2001 base model questions
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From: Montgomery Texas
This is what I have setting and ready to install as soon as it gets warm
Texas Speed TSP 233/239 Camshaft/cam only
kooks 1 7/8 headers
kooks x-pipe w/cat
stock axle back
I was looking at 215 maybe 225cc heads.
I was thinking about getting a thin gasket, since I am only .600
Maybe these heads???
Trick Flow tfs-3061t001-c02 - TRICK FLOW Alum Cyl Head CNC GM LS1 65cc A/P 225cc Bare.
Cylinder Head - Gen X - Assembled - 2.055 / 1.575 in Valves - 225 cc Intake - 65 cc Chamber - 1.300 in Springs - Angle Plug - Aluminum - GM LS-Series
I would like to change the gear set when I have to pull everything and change the clutch. I’m gonna do this all at the same time but I’m not really a differential kind of guy. never done it before.
I think I got enough airflow with the cam to support them heads. What do you guys think?
A lot of this is going to depend on the tuner. From whatI’ve been reading, I have a few good choices out here in northern Kentucky.
I was thinking maybe doing a fast 92. I don’t know if the LS6 intake is going to handle what I’m trying to do here.
this is no track car.
This is not a drift car.
This is just a car to jump in have a blast in and if someone pulls up beside you, give them a damn good run for their money :-)
in my day, I’ve had a Camaro, Firebird, Chevelle Buick Skylark GS and Mustang believe it or not.
this is my second Corvette, but the first one I had, I sold it faster than it would drive. Some guy wanted it and asked if I would sell it and gave me a good price. Could not refuse it
The fastest car I had was the 78 Camaro punched 60 over with a mild cam. It had very good street manners, but you had to be careful when you punched it or you Going sideways off the road.
Texas Speed TSP 233/239 Camshaft/cam only
kooks 1 7/8 headers
kooks x-pipe w/cat
stock axle back
I was looking at 215 maybe 225cc heads.
I was thinking about getting a thin gasket, since I am only .600
Maybe these heads???
Trick Flow tfs-3061t001-c02 - TRICK FLOW Alum Cyl Head CNC GM LS1 65cc A/P 225cc Bare.
Cylinder Head - Gen X - Assembled - 2.055 / 1.575 in Valves - 225 cc Intake - 65 cc Chamber - 1.300 in Springs - Angle Plug - Aluminum - GM LS-Series
I would like to change the gear set when I have to pull everything and change the clutch. I’m gonna do this all at the same time but I’m not really a differential kind of guy. never done it before.
I think I got enough airflow with the cam to support them heads. What do you guys think?
A lot of this is going to depend on the tuner. From whatI’ve been reading, I have a few good choices out here in northern Kentucky.
I was thinking maybe doing a fast 92. I don’t know if the LS6 intake is going to handle what I’m trying to do here.
this is no track car.
This is not a drift car.
This is just a car to jump in have a blast in and if someone pulls up beside you, give them a damn good run for their money :-)
in my day, I’ve had a Camaro, Firebird, Chevelle Buick Skylark GS and Mustang believe it or not.
this is my second Corvette, but the first one I had, I sold it faster than it would drive. Some guy wanted it and asked if I would sell it and gave me a good price. Could not refuse it
The fastest car I had was the 78 Camaro punched 60 over with a mild cam. It had very good street manners, but you had to be careful when you punched it or you Going sideways off the road.
BTW - What year was your Chevelle? I had a 1971 SS 454 Malibu Sport Coupe (bucket seats, console, gauge package). My cam gear **** the bed at about 48k miles and the only way that I knew how to fix that was with ported heads, intake, headers, a big cam and a combo MSD/HEI upgrade. lol
Instead of a gear swap, I put 50 series tires on it (remember when 50's were a big deal?) and the car ran like a bat outa hell ... after I put traction bars on it and got it to hook up.
I also put a shift kit in the TH400 and second gear was terrifying in the rain!
Surprisingly, it was manageable in the snow, as long as it was shifted manually.
Last edited by Tron Z; Jan 18, 2024 at 07:13 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2022
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Did all 2001 base models come with LS6 intakes?
Also, what heads came on 2001 base model.
6 speed manual
i’m starting my build
Texas Speed TSP 233/239 Camshaft/cam only
kooks 1 7/8 headers
kooks x-pipe w/cat
stock axle back for now. Thanking about Borla s-type ll
looking to make around 450 to the wheel
(Edit)
I think my 450whp expectations are a little high. I would think maybe 420 to 430
Also, what heads came on 2001 base model.
6 speed manual
i’m starting my build
Texas Speed TSP 233/239 Camshaft/cam only
kooks 1 7/8 headers
kooks x-pipe w/cat
stock axle back for now. Thanking about Borla s-type ll
looking to make around 450 to the wheel
(Edit)
I think my 450whp expectations are a little high. I would think maybe 420 to 430
You don’t have the heads for 450 whp
My 03 Z06 makes 400whp with a BTR stage 3 231/244 and I do have the 243 heads. It has short tubes and factory cats with a Corsa exhaust.
I am switching to a set of long tubes, LG 3in high flow cats and a set of CNC ported L83 heads which have a little more compression. I’m staying with the ls6 intake and porting the TB.
I am hoping for the 450whp mark but trap speed will tell me what I need to know. . If I’m close I’ll leave it be if not I will make some more adjustments.
Spend the cash on the heads. If you’re being mindful of budget ditch the kooks headers and buy some Texas speed headers or Speed Engineering.
Last edited by Mc556; Jan 22, 2024 at 09:36 PM.
