Ok guys after all the research I think I am about to start buying parts and stacking items for the build of the car. Goal for my car is a nice street car that is road trip capable but also a fun ride light to light. Will not take to a track but will for sure make some pulls on the street when someone pulls up on you lol.
So 2010 C6 base automation 40k miles no mods
planning to inspect the balancer and possibly change it while it’s on lift but here are the items:

tsp headers & x pipe
stage 2 tsp cam
trunion upgrade kit
oil pump
plugs & wires
yank or circle D 2800-3200 stall and call it done

for the longer term I possible will do head work or flyers upgrade years from now but that’s 5+ away

am I missing anything or is there anything from your experiences would change or swap for something else

 

Add the Rod Mod to your list also

 

what is that?

 

https://www.ssforums.com/threads/int...od-mod.142497/

 

Gotcha. Any other suggestions or things I am missing

 

Yeah, the cam you're considering is too damn big for your intended use.

 

what would be a good suggestion. It’s a little bigger then the btr stage 2. Little more aggressive but not terrible I didn’t think I am open to suggestions if you have any explanation or reason. Would like to get feed back from people who are running the setup not just talking and reading stuff ....

 

I have run more than a few setups on LS engines. And about 6 different cams in LS3's. You got some good advice in your previous thread. Reread what M419 said in this thread and take it to heart https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ggestions.html

The TxSpeed stage 2 cam has 12.5 degrees of overlap. That's not even close to what you should be looking for.

 

For the money and time invested I am not sure much would be gained from a stage 1 cam sort of why I figure save the money and stall the car for a slightly bigger cam not saying your wrong because I do not know heads or tails hence why I am here .. with your combos you ran what provided you with the best results for a quality street car if you don’t mind me asking

 

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...cam-build.html
The cam I used here has 0 overlap. No bad manners and it pulls good from 500 rpm to 6500 rpm. It's a 460 to 470 hp rig with just cam and bolt ons in an M6 Vette. I know that because I had a 226/234 114+2 cam in a previous LS3 powered Vette. It did 465 at the wheels with just bolt ons. I added a similar cam to my current set up with less overlap. Also added a few more pieces to get to 500.

 

Just finished the install of my BTR stage 2 cam and drove my car home today. I have the Hinson longtube headers on mine and absolutely love the fit and finish. They were only a little bit more expensive than the Texas Speed headers and they come ceramic coated it’s a no-brainer for me. The look of the headers installed on the car with the heat shields that I have on my plug wires is the way it should’ve looked from the factory, super clean.

Untuned I was amazed at how well It drove at lower rpms. I haven’t gotten on it yet to feel any power gains because it’s not tuned. I have a 9am Saturday appointment with my tuner.

Read Old Motörhead’s build thread, I think he’s got it figured out. I think your parts list looks pretty good but I would add the plug wire heat shields. At 51k I left my oil pump alone. I did go ahead and get the Powerbond harmonic balancer and ARP bolt, figured if I was taking it off for the cam I wasn’t gonna put a part that I hear failing often back on if it had to be removed anyway. I’d also plan on doing the heat insulation for the tunnel when the headers go on and get the longer O2 extensions. I got a Vararam cold air/ram air kit cause it looks cool. The trunnion upgrade is awesome! I see it on your list.

There will be some misc stuff that you need too. Before you buy spark plugs, ask your tuner what he wants you to use. Good luck and keep us posted on your build!

 

Thank is for the feedback and thoughts. And the added ideas. He seems to have it figured out but was off to just straight in with. Nope not that cam and no reasoning or advice on why. You have a stage 2. I know it’s calmer then the tsp.

 

scratch all that get a 342 gear 2800 stall and a nice tune and call it a day ! Best bang for your buck

 

I’ve read on here that it’s better to slightly undercam your car than to slightly overcam. I decided on the stage 2 BTR just for that reason. I think my car would be a little more forgiving than yours with a heftier cam since mine’s got a manual transmission.
If I were you, I’d go mild on the cam, the BTR that I have at the most. You said earlier that you may do the heads down the road in a few years. If it’s not enough cam, swap it out when you do the heads. Cam’s are pretty inexpensive.

 

Are you an automatic on a stock stall?

 

Forget the cam, oil pump, and trunion stuff and just go with a 3600 stall Yank. It will give you far better "light to light" without hurting your DD fun or road trip mileage. If that doesn't satisfy you, then consider a cam etc later.

 

I am sure I speak for a majority of us when I say we love a cam for the reason of sound plus performance I agree under cramming is a better option. If it isn’t enough cam I can always stab a small amount of spray lol. I am sure a stage 1 will be enough I sent btr a email seeing what they advise as well. Just was curious what you guys have and are running and any first hand experience to share before buying anything.

 

Nope, manual trans.

 

He’s an auto on a stock stall. My builder has had mixed luck with the BTR 2 and that combo.

 

The title of the thread is “C6 automatic LS3 build idea”, so I already knew he had an auto. The OP asked for additional things that he might need and I gave my opinions. Whether or not he chooses to go with a BTR stage 2 cam is ultimately his decision, i was merely suggesting for his needs that he shouldn’t go larger than the BTR stage 2 cam.