Hi all. Been a long time since I have posted but I have some questions that I'm sure some of you can assist with.

I no longer own a C6. After having two of them I can still say they are one of my most favorite cars to spend time in. That being said at this time I have harkened back my 20s and find myself owning another F-Body, a 1999 Camaro SS 6 speed manual. I know I know, but after seeing it I couldn't say no. I feel like I am back in college with my 2000 Z28 again!

I picked the car up last summer with 54k miles on it. It's a one owner car (before me), had two sets of tires since new, one set of spark plugs, regular oil changes, and the only mod was a K&N filter. So to say it's bone stock is an understatement in the world of "every LS1 F-Body is modified". There is not even a CAI on this thing. But I bought the car because it makes me smile. Could have had a new Vette but the C7 just doesn't make me smile and after two C6's I was ready for something a little different and I can enjoy with my 4 year old daughter, who BTW has a "Corvette Girl" shirt she asks to wear.

Before I started with power mods first and this time I started at the other end of the spectrum. So far I have the following.

1. BMR Stage 3 handling package with Koni adjustable shocks, includes sways and springs
2. Strut tower brace
3. Subframe connectors
4. Adjustable pan-hard bar
5. Adjustable lower control arms
6. Dana S60 rear with 3.73 gears and chrome moly yoke
7. PST aluminum drive shaft
8. TSP 1 & 7/8 headers
9. TSP catless mid pipe
10. Electric cutout
11. Tune

Knowing the power I want to make I will absolutely be replacing the stock T56 with a Magnum T56. Sticking with the 2.66 first gear and the .63 6th gear. So the engine I have decided on is an LS7 441 stroker.

I am looking into resleeved LS7's with a stroker crank. Original goal was 600+ rwhp but I'm not chasing a number just for the sake to do so. With the Dana S60 sucking some extra power and the 3.73s giving a lower readout than say 3.42's I am still looking for high 500s but peak power it's not my main goal. With the 3.73's I am ok with not having a stump puller of torque on the bottom but a super high strung rpm engine isn't the goal either. Somewhere in the middle to make the car fun in any driving condition is my goal.

Anyone build a similar style engine or have some good ideas? I have done some searching but am by no means an expert. My thoughts are 11.5:1 compression, PRC 265 heads, 113 .630-.650 cam, Mamo ported MSD Atomic intake.

Thoughts?

Attached are a few pics.

 

I say drop Tony a PM.

He can best tell you who's had a similar build (with his top end) and what kind of power they turned out.

He can also spec you a cam to further ensure you reach your power and 'driving comfort' goals.

Best of luck!!!

KW

 

Thank you.

I realize my car is not a C6 but the engine I plan to drop in is from one.

There is no real budget that I have set so I do not plan to pick two of the fast, cheap, and reliable. I want a car I can enjoy for years to come and scare the living crap out of people if need be. Plus I want to give road racing/track days a go. I know the 4th gen is not ideal but I am sure with the mods I have and will continue to throw at it the car will well surpass my abilities.

 

Update:

Tony and I have worked a deal on a project.

 

I guess some details on the build would be nice. Lol

Sleeved 5.3, solid bottom end with his MMS 265 heads and Atomic intake. Should be a hoot!

 

Great Start,
Looking forward to your build and results.
Good Luck

 

Probably going to move this to a different section.

Mods, where is the best place?

 

Matt and the boys a Tick Performance know a little bit about making F-body’s move out....sounds like a cool build man, seems like you’ve done this a time or two since your starting from the rear and moving forward! That’s an experienced move right there! I’m sub’d!🇺🇸

 

I started in the rear as I have made the mistake not to with prior cars. Stock C6 suspension and clutch with 700 HP is absolutely unsafe. lol

Thanks. I will make sure to take some pics as things progress.

 

Cam has arrived. After talking with Tony he pointed me in the direction of a 247. I probably could go more radical but I don't plan to turn the RPM's larger cams need for the power benefit.

Having a cam that works with the large ci to provide a lot of power under the curve and still pull like a freight train on top is the goal.