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Nov 5, 2006 | 11:40 AM

Radical05

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Heads and Cam

I'm looking at a head and cam install most likely the AFR's and not sure of the cam. Want some bang for my buck but driveable. Should be able to gain 50-70Hp correct? What cost am I looking at for the install by a pro with a tune (I think like $5000) and what would be a good combination for all you that have done this. Would I be better off port/polish the stock heads and a cam so I dont have extra heads laying around. Thanks to any that provide info to make a good decision.

Nov 5, 2006 | 03:59 PM

Radical05

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Hum

Guess no one has a clue on this topic.

Nov 5, 2006 | 04:04 PM

Radical05

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info ya

I think this will do it from my research a nice 224/228/581/588/114LSA cam, ET 215 heads, FAST 90 manifold, and tunning. That should net me 70hp, thanks for all the info out there.

Nov 5, 2006 | 05:31 PM

mikejfl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Radical05

I think this will do it from my research a nice 224/228/581/588/114LSA cam, ET 215 heads, FAST 90 manifold, and tunning. That should net me 70hp, thanks for all the info out there.

I would also get headers to move all that new air velocity...stock headers will be a huge missing piece to what you are wanting to do...after headers and everything you just mentioned you will be around 440-460rwhp on a dyno...enjoy...be carefull when its wet on the road...

Nov 5, 2006 | 08:29 PM

gdawgg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Radical05

I think this will do it from my research a nice 224/228/581/588/114LSA cam, ET 215 heads, FAST 90 manifold, and tunning. That should net me 70hp, thanks for all the info out there.

Take a look at this setup from a forum member with these same mods, and a couple more. Pretty impressive results.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1371200

Nov 5, 2006 | 10:35 PM

Blue02Z06

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AFR 205's
LG G5X3 Cam
FAST
Kooks 1 7/8 headers and offroad X
Vararam
ASP UDP
B&B Bullets

Car made 482 on a mustang dyno and is daily driven with no problems.

Dave

Nov 7, 2006 | 06:46 PM

VetteNo2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Radical05

I think this will do it from my research a nice 224/228/581/588/114LSA cam, ET 215 heads, FAST 90 manifold, and tunning. That should net me 70hp, thanks for all the info out there.

That is a very popular and streetable cam but you'll get a lot more power increase than 70, especially with headers. With the headers and the rest of this you might be up 100 or more.

Nov 7, 2006 | 07:37 PM

schilitj

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14

05, C6, Z51, MN6

AFR 225 heads
224/230 581/592 114 LSA

RWHP = 443
RWTQ = 391

Also had Dynatech headers and Corsa Sports on at the time

Cost including parts, labor, tune, tax = $5,050 (does not include headers/exhaust)