Okay guys,

in preperation for building my 3.0L engine, I will need to form a list of allll the parts necessary to rebuild the cylinder heads, including the valve train of course. I will be using custom camshafts and I want to replace the valvetrain with all new parts. Here is a partial list of items I can buy brand new from FordPartsOnline.com... I am assuming I will need 24 of each part, since I have 24 valves.... tell me if I am wrong and what I am missing:


Valve Keeper
Valve Retainer
Valve Seals
Valve Spring Retainers
Valve Springs
Rocker Arms

also need 12 Intake Valves and 12 Exhaust Valves

(although I might see how much it will cost me to have 12 32mm exhaust valves made for me to fit the car, or try to find 32mm valves I can buy that will fit this car already.)

I will of course buy the correct tools to do the job and follow the instructions off my Ford CD-ROM Manual..... Also, will I or should I be able to re-use the Camshaft Timing gears on the new custom cams? I guess they just need to make the part the gears connect to the proper size.

Any pointers would be much appreciated....


Thanks,

Nikolas

1999 Mercury Cougar V6
KKM Intake,SVT TB, SVT Upper/Lower, 19lb injectors, Diablo Chip, MSDS Headers, Custom Exhaust, B&M Short Shifter, Progress Lowering Springs, 18" Axis TC's, OMP Strut Bar, AAM 24mm Rear Sway Bar, Koni Struts

15.09 @ 91.54(corrected, pre-SVT conversion, DiabloChip, and Injectors)