cams "Comp R" Hydraulic Roller Lifters $204.99 buy
895016 Comp Cams Gen III Solid Roller Lifters $429.99 buy

Pushrods


Texas Speed & Performance
One of the most commonly overlooked, yet most crucial components in the valvetrain? The pushrod.

Texas Speed's pushrods are made from heat treated chromemoly steel for excellent strength for your high horsepower motor, or great performance in your stockish engine. Highly recommended during any camswap, these hardened pushrods will cure your LS1 of the common problem of bending those weak stock units.

Choose your length below. 7.400" is the stock length.

Part # Description Price Length Quantity
HP7XXX Texas Speed Hardened Chromemoly Pushrods $99.99

Pushrod Length Checker
Proper pushrod length is critical when putting together an optimal setup. Because they're designed like a micrometer, you insert Comp Cam's Pushrod Length Checker in place of a pushrod, and unscrew it until the correct length and geometry is achieved. You then read the height right from the etched markings on the side of the tool, with each revolution equal to .050". This tool makes it less expensive and much faster than any other method used for this critical calculation. Adjustable from 6.800" to 7.800" in .050" increments.

Part # Description Price
7702-1 Comp Cams Pushrod Length Checker $17.59 buy

Rocker Arms


Harland Sharp
Harland Sharp's bolt on, non adjustable rockers are one of the most trusted rocker sets in the industry. They fit under your stock valve covers without modification, and their needle bearing full roller fulcrum assembly reduces friction and wear to enhance engine performance. Another nice feature is that these rockers use a .250 diameter shaft, tying two rockers together to eliminate twisting on the valve. All hardware included are 8mm grade 8 socket head cap screws & pedestals. Available in 1.7 (stock) or 1.8 ratios.

Part # Description Price Ratio Quantity
HSRLS1 Harland Sharp Non-Adjustable Roller Rockers $399.99

Yella Terra
Yella Terra gives you access to the world's largest range of roller rockers to suit every performance demand. From the entry level street terra models to the Platinum race rockers for the most severe race applications. Yella Terra Rockers have proven themselves over the years in use as a high quality product doing a tough job and making it look easy. Yella Terra Rockers are made in Australia to high quality design standards to meet a demanding market place. Racers use Yella Terra Rockers because they work well and are reliable.

Part #YT6645 will clear your factory valve covers - all other part numbers require valve cover spacers.

Part # Description Price
YT6640 Yella Terra Adjustable Platinum Rocker Set $569.99 buy
YT6645 Yella Terra 1.7 Non-Adjustable Rocker Set $419.99 buy
YT6646 Yella Terra 1.8 Non-Adjustable Rocker Set $419.99 buy

Timing Chains


Rollmaster
Available in a variety of options, Rollmaster Timing Sets are a perfect compliment to high-performance camshafts and all other high performance LSx engine components. These timing sets offer greatly enhanced strength and accuracy over the stock piece and even allow for timing adjustments (advance or retard) of up to 8 degrees. With every order, Rollmaster includes an adjustable, nine-keyway nitrated crankshaft sprocket; a double-row chain; a nitrated camshaft sprocket; two oil-pump-spacer plates; detailed instructions; and all necessary installation hardware. Compatible with all 1997-03 "Gen III" engines (LS1/LS6, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L).

Part # Description Price
1130 Rollmaster Single-Roller Non-Adjustable Timing Set $108.99 buy
1140 Rollmaster Double-Roller Adjustable Timing Set $117.99 buy
1150 Rollmaster Double-Roller, Heat Treated Adjustable Timing Set (without torrington bearing) $126.99 buy
1160 Rollmaster Double-Roller, Heat Treated Adjustable Timing Set (with torrington bearing) $133.99 buy

GM LS2 Timing Set
If you're looking for a cost effective way to upgrade the timing set on your LS1 engine, you may be interested in GM's upgraded LS2 Timing Set. GM designed this timing chain set for high RPM abuse, so rest assured that this tighter, more durable setup will stand up to whatever you may throw at it.

Part # Description Price
12586482 GM LS2 Timing Chain (Chain ONLY) $37.99 buy
LS2TS GM LS2 Timing Chain Set (Chain & Sprockets) $90.99 buy

Timing Covers


Edelbrock Timing Covers
These two-piece aluminum front covers allow quick camshaft removal and installation without the need to remove the damper pulley or steering components. The cam can be installed and removed through a window in the front of the cover which is sealed with a plate and o-ring for superior leak prevention.

Best of all, it is made by Edelbrock, one of the best known names in today's aftermarket!

Part # Description Price
4254 Edelbrock Two Piece Timing Cover (for LS1 and Early Model Trucks) $209.99 buy
4255 Edelbrock Two Piece Timing Cover (for LS2) $217.99 buy

Valve Covers


Valve Springs, Locks & Retainers


Valvetrain Upgrade Kits
Known for their many high performance engine parts, Comp Cams is a familiar name that you can trust when you need to upgrade your valvetrain. We offer two different kits from Comp:

Part #54100 includes:

  • (16) #7955 5/16 7.400" Hardened Pushrods
  • (16) #26918 Hi-Performance Valve Springs (Rated to .600" lift)
  • (16) #772 Titanium Valve Spring Retainers (for use with std locks)
Part #54200 includes all of the above, plus (16) Part #875 Pro Magnum Lifters.

Part # Description Price
54100 Comp Cams Valvetrain Upgrade Kit $449.99 buy
54200 Comp Cams Valvetrain Upgrade Kit (with lifters) $589.99 buy

PRC Valvetrain Upgrade Kit
When you're doing a camswap into your LS1 F-Body, make sure to replace all the other parts needing an upgrade as well. Precision Race Components offers this extremely handy valvetrain upgrade kit that allows you to cover all your birds with just one stone. Includes:
  • PRC Double Springs Rated To .660" Lift
  • Texas Speed Hardened Chromemoly Pushrods
  • All Titanium Retainers needed
  • All Spring Seats needed
  • All Seals needed
Please select your length of pushrod below.

Part # Description Price Length Quantity
PRCKIT PRC Valvetrain Upgrade Kit $379.99

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