400 plus hp c5
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400 plus hp c5
need a proven recipe to make 400 hp to the wheels, without going to radical,without a stall, i have 01 c5 auto ,tpis long tubes, corsa catback, mti cold air, mti computer upgrade ,01 ls6 cam,springs, dyno 340 hp to wheels,12.5 in the quarter, pitifull 60 ft time in the 2,s , just purchase stock ls2 243 heads, I don"t want to spend much money on port work,whats a good cam thats streetable? thanks jim.
Last edited by vet777; Jan 30, 2009 at 08:54 PM.
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Find a good tuner to recomend a tried and true cam instead of guessing. Mill your 243's to achieve 11 to 1 compression and add an underdrive pulley. Make sure your cam selection allows enough piston to valve clearance. Also beef up all of your valve train parts such as hardened pusrods and a quality set of valve springs to match your cam. Good luck. I have been researching and collecting parts for a couple of years and have the same goals as you by the way. Kevin.
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With a bigger cam you will probably benefit greatly from a higher stall converter. I changed my cam first and then installed a Vig 2800. It was definitely one of the best mods I've done to date. It is quite a bit quicker, and much more fun to drive.
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need a proven recipe to make 400 hp to the wheels, without going to radical,without a stall, i have 01 c5 auto ,tpis long tubes, corsa catback, mti cold air, mti computer upgrade ,01 ls6 cam,springs, dyno 340 hp to wheels,12.5 in the quarter, pitifull 60 ft time in the 2,s , just purchase stock ls2 243 heads, I don"t want to spend much money on port work,whats a good cam thats streetable? thanks jim.
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The better the heads are, the more power you'll make with less camshaft. Best bang for the buck on those heads is a 5 angle competition valve job. You may still have trouble hitting 400 rwhp without a good CNC port job though. Cam specs will be key too.
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ran that cam224/230 on 114+2 lsa, with tsp 2.5 ls-6 heads, kooks lt 1 3/4, 3200 stall and 3.42 gears on bfg 295x35x18 drs with stocktires on front, car made 423rw and ran11.524 best at a weight of 3450lbs, eventually added drag pack 90/90 3.73 and 3600stall and ran 10.974 with 437rw at a weight of 3330lbs
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ran that cam224/230 on 114+2 lsa, with tsp 2.5 ls-6 heads, kooks lt 1 3/4, 3200 stall and 3.42 gears on bfg 295x35x18 drs with stocktires on front, car made 423rw and ran11.524 best at a weight of 3450lbs, eventually added drag pack 90/90 3.73 and 3600stall and ran 10.974 with 437rw at a weight of 3330lbs
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From: Helotes TEXAS
I'm hoping to hit the 400 plus HP mark with my bolt on mods...
Vararam CAI
LS6 intake
SuperMaxx headers, x-pipe, hi-flow cats
Z06 Ti Catback
G5X3 cam 114 w/dual springs
Ported polished TB
Vararam CAI
LS6 intake
SuperMaxx headers, x-pipe, hi-flow cats
Z06 Ti Catback
G5X3 cam 114 w/dual springs
Ported polished TB
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2000 C5 M6
Stinger Cam(224/230 113+2)
PRC Stage 1 LS6 Heads
Vararam
Ported LS6 Intake and TB
160 Stat
Kooks 1 3/4 Headers
26 lb. injectors
Mr Z Tuning
440 RWHP and 405TQ
I had all of the work done at RaginRacin in Scott, LA. You can give them a call and see what kind of quote they can set you up with. Check out their webbsite www.raginracin.com they are a Supporting Vendore on the forum
Stinger Cam(224/230 113+2)
PRC Stage 1 LS6 Heads
Vararam
Ported LS6 Intake and TB
160 Stat
Kooks 1 3/4 Headers
26 lb. injectors
Mr Z Tuning
440 RWHP and 405TQ
I had all of the work done at RaginRacin in Scott, LA. You can give them a call and see what kind of quote they can set you up with. Check out their webbsite www.raginracin.com they are a Supporting Vendore on the forum