[Z06] My DIY Head Thread!
04-06-2018, 12:42 PM
#1
Drifting
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My DIY Head Thread!
I am getting around to posting things and I will post as I go!
My setup:
PRC 285’s w/ PAC 1207x’s and Straub Trunnion Upgrade
ARP Bolts for heads/balancer/cam
Stock ported intake
Tick Performance cam
GM Gaskets
ARH 2” Headers w/ Off-Road X-Pipe
Vararam CAI
Currently I have EVAP/Booster lines unhooked, coolant drained, red covers off (one busted), ABS bracket bolts out, and fan bolts out. I have already pulled the fan connector off as well. My buddy is coming over Monday to help and he has a tab tool to pull the tabs out of the fan shroud to remove the fans. I do not want to break anything else. I also have the front tie rods loose since I pulled the brakes. I am not looking forward to the steering rack haha
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My rotors are also trash, I just received some DBA T2’s for all four corners from Ken at KNS Brakes and I will also be bleeding the brakes with Motul RBF 600 when all is said and done.
After HCI everything with be cleaned and Ceramic Coated with IGL Quartz+, IGL Wheel, IGL Window, and IGL Headlight. (I am an IGL Installer, you cannot just order these).
My setup:
PRC 285’s w/ PAC 1207x’s and Straub Trunnion Upgrade
ARP Bolts for heads/balancer/cam
Stock ported intake
Tick Performance cam
GM Gaskets
ARH 2” Headers w/ Off-Road X-Pipe
Vararam CAI
Currently I have EVAP/Booster lines unhooked, coolant drained, red covers off (one busted), ABS bracket bolts out, and fan bolts out. I have already pulled the fan connector off as well. My buddy is coming over Monday to help and he has a tab tool to pull the tabs out of the fan shroud to remove the fans. I do not want to break anything else. I also have the front tie rods loose since I pulled the brakes. I am not looking forward to the steering rack haha
.My rotors are also trash, I just received some DBA T2’s for all four corners from Ken at KNS Brakes and I will also be bleeding the brakes with Motul RBF 600 when all is said and done.
After HCI everything with be cleaned and Ceramic Coated with IGL Quartz+, IGL Wheel, IGL Window, and IGL Headlight. (I am an IGL Installer, you cannot just order these).
04-06-2018, 01:08 PM
#3
Drifting
Thread Starter
Will do! I will post on the Carolina FB Page as well but try to keep this one 1st on updates.
Everyone, the poster is of my old car and for my detailing business. I figured I would say something before the “tear it down” comments came
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Everyone, the poster is of my old car and for my detailing business. I figured I would say something before the “tear it down” comments came
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04-06-2018, 02:49 PM
#4
Team Owner
Who's porting the intake? Might as well do the TB too. No real HP there...but better throttle response.
04-06-2018, 11:18 PM
#5
Drifting
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I am going to do some light port work and clean everything up. Nothing major and I have seen some YouTube Video’s on porting TB’s. I may do it as a used one is not expensive if I mess up. Throttle response would be worth it to me, I am just not wanting to spend the money to have someone else port my intake/TB if I go boost down the road. Boost will be the limiting factor of the short block anyway. I figure if I clean up my stock intake it should be good for 5-10 rwhp maybe.
04-07-2018, 10:10 AM
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You sir are the man... wish I had those kinda skillz....
04-07-2018, 12:42 PM
#8
Drifting
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Haha, I wish! I am good with Ford and not so much on GM. This is a huge learning period for me. Heck I had to YouTube how to get the MAF connector off! I had never seen a locking tab like that before.
As for the intake porting, I am going to clean it up and that should not be too difficult. It is more of an “I want to learn” type thing.
Thanks man and yes, new stock LS7 lifters. I am deciding agains a huge cam and going for something smaller for reliability and I did not want to spend a ton on link-bar lifters. As for pushrods I am going to measure and use hardened PR’s from Tick.
Well I received the DBA T2’s from Ken @KNS Brakes! I forgot the Locktite for the Caliper bolts though lol. Another day the calipers will go on! I am keeping the fronts off though, for steering rack clearance.
.As for the intake porting, I am going to clean it up and that should not be too difficult. It is more of an “I want to learn” type thing.
Well I received the DBA T2’s from Ken @KNS Brakes! I forgot the Locktite for the Caliper bolts though lol. Another day the calipers will go on! I am keeping the fronts off though, for steering rack clearance.
04-08-2018, 12:22 PM
#9
Le Mans Master
You don't need link bar lifters. I do recommend the Morel drop-in lifters. Go with the biggest cam you can tolerate, now. Trust me, I had to swap to a bigger cam after going mild at first. It won't affect the reliability.
04-08-2018, 12:28 PM
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Consider the VR Kaotic cam... Its what I run... Love it!!!
235/243 .621 .624 113+2
235/243 .621 .624 113+2
04-08-2018, 03:26 PM
#11
Drifting
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I have been looking at those by VR, I am wanting to go custom cam. I am going to contact Pat G and a few others tomorrow. I want to get the most out of the heads I purchased. PRC 285's flow 416-417 CFM at .700 lift and I also have PAC 1207x's, which are .700 lift springs. I would like to run close to that if possible, maybe a cam near .680 lift or something. I want to pull in some air haha.
04-08-2018, 09:30 PM
#13
Drifting
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That is not bad, I also have been looking into roller rockers. Do you or anyone know if Yella Terra's will fit PRC 285's or just run stock rockers depending on the cam? I am getting in touch with some guys tomorrow on cam selection.
04-09-2018, 08:29 AM
#14
Le Mans Master
Yella Terra makes a bolt on, adjustable, roller rocker. TSP will be coming out with a set of roller rockers for the LS7 sometime this year. Supposed to be light over the valve and has a similar design to the OEM rockers.
04-09-2018, 09:06 AM
#15
Team Owner
You have way too much spring pressure though for them. YTs are not setup for an aggressive spring, high lift, etc. Stock rockers are fine. Wait for the TSP rockers if anything.
04-09-2018, 09:08 AM
#16
Drifting
On the cam, remember there are multiple variables at play. What good is peak HP at RPM's that you rarely will see? Also, you really don't need big lifts on the LS7 to make big power. Pat G, Cam Motion, or a custom cam from TSP are good avenues to explore.
04-09-2018, 11:26 AM
#18
Drifting
Thread Starter
I'd go with the Morel 6504's over the GM LS7 lifters, but I'd also recommend Johnson's 2110 SLR LS drop lifters, but they are more than 2x the Morels.
Looking forward to seeing what TSP comes up with on their roller rockers for the LS7!
On the cam, remember there are multiple variables at play. What good is peak HP at RPM's that you rarely will see? Also, you really don't need big lifts on the LS7 to make big power. Pat G, Cam Motion, or a custom cam from TSP are good avenues to explore.
Looking forward to seeing what TSP comes up with on their roller rockers for the LS7!
On the cam, remember there are multiple variables at play. What good is peak HP at RPM's that you rarely will see? Also, you really don't need big lifts on the LS7 to make big power. Pat G, Cam Motion, or a custom cam from TSP are good avenues to explore.
04-09-2018, 11:53 AM
#19
Drifting
Thread Starter
I talked to TSP, their roller rockers should be out this year. They are still working on them.
I think I will use what I already planned to use and upgrade later.
I think I will use what I already planned to use and upgrade later.
04-09-2018, 06:07 PM
#20
Team Owner
Just a note
I always ran last caps with those heads. So make sure you keep your lash caps.
I always ran last caps with those heads. So make sure you keep your lash caps.
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