LS2 build for track days, autoX, etc
01-22-2016, 12:54 PM
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LS2 build for track days, autoX, etc
I am coming up on having to replace my timing chain cover and harmonic balancer this spring, looking over the scope of the job it seems like an oppertune time to do some upgrades to an otherwise stock LS2 since I have to strip most of the accessories off of the motor anyway.
My thought process is that taking the car apart multiple times opens the door for something to break, or go wrong putting it back together so I would like to do as much as I can while I have to be taking it apart anyway.
My end goal with the car is to have a platform that I can drive on weekends, be able to drive confidently at the Glen without fear of overheating, something breaking, losing oil pressure, losing brakes etc, and then drive home. Would you fine people be able to lend some guidance in a good path for a robust dependable upgrade path?
I don't know much about cam profiles or who makes the "best", I do know that a C5-R timing chain is a good buy, as is the ATI balancer. Katech makes a replacement belt tensioner that might be worth looking into. Oil pumps I have no idea on. pushrods and springs I have no clue either. It looks like for the LS2 C6 there are many good options for radiators, but I'm not sure if I should go for a combination radiator oil cooler or get a stand alone cooler.
Am I overthinking this whole thing too much and should just shut up and put a nice cam in for sound and power and be done with it?
My thought process is that taking the car apart multiple times opens the door for something to break, or go wrong putting it back together so I would like to do as much as I can while I have to be taking it apart anyway.
My end goal with the car is to have a platform that I can drive on weekends, be able to drive confidently at the Glen without fear of overheating, something breaking, losing oil pressure, losing brakes etc, and then drive home. Would you fine people be able to lend some guidance in a good path for a robust dependable upgrade path?
I don't know much about cam profiles or who makes the "best", I do know that a C5-R timing chain is a good buy, as is the ATI balancer. Katech makes a replacement belt tensioner that might be worth looking into. Oil pumps I have no idea on. pushrods and springs I have no clue either. It looks like for the LS2 C6 there are many good options for radiators, but I'm not sure if I should go for a combination radiator oil cooler or get a stand alone cooler.
Am I overthinking this whole thing too much and should just shut up and put a nice cam in for sound and power and be done with it?
01-23-2016, 01:41 PM
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I am coming up on having to replace my timing chain cover and harmonic balancer this spring, looking over the scope of the job it seems like an oppertune time to do some upgrades to an otherwise stock LS2 since I have to strip most of the accessories off of the motor anyway.
My thought process is that taking the car apart multiple times opens the door for something to break, or go wrong putting it back together so I would like to do as much as I can while I have to be taking it apart anyway.
My end goal with the car is to have a platform that I can drive on weekends, be able to drive confidently at the Glen without fear of overheating, something breaking, losing oil pressure, losing brakes etc, and then drive home. Would you fine people be able to lend some guidance in a good path for a robust dependable upgrade path?
I don't know much about cam profiles or who makes the "best", I do know that a C5-R timing chain is a good buy, as is the ATI balancer. Katech makes a replacement belt tensioner that might be worth looking into. Oil pumps I have no idea on. pushrods and springs I have no clue either. It looks like for the LS2 C6 there are many good options for radiators, but I'm not sure if I should go for a combination radiator oil cooler or get a stand alone cooler.
Am I overthinking this whole thing too much and should just shut up and put a nice cam in for sound and power and be done with it?
My thought process is that taking the car apart multiple times opens the door for something to break, or go wrong putting it back together so I would like to do as much as I can while I have to be taking it apart anyway.
My end goal with the car is to have a platform that I can drive on weekends, be able to drive confidently at the Glen without fear of overheating, something breaking, losing oil pressure, losing brakes etc, and then drive home. Would you fine people be able to lend some guidance in a good path for a robust dependable upgrade path?
I don't know much about cam profiles or who makes the "best", I do know that a C5-R timing chain is a good buy, as is the ATI balancer. Katech makes a replacement belt tensioner that might be worth looking into. Oil pumps I have no idea on. pushrods and springs I have no clue either. It looks like for the LS2 C6 there are many good options for radiators, but I'm not sure if I should go for a combination radiator oil cooler or get a stand alone cooler.
Am I overthinking this whole thing too much and should just shut up and put a nice cam in for sound and power and be done with it?
I think I have the timing gears/chain and BTR pushrods.....I might have double springs too... I can look if youre interested Ill sell it all to you super cheap, I have no use for that stuff anymore
Stick with a cam on the lower side of lift for the track and springs etc will last longer. Id just call cammotion and tell them what you intend to do with the car and have them spec you a cam they are the pros and when in doubt there is no doubt.
