New to me WS6
04-25-2019, 08:46 AM
#41
Team Owner
It's a 99 block so it is able to be worked a bit. A well built 346 or even a moderately priced 383 will blow a stock LS7 into the weeds. Or sleeve it and build a 42X+ motor.
I would NOT put a stock LS1 into an LS7 car. lol But in my mind I thought you were going to look at a C5Z. Not sure why.
I would NOT put a stock LS1 into an LS7 car. lol But in my mind I thought you were going to look at a C5Z. Not sure why.
Last edited by TLS_Addict; 04-25-2019 at 05:40 PM.
04-26-2019, 09:56 AM
#42
Team Owner
I can't remember where you're located but down here in FL heads seem to be readily available. If you're having them ported a set of LS1 heads will do pretty much everything the 243s will.
Because of your thread I keep looking at Ram Air TA's every day. Which then a C4 ZR1 pops up in an ad and I look for them, then an ad for C5 Z's and I look at them. It's like being in a gentleman club and pretty ladies just keep walking by and I forget the one before. lol
Because of your thread I keep looking at Ram Air TA's every day. Which then a C4 ZR1 pops up in an ad and I look for them, then an ad for C5 Z's and I look at them. It's like being in a gentleman club and pretty ladies just keep walking by and I forget the one before. lol
Last edited by TLS_Addict; 04-26-2019 at 10:02 AM.
05-08-2019, 06:34 PM
#44
Safety Car
They are surprisingly bright and seemingly well made for the price. It's a huge upgrade over the factory candles haha!
This weekend I finally fixed my leaky power steering cooler (external leak/no coolant and PS fluid mixing) with a Hayden PN: 402 transmission cooler. It has 3/8" fittings and enough line in the kit to do the whole install without using any barbed fittings or special trips to the parts/hardware store. I tested the the factory PS cooler, then the Hayden cooler under the same driving conditions on the same day and found around 30-40* temperature drops with the Hayden unit. If you drive your car hard, I would expect the results to be even more dramatic.
For $29.99 you'd be silly not to do this install.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUje06R6-88
Mounted behind my air dam like everyone else. After looking around, it really is the most opportune spot to mount it without making brackets/extending both lines etc.
This weekend I finally fixed my leaky power steering cooler (external leak/no coolant and PS fluid mixing) with a Hayden PN: 402 transmission cooler. It has 3/8" fittings and enough line in the kit to do the whole install without using any barbed fittings or special trips to the parts/hardware store. I tested the the factory PS cooler, then the Hayden cooler under the same driving conditions on the same day and found around 30-40* temperature drops with the Hayden unit. If you drive your car hard, I would expect the results to be even more dramatic.
For $29.99 you'd be silly not to do this install.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUje06R6-88
Mounted behind my air dam like everyone else. After looking around, it really is the most opportune spot to mount it without making brackets/extending both lines etc.
05-22-2019, 09:39 PM
#47
Safety Car
799s will work too, they came on a shitload of 5.3 pickup motors. The L33 and anything GenIV will have what you want. I'd never run an E3, they look dumb and as you found out suck. I had some redneck at the strip swear they made his bone stock truck breathe fire so I stopped talking to him. They're snake oil, expensive snake oil.
05-23-2019, 11:42 AM
#48
Team Owner
I havent looked at LS6/2/799 heads in a while. What's a set go for? I would have them freshened up with new valves/springs....etc Would they really be much cheaper after being g ported than some aftermarket versions?
Car is looking great. Keep up the good work!
Car is looking great. Keep up the good work!
08-06-2019, 01:21 AM
#50
I have an 01 Firehawk that I have modded considerably. If you go to my forum page, you'll see the mods done to the car. It needs paint badly, but runs great. It dynoed at 405/395 at the rear wheels. I purchased it in 2010 off LS1Tech. Have all the paperwork back to the original owner. Its a driver tho, 125k miles, but still runs great. I can't seem to part with this car.
08-30-2019, 09:01 AM
#52
Team Owner
Very cool. It's great to see someone really enjoying their car in every aspect.
I'm getting ready to replace my 6 speed. If you would closer I would say mine would be a prime candidate for you to rebuild to hold more power, unless you are planning to buy one already done.
As soon as my car is done and gets some shake down miles I plan to try a. Autocross event and with Sebring just over an hour away I want to try and get some track time with an instructor. I really want to do a 3 day class where they teach you a lot more but that's $$ and time I just don't have.
Anything needed on yours suspension wise or are you pretty sorted?
I'm getting ready to replace my 6 speed. If you would closer I would say mine would be a prime candidate for you to rebuild to hold more power, unless you are planning to buy one already done.
As soon as my car is done and gets some shake down miles I plan to try a. Autocross event and with Sebring just over an hour away I want to try and get some track time with an instructor. I really want to do a 3 day class where they teach you a lot more but that's $$ and time I just don't have.
Anything needed on yours suspension wise or are you pretty sorted?
09-03-2019, 12:58 PM
#53
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You will be limited to ~7psi on a SBE LS1 with a single turbo or Procharger. Even that is considered borrowed time.
Good luck with the heads and intake install. I can't recall, but I'm guessing you changed the cam already?
Good luck with the heads and intake install. I can't recall, but I'm guessing you changed the cam already?
09-12-2019, 10:15 PM
#54
Race Director
09-21-2019, 11:44 PM
#55
I love that style wheel you have. Any machined/chrome lip on a black wheel always catches my eye.
09-22-2019, 12:46 PM
#56
Team Owner
Very cool. Yes, I am having the stock T56 probably for sale once torn out.
I went with a different 5th and 6thgear but didn't know you could, or why you would, wants a different 4th gear than 1 to 1.
Sounds like it should hold some good power.
My car got picked up this AM and is heading to the shop.
I went with a different 5th and 6thgear but didn't know you could, or why you would, wants a different 4th gear than 1 to 1.
Sounds like it should hold some good power.
My car got picked up this AM and is heading to the shop.
12-31-2019, 11:51 AM
#58
Safety Car
12-31-2019, 01:33 PM
#59
Team Owner
Congrats!
Having a new addition to the family is awesome!
oh it's not that bad. Haha
It can get warm but I can cruise around in the heat which is what I couldn't do in 2 feet of snow. At least not in my Camaro/Corvette.
Having a new addition to the family is awesome!
It can get warm but I can cruise around in the heat which is what I couldn't do in 2 feet of snow. At least not in my Camaro/Corvette.
