Head & Cam package from Cartek
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Melting Slicks
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From: Tewksbury MA
Head & Cam package from Cartek
I finally made a decision to go w/ a Head & Cam package from Cartek after owning my C5 for over 4 years.
It's a 99 C5 Coupe w/ 44k miles
Mods include B&B PRT's, Donaldson Blackwing, 3.73 gears, Bassani X-pipe & NX wet kit
I've heard many good things from Cartek over the past few years & I just made an appointment to do the install in August.
Well, now it's time to decide on which package to get. :crazy: :crazy:
Do, I go w/ the
A) LS-6 - STAGE 2-X HEADS & buy LS6 Heads & LS6 Intake manifold
B) LS1 - STAGE 2-X HEADS w/ LS1 Heads & buy LS6 Intake manifold
Is the hp difference worth purchasing new LS6 heads? What's the going rate for a pair of used LS1 Heads?
Let me hear from all you Head & Cam C5's.
It's a 99 C5 Coupe w/ 44k miles
Mods include B&B PRT's, Donaldson Blackwing, 3.73 gears, Bassani X-pipe & NX wet kit
I've heard many good things from Cartek over the past few years & I just made an appointment to do the install in August.
Well, now it's time to decide on which package to get. :crazy: :crazy:
Do, I go w/ the
A) LS-6 - STAGE 2-X HEADS & buy LS6 Heads & LS6 Intake manifold
B) LS1 - STAGE 2-X HEADS w/ LS1 Heads & buy LS6 Intake manifold
Is the hp difference worth purchasing new LS6 heads? What's the going rate for a pair of used LS1 Heads?
Let me hear from all you Head & Cam C5's.
Intermediate
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From: Lincoln NE
Re: Head & Cam package from Cartek (C5 YA)
All it takes is money. How much are you willing to spend? I say go with the cheaper LS1 kit and save the rest for a forged bottom end, supercharger, turbo, or N20.
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From: My barber didn't know when to quit... Do you?
Re: Head & Cam package from Cartek (C5 YA)
An awesome car like that with HREs??? Spend a few more bukcs for the LS6. You will be wishing you had if you don't...
Racer
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From: DesMoines Iowa
Re: Head & Cam package from Cartek (C5 YA)
I can only say that CARTEK kicks A.., if I could have fit into my budget I would have gone with the LS6 heads but with everything else I just couldn't squeeze it. I can tell you just how the LS1 package acts with a 100 shot on it as that's what I have and my dyno numbers are in my sig. Next year when I get my bonus I'm going for the forged bottom end stroker if I can sell enough merchandise this year anyways. Bob
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From: Massachusetts
Re: Head & Cam package from Cartek (C5 YA)
C5 YA you are in tewksburry??? im in watertown. Im taking my 01 Z06 july 12 to Cartek for the stage 2x-rev LS6 pkg. If you want when my car is done on the 19th 1 week later we could go for a ride in it and see if you like the results. ANDY
Melting Slicks
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From: New Milford CT
Re: Head & Cam package from Cartek (MiamiDave)
What did Cartek say to do? Surely they can tell you the exact performance differences.
Check out MTI's website and comparison of their Stage 2 heads using LS1 vs Z06 head castings. The graphs show no real flow difference until above about .600 lift.
know you are not using these MTI heads, but it will give you some idea of the flow.
Check out MTI's website and comparison of their Stage 2 heads using LS1 vs Z06 head castings. The graphs show no real flow difference until above about .600 lift.
know you are not using these MTI heads, but it will give you some idea of the flow.
Racer
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From: Lehighton Pa
Re: Head & Cam package from Cartek (CJS)
get the ls6 package
im doing 11.29 @ 120 Motor
and 10.56 @ 130 on the 100 shot
i drive the car everyday got 4k miles in 4 months
and 440rwhp with the automatic
dave at cartek will help ya out on this give him a ring
im doing 11.29 @ 120 Motor
and 10.56 @ 130 on the 100 shot
i drive the car everyday got 4k miles in 4 months
and 440rwhp with the automatic
dave at cartek will help ya out on this give him a ring
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Melting Slicks
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From: Tewksbury MA
Re: Head & Cam package from Cartek (WiseGuyZ)
Andy,
I'll take you up on that offer.
I'm penciled in 2 weeks after you. July 28 is when they are going to start on the upgrade. Some of my Supra friends have a meet @ Englishtown on July 16th & 17th. So, I am going to tag along w/ them to the meet and then drop off my car. Looks like they will be working on yours @ that time. Unless of course you want to switch install dates. :yesnod:
I'll take you up on that offer.
I'm penciled in 2 weeks after you. July 28 is when they are going to start on the upgrade. Some of my Supra friends have a meet @ Englishtown on July 16th & 17th. So, I am going to tag along w/ them to the meet and then drop off my car. Looks like they will be working on yours @ that time. Unless of course you want to switch install dates. :yesnod:
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From: Philadelphia Pa
Re: Head & Cam package from Cartek (C5 YA)
I like the LS1 heads for an automatic setup.
If u have a stick and the coin then go with the LS6 heads...
JS
Cartek S2X H/C {One of the first setups they did}
11.14/1.47/122.98
If u have a stick and the coin then go with the LS6 heads...
JS
Cartek S2X H/C {One of the first setups they did}
11.14/1.47/122.98
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St. Jude Donor '06
Re: Head & Cam package from Cartek (01SS)
If it was me I would not want to think that I left 15-30 HP on the table. Go Big. Go with the LS6 :smash:
