8.1L VORTEC MKC496BP Master Engine Rebuild Kit for 2002-2003 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 2500HD 3500 8.1L VORTEC 496 V8 – Includes Camshaft, Lifters, Pistons, Rings, Bearings, Oil Pump, Timing, Gaskets

Description

The Enginetech MKC496BP Master Engine Rebuild Kit is the ultimate top-to-bottom restoration solution for your 2002–2003 8.1L 496ci Big Block V8. By upgrading the standard overhaul to include a Hydraulic Roller Camshaft and 16 Roller Lifters, you are significantly reducing internal friction and ensuring long-term valvetrain reliability. Rebuilding your engine is a lot cheaper than buying a new truck, and this Master Kit provides every high-performance component needed to restore your Chevy or GMC to better-than-factory condition.

Product Description

The Ultimate Master Overhaul Solution The MKC496BP Master Kit is designed for owners who refuse to compromise on their engine’s second life. This package transforms your 8.1L refresh into a modern, high-efficiency build by replacing traditional high-friction components with a Hydraulic Roller Camshaft and matched Roller Lifters. This upgrade not only restores your legendary towing torque but also improves throttle response and engine longevity, making it the most cost-effective way to keep your heavy-duty workhorse on the road.

High-Efficiency Roller Valvetrain Upgrade The core advantage of this Master Kit is the transition to a roller valvetrain. Unlike flat-tappet systems, these roller components use precision needle bearings to glide over cam lobes, virtually eliminating the friction that leads to premature wear. This system allows for more aggressive lobe profiles for maximum low-end grunt without the risk of “wiping” a cam lobe during the critical break-in period. Combined with a True Double Roller Timing Set, your engine’s timing stays rock-solid under the heaviest loads.

Precision Internals and Restored Pressure This kit addresses every major wear point by including Hyper-Eutectic Flat Top Pistons, Moly-Coated Rings, and a complete set of Main, Rod, and Cam Bearings. To protect these new internals, a New Oil Pump is included to ensure stable oil pressure from the very first startup. This all-in-one approach saves you thousands compared to a new truck and prevents the future labor costs of having to open the engine back up for valvetrain repairs.

Manufacturer: ENGINETECH / REDLINE USA
Model: 8.1L MASTER REBUILD KIT
Included components: 1-ROLLER CAMSHAFT 16-ROLLER LIFTERS 1-FULL GASKET SET 8-FLAT TOP PISTONS 1-SET OF RINGS 1-ROD BEARINGS 1-MAIN BEARINGS 1-CAM BEARINGS 1-TIMING KIT 1-OIL PUMP
Warranty: LIFETIME IF INSTALLED BY A CERTIFIED MACHINIST