i might be doing my cam install here really soon but all i need is the cam and the timing chain and gaskets. first 2 i pretty well have taken care of but the gaskets are another thing. so i was checking Thunder Racings page and they have a set but its $84 and most of the gaskets dont need replaced like valve cover and TB and EGR. really the only ones it would seem i need are the timing cover, intake, waterpump and maybe oil pan. does that sound right or do i need the opti seal and all that other crap?? thanks

 

Yes you will need the opti seals/gaskets and waterpump. Oilpan you dont have to but you need to be carefull and have some black RTV handy.

 

I ordered the whole set and used all the gaskets except for ones for the valve covers, my original ones are still fine. I took everything off the manifold though, detailed it and had it powdercoated red (looks sweeet btw) so I had to replace the TB & EGR gaskets too. I would definitely replace the opti and wp seal while you are in there, it would be a real pain to have to go back later and do it.