Cam Swap on a HEMI : Parts you need to know!

Those of you who are considering swapping out their camshaft might be curious what other parts you are going to need to get the job done. These parts are recommended for those of you who are swapping the cam while keeping your stock heads.

5.7L HEMI ENGINE
Description Part # Amount Cost (@2/8/2008)
Passenger Side Head Gasket 53021 620AE x 1 $30.00
Driver Side Head Gasket 53021 621AE x 1 $30.00
Head Bolts (primary) 6506 694AA x 20 $25.60
Head Bolts (secondary) 6506 334AA X 10 $7.60
Crank Bolt 6506 340AA x 1 $3.26
6.1L Exhaust Springs 5037 477AB x 16 Recommened $5 EACH(?)
(you may want to replace your intake springs with the exhaust springs)
6.1L Pushrods - Intake 5037 476AB x 8 $4.24
6.1L Pushrods - Exhaust 5037 475AB x 8 $5.12

6.1L HEMI ENGINE
Description Part # Amount Cost
Head Gaskets (Passenger and Driver side) 5037 592AA X 2 $28.32
Intake Manifold Gaskets (Passenger and Driver side) 5037 503AA X 2 $6.15
Head Bolts (primary) 6506 694AA X 20 $25.60
Head Bolts (secondary) 6506 334AA X 10 $7.60
Crank Bolt 6506 340AA x 1 $3.26
Exhaust Springs 5037 477AB $5 EACH(?)
(you may want to replace your intake springs with the exhaust springs)
Intake Springs 5037 382AB $4.40 EACH

Additional parts you may want to know:
Oil Filter 5281090 or 528190 $5.14
5.7L Exhaust Manifold Gasket, Left $5.51
5.7L Exhaust Manifold Gasket, Right $6.45
5.7/6.1 Timing Cover Gasket 5139 933AB $11.76
6.1L Camshaft 5037 379AB $104-$120
6.1L Oil Pump 5037 687AA $35-$37

You can order these parts here : http://www.newchryslerparts.com/Chrysler-parts.htm

Additional Supplies Needed
2 Gallons of Coolant (plus Zerex additive for certain 6.1L)
2 Gallons of Distilled Water (for Coolant)
7 Quarts of Motor Oil
-5w20 for 5.7L Hemi
-0w40 for 6.1L Hemi, Synthetic recommended
Anti-Seize Lubricant

You can purchase these supplies at AutoZone, PepBoys or most Wal-Marts.

Prices have been updated..