Engine upgrades
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Engine upgrades
What do yall think about installing this setup onto a stock z06 (2004)...any ideas of hp gain....i have more parts ive put together into lists that ill throw in there as well....over all does this look good for a daily driver that is still fast asf and in the future could i put a turbo setup or is something preventing that..idk what would but no harm in asking.
Engine:
Engine:
- AFR 215 Mongoose Heads (Port & Polished by Tony Mamo) - $2,400
- 239/243 .612/.617 113+3 Camotion Cam - $350
- PAC Dual Valve Springs with Titanium Retainers - $300
- 7.400” Chrome moly Hardened Pushrods - $125
- Yella Terra Ultralite 1.7 Roller Rockers - $535
- FAST 90 Intake Manifold - $875
- GM LS2 90 Throttle Body - P&P by Vengeance Racing - $900
- Callaway Honker Cold Air Intake (CAI) - $375
- C5R Timing Chain - $275
- ATI 10% Pulley - $350
- 42# Flow Matched Injectors - $225
- DeWitts Performance Aluminum Radiator - $545
- Canton Racing 3 Quart Oil Accusump System - $1,000
- GM T1 Transmission Cooler - $1,000
- GM Z06 Power Steering Cooler - $150
- AMW Oil Catch Can - $75
- RPS Dual Disc Clutch with Aluminum Flywheel - $1,300
- RPM Transmission “Level V” MN6 Transmission - $2,900
- DTE Stage 2 Micro-polished 3.42 gear set with 300M HD Output Shaft - $2,200
- MGW Billet Short Shifter NEW - $360
- American Racing 1 ¾” Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers - $1,750
- GHL Stainless Steel "Bullet" exhaust system (Cat-backs) - $1,100
- DRM Bilstein/Hypercoil Coilovers NEW - $2,000
- LG Motorsports GStop 6 Piston Brake Package (Front Wilwood Calipers) - $1,550
- Phadt Camber Kit (Extra shims included) - $200
- GM T1 anti-sway bars - $1,100
- Speed Bleeders - $50
- SS braided brake lines - $125
- Front Brake Cooling Ducts - $150
- SKF Performance Hub Bearings with ARP studs NEW - $350
- CCW 18x10 and 18x11 C14 (Black) with Falken Azenis RT-615 tires
- CCW 18x11 and 18x12 C14 (Silver) with new Hoosier R6 tires [Tires $1,400]
- ARP wheel studs - $125
Melting Slicks
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Solid list. Isn't that a stroker cam- 239/243 .612/.617 113+3? Most LS cars I've seen with that cam are 383, 402 to 417 cubic inch. If you haven't already, I would call cammotion to get a read on that prior to purchase. This cam is typically run with 1 7/8 headers. So you may want to reconsider the 1 3/4s on the list.
All C5 Z06 and Z51's came with the power steering cooler as original equipment. Unless you plan to replace the one you have, you shouldn't need to spend the $150.
RPM level 5 MN6 is priced at $3195 now. Just shopped them this AM.
All C5 Z06 and Z51's came with the power steering cooler as original equipment. Unless you plan to replace the one you have, you shouldn't need to spend the $150.
RPM level 5 MN6 is priced at $3195 now. Just shopped them this AM.
Last edited by Johnny Hardcore; Sep 6, 2021 at 09:18 AM.
Burning Brakes
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Is that all your gonna do? LOL! I have that Accusump set-up and unless you're doing some SERIOUS racing on tracks with long, sweeping turns I'd say delete that from your wish list and save a grand. I'm still learning about LS cam choices but from what I've read anything above .600 lift is pretty radical for a DD and it's usually recommend that you change out the valve springs every 20,000 miles. Keep in mind if you're considering FI in the future you'll need a cam profile to maximize the benefits. The rest of the list looks impressive, good luck.
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That is a serious list, looks like you put in a lot of effort on research. If you're working with Tony mamo, let him guide you on all the engine modifications. He's one of the best.
For suspension, I suggest call up Sam Strano at stranoparts, he's used & races everything he sells and can guide you in the right direction based on your intended use. And he'll assist you with setup after the purchase as well.
For suspension, I suggest call up Sam Strano at stranoparts, he's used & races everything he sells and can guide you in the right direction based on your intended use. And he'll assist you with setup after the purchase as well.
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This was my list if I want to turn my baby into a track like TRACK car....I want a parts list for Track, Cruiser, Drifter, Speed demon, Then one more balanced: aka fast but easily a daily driver and if I want I can have some fun drifting...…Sure I could just pick what i want then do just that but I want to know more costs work etc. I like having a good knowledge of the parts I'm getting...as well as the time installation will take etc.
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That's what I say!! I had a Comp 238°/242°, 114° LSA, .645" lift in an LS7, A4 C5, and it was very streetable. BUT, the 81 extra cubes had a big say in spelling 'streetable', 
. But that much lift wore out all 16 valve guides in just under 20,000 miles!!
. But that much lift wore out all 16 valve guides in just under 20,000 miles!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Sleepy Hollow- NJ
https://cammotion.com/camshafts/stroker-ls-camshafts/
Le Mans Master
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if you don't want to spend over a grand on sway bars, a C6 ZR1 front + C6 Z51 rear is pretty close to the same front:rear rates as the T1, Hotchkis, etc - only slightly lighter... and ~$800 cheaper.
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St. Jude Donor '05
You sure "there's no stroker cam either"? Someone better tell cammotion to correct their entire "stroker cam section" on their website.
https://cammotion.com/camshafts/stroker-ls-camshafts/
https://cammotion.com/camshafts/stroker-ls-camshafts/
OP that cam...with a 3.42 gear is going to suck big time
You cam a car up you gotta gear it period. Or go milder