My H/C/I setup
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Melting Slicks
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TEA did a fantastic job with my 215s. It was one of the first sets, and turned into a science project. They tried two different CNC programs, and then a bunch of hand finishing. With all the bolt-ons, it did 483/432 SAE corrected, and I found out I could have gone with more compression. I was conservative, and had the CCs done to 61, and final CR was 10.95, with zero KR. Of course, not I'm glad it wasn't higher, because I couldn't resist the A&A Vortech kit any longer.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
That cam is a great selection for your set-up and those heads - it is a nice package and the parts will and do compliment each other real nice!
Guess for RWHP:
440+ RWHP
Thanks,Matt
Guess for RWHP:
440+ RWHP
Thanks,Matt
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I have been getting my parts together for my upcoming head cam intake swap. What do you guys think and what do you think it can do?
Charlie at rpm will be tunning.
2002 z06
Parts i have or are on the way
Tea tfs 220 as cast heads milled to 59cc with yella terra's
Spin ported fast 92 snout ported to 96mm with a nick williams 96mmTB
224-230 .581/.588 114 lsa XER
Powerbond 25% UD Pulley
Blackwing
Flp longtubes, high flows, x pipe
Svo 30's
all the other small odds and end parts gaskets bolts lifters.
Parts i have on already
Slp loudmouths
monster stg3 with light flywheel
Thank you for looking!
Charlie at rpm will be tunning.
2002 z06
Parts i have or are on the way
Tea tfs 220 as cast heads milled to 59cc with yella terra's
Spin ported fast 92 snout ported to 96mm with a nick williams 96mmTB
224-230 .581/.588 114 lsa XER
Powerbond 25% UD Pulley
Blackwing
Flp longtubes, high flows, x pipe
Svo 30's
all the other small odds and end parts gaskets bolts lifters.
Parts i have on already
Slp loudmouths
monster stg3 with light flywheel
Thank you for looking!
When are you dynoing it?
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I have the ability to go with an A&A kit but want this motor to last at least another 2-3 years and i'm just uneasy about putting on boost for some reason. It really wont be any more money to boost at this point as i have a clutch valvesprings and pushrods already on my car just need gages and a kit. What do you think? I have spent more then a used A&A kit at this point.
Know what you mean.... my build has evolved over the 8 years I've owned the car. Taken a few steps backward in the process of getting to the point I am now, but I've sure learned alot.
Before I'd done any major mods,(besides headers) I went through the decision phase of full bolt-ons, or FI. I had a great NA setup, but always in the back of my head, I wanted some form of FI. My next step, when the time comes, is to get a forged shortblock, probably staying close to stock displacement. I really like the power level I've got now, and I really believe I finally have enough power. I don't race the car, so to find a nice balance of power and streetability was my goal. If my present motor holds together running 7lbs of boost, w/o meth, I'm done modding the motor. Your goal is no doubt different in ways, and I hope you achieve it. GL, Dave.
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Melting Slicks
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well i have all my parts on the way now. Got the rest of the small parts yesterday gaskets bolts lifter and what not. So should have everything accounted for by the end of the month. So maybe mid april if i can get in at RPM motors. I will post a new thread with the results. I want no later then late april early may to have this thing done and ready to roll!
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Melting Slicks
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Know what you mean.... my build has evolved over the 8 years I've owned the car. Taken a few steps backward in the process of getting to the point I am now, but I've sure learned alot. Before I'd done any major mods,(besides headers) I went through the decision phase of full bolt-ons, or FI. I had a great NA setup, but always in the back of my head, I wanted some form of FI. My next step, when the time comes, is to get a forged shortblock, probably staying close to stock displacement. I really like the power level I've got now, and I really believe I finally have enough power. I don't race the car, so to find a nice balance of power and streetability was my goal. If my present motor holds together running 7lbs of boost, w/o meth, I'm done modding the motor. Your goal is no doubt different in ways, and I hope you achieve it. GL, Dave.
Before I'd done any major mods,(besides headers) I went through the decision phase of full bolt-ons, or FI. I had a great NA setup, but always in the back of my head, I wanted some form of FI. My next step, when the time comes, is to get a forged shortblock, probably staying close to stock displacement. I really like the power level I've got now, and I really believe I finally have enough power. I don't race the car, so to find a nice balance of power and streetability was my goal. If my present motor holds together running 7lbs of boost, w/o meth, I'm done modding the motor. Your goal is no doubt different in ways, and I hope you achieve it. GL, Dave.Corvette Stories
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Got everything now ordered the head gaskets, fast gaskets, head bolts, fast bolts, map extension. New ls7 lifters and new trays. Just have to set up a date to get in to Rpm motors now. Well I still need all my parts to show up too but getting closer!
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Melting Slicks
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Question on the Flp headers. Do you guys think it would be worth the it to sell these and pick up a different set of headers like LG streets or the XS headers? Will it make a big diff?
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What are FLP headers? I googled FLP and it comes up SLP??????
What are you idealistic goals in what a DIFFERENT set of headers will give you in a HP /TQ increase.
Most LT headers will give you right close to 30-35 HP over stock manifolds. Headers with longer primary's and higher price collectors will give you a little more HP and some better torque numbers but,,,, you pay a LOT more for that.
I personally run Stainless Works LT complete system with 1 3/4" primaries with the 3" mid pipe and exhaust system. I had XS Power Headers on my 06 MN6 Coupe. I don't thing I could do that much better purchasing another system. Cash /HP, to me, it isn't worth the trouble.
What are you idealistic goals in what a DIFFERENT set of headers will give you in a HP /TQ increase.
Most LT headers will give you right close to 30-35 HP over stock manifolds. Headers with longer primary's and higher price collectors will give you a little more HP and some better torque numbers but,,,, you pay a LOT more for that.
I personally run Stainless Works LT complete system with 1 3/4" primaries with the 3" mid pipe and exhaust system. I had XS Power Headers on my 06 MN6 Coupe. I don't thing I could do that much better purchasing another system. Cash /HP, to me, it isn't worth the trouble.
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About the only sizable difference in your header choice is type of material they're made from. I believe the FLPs are mild steel, and probably ceramic coated. The LGs and others are stainless, which has better heat retention, and of course, better anti- corrosion.
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