What do you think?
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Denver Colorado
What do you think?
For a LS2 corvette although I have had many post just been trying to find the right "package"
Stock LS2 block:
-F1C 15PSI
-Dynatech Headers
-Corsa Catback
-FAST Intake
-Comp Cam 232/228 .595/.588
-100m MAF
-100mm throttle body
-TSP 6.0L Stage 3 Ported Heads
Now what are you suggestions??
P.S. Of course I will do the fuel but some suggestions please?
Stock LS2 block:
-F1C 15PSI
-Dynatech Headers
-Corsa Catback
-FAST Intake
-Comp Cam 232/228 .595/.588
-100m MAF
-100mm throttle body
-TSP 6.0L Stage 3 Ported Heads
Now what are you suggestions??
P.S. Of course I will do the fuel but some suggestions please?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
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Well I was in the same shoes as you not that long ago. I actually started planning my build a few years before I actually started it and it changed many times. As far as what you have goes, some may disagree but I would not push 15 lbs of boost on the stock block. My tuner recommended 10 lbs which even I thought was high. Headers, to each is own and there is no way to argue one is better than another but I went with LG and will never look back. The only other thing that I see that I wouldn't do is the 100mm throttle body. Unless you are getting an real good deal on one I would just port the stock one and put the extra cash towards something else. You might also consider either a rear wide body kit or the tractionmonster solution of widening a set of stock front wheels to 11". Other than that just go with an upgraded diff and clutch and you will be good.
One thing I learned through a few years (Yes years) of reading posts on other peoples builds is that all good builds are done in moderation. Meaning don't dump all your money on just engine mods to make more power without beefing up the the drive terrain to do along with it.
One thing I learned through a few years (Yes years) of reading posts on other peoples builds is that all good builds are done in moderation. Meaning don't dump all your money on just engine mods to make more power without beefing up the the drive terrain to do along with it.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,347
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From: Apache Junction AZ
Well I was in the same shoes as you not that long ago. I actually started planning my build a few years before I actually started it and it changed many times. As far as what you have goes, some may disagree but I would not push 15 lbs of boost on the stock block. My tuner recommended 10 lbs which even I thought was high. Headers, to each is own and there is no way to argue one is better than another but I went with LG and will never look back. The only other thing that I see that I wouldn't do is the 100mm throttle body. Unless you are getting an real good deal on one I would just port the stock one and put the extra cash towards something else. You might also consider either a rear wide body kit or the tractionmonster solution of widening a set of stock front wheels to 11". Other than that just go with an upgraded diff and clutch and you will be good.
One thing I learned through a few years (Yes years) of reading posts on other peoples builds is that all good builds are done in moderation. Meaning don't dump all your money on just engine mods to make more power without beefing up the the drive terrain to do along with it.
One thing I learned through a few years (Yes years) of reading posts on other peoples builds is that all good builds are done in moderation. Meaning don't dump all your money on just engine mods to make more power without beefing up the the drive terrain to do along with it.
BJK
Safety Car
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From: Apache Junction AZ
Safety Car
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From: Dallas/Valley Ranch TEXAS!!!
change to 1 7/8's ARH headers and for the 6.0 heads, make sure to do 317's not 243's, also add ARP head studs... as for the cam specs, not sure on that choice, I'd probably have it speced a little different... a medium sized Dallas Performance blower cam would be my recommendation, give Taylor a ring for more info...
an 8 Rib pulley set up plus 10% overdrive crank pulley with a flip drive is highly recommended and needed...
as far as fuel that you mentioned, just adding to what I'm sure you already know, Methanol injection with this setup is a must... You have a killer setup, she'll be nice when she's done!!!
an 8 Rib pulley set up plus 10% overdrive crank pulley with a flip drive is highly recommended and needed...
as far as fuel that you mentioned, just adding to what I'm sure you already know, Methanol injection with this setup is a must... You have a killer setup, she'll be nice when she's done!!!
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From: Texas 1,002rwhp/928rwtq
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If you are planning on making more than 650hp, I would probably ditch the fast intake and 100mm, change turbo cam for a high overlap blower cam, go with 1-7/8 headers, add an 8 rib, double roller, forged pistons, some good 225cc heads, a Dallas Performance Big Mouth and a complete fuel system.
