WCCH Stage 2 LS7 heads, report after 18-20K miles
07-18-2018, 11:57 AM
#21
Burning Brakes
WCCH stood behind their work, and discounted the guide related work, and I picked up the tab for the assembly/disassembly, valve job, seals, hot tank, shipping, etc...
My setup was a RR punisher cam, trunioned stock rockers and all supporting mods to make 608/525 sae corrected. It regularly saw 7.1-2k rpms
07-18-2018, 12:06 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
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I did. Mine had about 7.2k miles on them, and the intake guides were all fine. The exhaust guides were "slightly" worn from what I was told.
WCCH stood behind their work, and discounted the guide related work, and I picked up the tab for the assembly/disassembly, valve job, seals, hot tank, shipping, etc...
My setup was a RR punisher cam, trunioned stock rockers and all supporting mods to make 608/525 sae corrected. It regularly saw 7.1-2k rpms
WCCH stood behind their work, and discounted the guide related work, and I picked up the tab for the assembly/disassembly, valve job, seals, hot tank, shipping, etc...
My setup was a RR punisher cam, trunioned stock rockers and all supporting mods to make 608/525 sae corrected. It regularly saw 7.1-2k rpms
You made the same general power I did, and comparable RPM operating environment.
Last edited by FNBADAZ06; 07-18-2018 at 12:07 PM.
07-18-2018, 02:44 PM
#23
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Yeah, I just thought for a data perspective it may be interesting for some of us to see...given its Katech cams, the Katech spring package, and I believe they (Katech) recommends swapping in new springs at 20K for preventive measures. I'm sure their 20K recommendation is very conservative, but it would be interesting nonetheless to see how the springs would fair after that mileage.
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07-18-2018, 02:49 PM
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07-18-2018, 04:33 PM
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07-19-2018, 10:26 PM
#29
Burning Brakes
So if you find that your heads didn't hold up worth a crap you're going to try the same setup again??? I guess if u plan on doing that every 15k that works. Seems odd to me tho!
07-19-2018, 11:23 PM
#30
Le Mans Master
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I don't know if anyone has had a set of heads equipped with Moldstar's or any other available guide material that's been inspected after 18-20k miles of abuse. My post is just to present the measurements and the other relevant valvetrain facts, then go from there
I have a new build that is going together that I may post the details about when the project nears completion, and that build will contain aftermarket heads and matching valvetrain.
07-19-2018, 11:40 PM
#31
Burning Brakes
The new owner of the heads can make that decision after the facts have been presented. I posted the cam shafts I used with the heads so people can see what lifts were used, and if those lifts can cause a significant amount of side loading that accelerates the guide wear.
I don't know if anyone has had a set of heads equipped with Moldstar's or any other available guide material that's been inspected after 18-20k miles of abuse. My post is just to present the measurements and the other relevant valvetrain facts, then go from there
I have a new build that is going together that I may post the details about when the project nears completion, and that build will contain aftermarket heads and matching valvetrain.
I don't know if anyone has had a set of heads equipped with Moldstar's or any other available guide material that's been inspected after 18-20k miles of abuse. My post is just to present the measurements and the other relevant valvetrain facts, then go from there
I have a new build that is going together that I may post the details about when the project nears completion, and that build will contain aftermarket heads and matching valvetrain.
07-19-2018, 11:45 PM
#32
Le Mans Master
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I really didn't post that information as I didn't think it was really relevant , but to be completely transparent, I am moving to a new setup with aftermarket heads regardless of the outcome of the inspection
Last edited by FNBADAZ06; 07-19-2018 at 11:46 PM.
07-20-2018, 11:37 AM
#33
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Heads arrived at WCCH yesterday afternoon
Hopefully we get some numbers early next week.
Hopefully we get some numbers early next week.
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07-20-2018, 02:52 PM
#34
thanks for starting this relevant post!
Last edited by ratomicZ06; 07-20-2018 at 03:38 PM.
07-20-2018, 02:57 PM
#35
Team Owner
for results.
07-20-2018, 03:31 PM
#36
Le Mans Master
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For reference for those who run a different cam, here's the cam card for the K501 so you have something to compare to...
Katech K501 camshaft card
07-20-2018, 05:12 PM
#37
Race Director
Victor, thanks for the K501 cam card. I did not have that before.
Dave
Dave
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07-20-2018, 05:15 PM
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07-20-2018, 05:17 PM
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