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Old 05-08-2010, 09:59 AM
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What are the horsepower limits of a stock LS6 head (stock size valves no porting/milling,etc...) on a stock bottom end LS1,230ish cam...

Anyone using them into the 450hp range? have dyno numbers/et's?

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Thanks...some good info but not really what I am looking for.

I am looking for someone who is using this setup or something similar and get actual dyno results or ET's.
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So,no one has used stock LS6 heads and tried to see what the power limits were? What are the 10 second cam only guys using?
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Originally Posted by mikey1107
So,no one has used stock LS6 heads and tried to see what the power limits were? What are the 10 second cam only guys using?
I have stock Ls6 castings on my car I would say would around 475rwhp would be there limit N/A stock cubes maybe a little less

With a 230ish cam I would say its more like 450rwhp or less
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Originally Posted by mtuggle86
I have stock Ls6 castings on my car I would say would around 475rwhp would be there limit N/A stock cubes maybe a little less

With a 230ish cam I would say its more like 450rwhp or less
there is no way you are getting 475rwhp with stock LS6 heads.
Ported LS6 heads - Cartek has gone over 500rwhp
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Originally Posted by 427LS7HCI
there is no way you are getting 475rwhp with stock LS6 heads.
Ported LS6 heads - Cartek has gone over 500rwhp
Maybe not I was taking a guess for the guy but they can get you close to that Im sure with a really good setup. maybe 450-460rwhp range with a large cam fast 90 and a good tune. And thats why I said maybe less.

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I'd say 450+ obtainable, granted you would need a FAST and nice flowing exhaust. I have all stock LS6's and a 230 cam and put down 417 on the dyno. This was with an LS6 intake and stock TB.
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Ok... thanks everyone. I figured 400-450 was probably where it would be,most likely around 420 with the right other pieces.




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