The cam is degreed via zeroing on the 112 intake centerline. Using the dial gauge (inserted into the lifter bore), Billy measures the lobe of the cam. |  | 
Several modifications were later done to provide additional oil between the camshaft, its thrust plate and the cam gear. First a 1/8-inch slot was ground into the rear of the thrust plate, then a .060-inch feed hole was drilled into the front near the "S" in "LSX." |
The Trend 2.95x.927-inch pins are secured by diamond racing locks on the forged pistons. | 
The pins are threaded through the dyers 300M rods, which are later secured to the crank with 75 ft-lb of torque and arP lube. With the Speed Pro rod bearings, clearance is .0020-.0022 on the 1.9995-1.9996-inch rod journals thanks to Billy's machining skills. | 
The Total Seal rings are placed inside the cylinder bore, and the gap is measured before being filed down to the desired .027 (top ring), .030 (second ring), and .016 (oil support rail) gaps and inserted on the piston. |