Billywj said:
did you install the cam if so was it hard to do did you fly cut the pistons and if you dont mind me askin what was the cost

cuz i need more
I did the install myself. This was the first time replacing the tappets for me though.
The install is very straightforward and requires a good mechanical knowledge to do. It is not brain surgery!
A few sticky points in the swap. You need the install/ uninstall tools. Basically, this is a tube with a cap on one end. It is used to catch the tappets and hold them in position for reinstall. You need a small rubber plug and some braided string. This is to pull the tappets up into the bore. Also, you will need some wooden dowels, tapered on one end and a slit cut in the end. The dowels are used to hold the tappets up in the bores while the cam is being pulled or you are positioning the tray.
You will need to press off the cam gear. It's very easy and an arbor press works in some cases. But, plan on a trip to a shop if you don't have a press.
I actually has an issue that makes everyone cringe. I dropped a tappet on the #5 cylinder. It fell through to the pan, but if it didn't, you can turn the engne over and make it drop out. I dropped the pan and did NOT have to jack up the motor. Just used a pen magnet and it came right out.
Basically, remove everything on the front of the truck, pull cam, reinstall.
Pricing? For that, you gotta talk to Don. He can get you hooked up based on your needs. I am going to add the heavy duty valve springs as well, but I have plenty of clearance in the current springs.
Dave