::My MTI heads/cam...
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Burning Brakes
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::My MTI heads/cam...
Well, most of you Houston guys know I am in town for the install, but I thought I would start a thread here to tell everyone about the gains that I realize from the package.
Let me start by saying that I pulled the car 707 miles to MTI to get the work done. It was a long way, but Jayson's professionalism and MTI's competence is truly un-matched. I know this for myself only after making the haul. It was truly worth every mile I traveled.
I am getting their stage II heads, C2 cam (224/224/581/581/112) and a pulley. The base line numbers were 338rwhp/353rwtq. The mods at the time of the baseline were, flp headers, Halltech tric, Getrag 3.73, and B&B cat back. I would really like to hit the 440 rwhp mark, but I am not sure it will happen. 420 rwhp may be more realistic. The car will be dyno tuned tomorrow and I will post the numbers and my initial driving impressions.
Let me start by saying that I pulled the car 707 miles to MTI to get the work done. It was a long way, but Jayson's professionalism and MTI's competence is truly un-matched. I know this for myself only after making the haul. It was truly worth every mile I traveled.
I am getting their stage II heads, C2 cam (224/224/581/581/112) and a pulley. The base line numbers were 338rwhp/353rwtq. The mods at the time of the baseline were, flp headers, Halltech tric, Getrag 3.73, and B&B cat back. I would really like to hit the 440 rwhp mark, but I am not sure it will happen. 420 rwhp may be more realistic. The car will be dyno tuned tomorrow and I will post the numbers and my initial driving impressions.
Drifting
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Re: ::My MTI heads/cam... (2001C5)
"Whatever happens, make sure you have on clean underwear." -In Mrs. C's voice to Ritchie Cunningham. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :crazy: :crazy: :smash: :cheers:
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Re: ::My MTI heads/cam... (O-Ace)
Nice color choice on the C5 ;) :cheers:
Hey Kerry, nice meeting you few minutes ago. Let me know how the tuning goes. :cheers:
Racer
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Re: ::My MTI heads/cam... (2001C5)
Kerry, BIG CONGRATS!!!!! :cheers: I am VERY INTERESTED in following your progress as I Plan the MTI Trip in probably Feb. or asa POSSIBLE. Thanks for keeping us posted & cant hardly wait to see the #'s and your impressions. Cecil
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Burning Brakes
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Re: ::My MTI heads/cam... (2001C5)
Well, here is the deal...
The car now has the following:
FLP LT headers (No cats)
Route 66 cat-back
Halltech Tric
Getreg 3.73
C2 Cam (224/224/581/581/112)
Stage 2 MTI LS1 heads
LS1 Edit
Max RWHP was 422
Max RWTQ was 398
Keep in mind that the gear hurts the dyno number a little. Without the gears I am sure the car would crack 430 rwhp and maybe 435.
The car now pulls hard to 6600 whereas it fell on it's face at ~5600 prior to the heads and cam. The sound is awsome. I am heading home in the morning, and I will post some video and dyno graphs over the weekend.
Kerry
The car now has the following:
FLP LT headers (No cats)
Route 66 cat-back
Halltech Tric
Getreg 3.73
C2 Cam (224/224/581/581/112)
Stage 2 MTI LS1 heads
LS1 Edit
Max RWHP was 422
Max RWTQ was 398
Keep in mind that the gear hurts the dyno number a little. Without the gears I am sure the car would crack 430 rwhp and maybe 435.
The car now pulls hard to 6600 whereas it fell on it's face at ~5600 prior to the heads and cam. The sound is awsome. I am heading home in the morning, and I will post some video and dyno graphs over the weekend.
Kerry
Burning Brakes
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Re: ::My MTI heads/cam... (2001C5)
Let me know what you think of that C2 cam, how does it idle, any surging, how is it on cold and hot start-ups, is it very lopey and/or shakes the car. I want to maintain very good drivability but also would like more power and this cam looks like a good all around choice. And I also would like to see the dyno graph when you get a chance. Thanks and congrats. Im sure it was a very nice ride home after getting that done.
phil
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Re: ::My MTI heads/cam... (2001C5)
Kerry was kind enough to let me ride w/ him and let me say it's awesome. He nailed it and thru the gears I could not lean forward in the seat. G's feel great due to his tq and gearing. Has a more lopey idle (reminds me of cruising the Sonic Drive-in in 1970:D ) than my B1 cam, but hey, it's a more aggresive cam :yesnod: :cheers:
Racer
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Re: ::My MTI heads/cam... (2001C5)
Have a safe trip home. I cannot wait to hear it :eek: :D :eek:
Question? Do you think a guy could Squeak thru Memphis Tn. Sniffer w/the C2 @ 112 WITH THE CATS BOLTED INTO THE FLP'S TEMPORARLY? Any (Hypothectical) Tips to help?
Sniffer :smash:
Question? Do you think a guy could Squeak thru Memphis Tn. Sniffer w/the C2 @ 112 WITH THE CATS BOLTED INTO THE FLP'S TEMPORARLY? Any (Hypothectical) Tips to help?
Sniffer :smash:
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Re: ::My MTI heads/cam... (Lefty)
Well, I have put about 60 miles on the car now. This afternoon it started throwing codes. The first was a P0171, which is a lean left front bank. I cleared the code 12-15 times but it would come back in a matter of mintues.
After talking to Jayson we felt the it could be a bad O2 sensor.
Tonight I swapped the the right and left o2 sensors. Within 3 mintues of starting the car it threw another code. This this it was a P0174, which is lean right bank. Do you think this is just a concidence or is it possible that something made the 02 go bad? Anyone know the part number for a front 02 sensor?
After talking to Jayson we felt the it could be a bad O2 sensor.
Tonight I swapped the the right and left o2 sensors. Within 3 mintues of starting the car it threw another code. This this it was a P0174, which is lean right bank. Do you think this is just a concidence or is it possible that something made the 02 go bad? Anyone know the part number for a front 02 sensor?
Drifting
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Re: ::My MTI heads/cam... (2001C5)
Well, I have put about 60 miles on the car now. This afternoon it started throwing codes. The first was a P0171, which is a lean left front bank. I cleared the code 12-15 times but it would come back in a matter of mintues.
After talking to Jayson we felt the it could be a bad O2 sensor.
After talking to Jayson we felt the it could be a bad O2 sensor.
Good luck!
Justin
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Re: ::My MTI heads/cam... (ambitin)
Justin-
I drove 60 miles today and did not throw any p0171 or p0174 codes. I am hoping the issue is resolved. Just in case I have borrowed Screamin Demon's auto tap. I will get some data and send it to Jayson.
I drove 60 miles today and did not throw any p0171 or p0174 codes. I am hoping the issue is resolved. Just in case I have borrowed Screamin Demon's auto tap. I will get some data and send it to Jayson.