2000 Millenium Yellow coupe,Ghl exhaust with x pipe and a blackwing,I am wanting to do heads/cam package now and see the most bang for my buck this car is my daily driver too soo keep that in mind but I have heard wonderful things about the Cartek X package and I know there are alot more vendors of Heads/cam pacakges out there so i would appreciate vendors posting some info and prices on their kits or emailing me
thanks
dave

 

Hey Dave,

You can check out most of the tuner sponsors websites for info and call to get a better feel for who you are/may be working with. There are several different combos that I could put together as far as driving style, daily driveability, power desired and budget as I am sure most of the supporting tuners here can also. There is not a one package fits all to say the least. Each has a little give and take. I usually try to get one of my potential customers a ride in a car I have done if possible as it works much better than describing a feel to them. Much better with a hands on experience. One mans "perfect daily driver" is another mans "nightmare in traffic". Horsepower does sell for the most part as it is the most eye catching for sure. You can also get loaded down with info on this to say the least as opinions will vary from one person to another. References always help also.

Horsepower can range from a mild 375RWHP (A4) to wild 450+RWHP (LS6 M6) with pricing from $3995 for a basic heads/cam package to around $10K for a complete package with a torque converter for an A4 C5.

Feel free to call or e-mail me if you have any questions.

MIke Norris

 

You vcan give Dave at Cartek a call @908-317-4496. Good luck with your project :thumbs: :thumbs:

 

:iagree:

 

A ride is worth a thousand words :D then your a junkie too. :thumbs:

 

Pick a reliable, reputable tuner close to you, which supports this forum. Get firm commitments on duration of the work, storage of the vehicle during the build and the extended warrantee and support.

I can only recommend who I use and that is The Vette Doctor's. I live in Southern NJ and it is about 2 hours north of me. Pick a nice warm winter day and take a nice ride north and evaluate the shops you are considering. Meet the owners and get comfortable with which you are developing a partnership.

Here are some recipes to consider when you are making your C5 transformation regardless of the tuner you pick:

Pick the whole package and get it done right. Evaluate if you would like a TRUE H/C package which only modifies the Heads, push rods and cam (I'm guessing 3 to 5K and 400 - 440RWHP and 400RWTQ) or a HYBRID H/C package that requires the LS6 head casting and modified/new pistons, rings, rods/pins. The later will produce the "big" number H/C numbers (I'm guessing 6 to 10K 440 to 470RWHP 420+RWTQ).

If you are looking for more torque, consider the ultimate LS1 package a big bore and stroke motor. The 4.00 stroke seems to be very reliable. This will produce 400+cu in and 490+RWHP/RWTQ and cost 15 to 20K, I'm guessing. You could always bump up the compression ratio and add a roller setup and push these babies into the low 500's!

Of course all the other accessories must be added to build the ultimate C5. They include upgraded rear (3.73, 3.90 or 4.10 with Hardened axles), improved clutch (McLeod Dual Disk), HD M6 (Vette Doctors), headers/exhaust (TPIS), Roll bar (Wolf/custom), safety equipment (Helmet, fire jacket and 5 point harness) and off course CCW's Skinny and ET Street setup.

Once you pick from the above "A La Carte" Menu you are good to go!!!

Hope this helps and good luck with your decision :cheers:



[Modified by boweryboy, 9:01 AM 2/1/2003]

 

:iagree: Do your due diligence and get done right the first time!! :yesnod: I chose Mike Norris Motorsports (VetteDoc)..and he's 3 hours from me..but worth the trip!! You'll be glad you took the time..be happy with the results:D


[Modified by vstella, 9:00 AM 2/1/2003]

 

G5 package from LG Motorsports is another good option. You can choose what kind of Hp you want from 414 to 465. Just another idea.
Randy Goss

ps. you can call Lou at LGM and he will help you understand which of his is most appropriate to your desires.

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