Looking for a head and cam package
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Looking for a head and cam package
Ok, it's time to step up the horsepower in my 03 coupe. I love the coupe (mainly the roof!), but I miss the gearing and power of the Z06 I test drove before buying it.
I'm thinking that a decent head/cam package and a 3.90 differential will get me the power and gearing that I'm looking for, so who's got the best bang for the buck these days? I've searched the archives, but there are so many options out there that I'm lost. I'm keeping the stock heads intact, so core charges are also a factor. There are lots of references to the ported LS6 heads that GM sells, but a 250cc intake port scares me. My wife drives this car as much as I do, so I'd like to bump up the rwhp as much as possible without heavily impacting drivability. No choppy idles, poor low end response, surging, or other bad manors. Anybody have a recommendation?
Also, does anybody sell a ready to bolt in 3.90 differential?
I'm thinking that a decent head/cam package and a 3.90 differential will get me the power and gearing that I'm looking for, so who's got the best bang for the buck these days? I've searched the archives, but there are so many options out there that I'm lost. I'm keeping the stock heads intact, so core charges are also a factor. There are lots of references to the ported LS6 heads that GM sells, but a 250cc intake port scares me. My wife drives this car as much as I do, so I'd like to bump up the rwhp as much as possible without heavily impacting drivability. No choppy idles, poor low end response, surging, or other bad manors. Anybody have a recommendation?
Also, does anybody sell a ready to bolt in 3.90 differential?
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Re: Looking for a head and cam package (Flareside)
We can get you headed in the right direction. If your budget minded we have our Stage I LS1 cylinder heads available. They will run you $1295.00 with cores. We can do a H&C package for $1650.00. The heads come with the following parts:
APE Stage 1 Heads come with: 2.020 Manley Stainless Steel Valves
1.575 Manley Stainless Steel Valves
Comp Cams 978 Valve Springs
Comp Cams Titanium Retainers
Bronze Valve Guides
Teflon Valve Seals
Comp Cams Hardened Spring Seat
If you have any questions please feel free to call the shop or check out our website, http://www.automotiveperformance.net
Thanks,
Chris
APE Stage 1 Heads come with: 2.020 Manley Stainless Steel Valves
1.575 Manley Stainless Steel Valves
Comp Cams 978 Valve Springs
Comp Cams Titanium Retainers
Bronze Valve Guides
Teflon Valve Seals
Comp Cams Hardened Spring Seat
If you have any questions please feel free to call the shop or check out our website, http://www.automotiveperformance.net
Thanks,
Chris
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Re: Looking for a head and cam package (Chris@AP-Engineering)
Feel free to give us a call with any questions and I would be happy to quote on a package for ya.. :seeya :seeya
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Re: Looking for a head and cam package (CHRIS NJ C5)
Feel free to give us a call with any questions and I would be happy to quote on a package for ya.. :seeya :seeya
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