I'd like to do a 2001-up 3L swap with SVT intake manifolds and cams, but with 3L heads. Now I understand that one must perform some mods to the heads and LIM or use some sort of adapter plate to make this combination possible. I've got a few questions. First, is there anybody out there who sells pre-made adapter plates? If so, where can I get them and how much are they? Second, if these adapter plates are not availible pre-made, are they difficult to make and/or is there somebody with templates out there who has made them before? I'd like the extra drainage holes of the 3L heads, but if the adapter plates are too much of a hassle, I think that I might be better off just fitting 3L valves into my SVT heads.
Lastly, on a semi unrelated note, I have heard that new timing chains are required in some instances when combining head and cam packages. Is the 2001-present head with SVT cams such a combo? If it is, what chains do you use to make it all work?
I'm really sorry if these topics have been covered before, and I am sure they have. I have done quite a bit of searching and haven't been that successful in finding specific info. Any help would really be appreciated. Thanks.
Andy
