H/C worth it?
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H/C worth it?
My camaro has 77k on the clock and I was wondering if the engine wouldbe worth putting Heads and Cam on? Would it be worth while waiting till I get more miles (like 100k-120k) and get a 383 stroker and supporting parts? Looking for BEST BANG FOR MY $. Current mods: qtp LT's and ypipe, GMMG axel back, ls6 valley cover, elctric water pump, double adjs CA, weld on anti squat brakets, double adjs PHB, pro 5.0, ls7 clutch.
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you could go ahead and throw a set of heads and a cam in this motor, then just switch them to the new block when you get it, but u have to think about this....choosing heads and a cam for a 346 is different than choosing heads and cam for a 383+ motor. You will most likely have higher compression and a stronger bottom end on the bigger motor, therefore limiting/expanding your range of options.
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Im am with everyone on this. Go with a nice h/c setup right now. There are many who do h/c swaps with as many or more miles than your car. I wouldnt touch the bottom end until you have to. As long as you install everything correctly, buy all the supporting mods, and have a correct tune you will be fine. Enjoy!!!!
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Thanks guys. I have heard a lot about AFR heads (205's). but those are a little more then 2grand. Do you guys think that these are best product out? or is there sumthing that isnt so advertised but equally capable? With the cam im guessing a custom ground cam would be a good choice? Not really to sure. HP wise im lookin 2 put 420 to the wheels. Is that an exagerated #.
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Thanks guys. I have heard a lot about AFR heads (205's). but those are a little more then 2grand. Do you guys think that these are best product out? or is there sumthing that isnt so advertised but equally capable? With the cam im guessing a custom ground cam would be a good choice? Not really to sure. HP wise im lookin 2 put 420 to the wheels. Is that an exagerated #.
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Thanks guys. I have heard a lot about AFR heads (205's). but those are a little more then 2grand. Do you guys think that these are best product out? or is there sumthing that isnt so advertised but equally capable? With the cam im guessing a custom ground cam would be a good choice? Not really to sure. HP wise im lookin 2 put 420 to the wheels. Is that an exagerated #.
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i just had MTI install their V1 cam in my car two months ago with 165k miles clocked. Pulled 400rwhp, gets 23 miles to the gl (4miles better then i did before my cam?) and burns no oil. DO IT!!
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Hey allThrottle you live in Nevada but got your car tuned in Fremont California. Ive heard good things about Rick at Synergy. How was youre experience. I only live across the bay from him so that would be great.
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I like Synergy alot, Im a Synergy nut swinger. I would recommend taking your car there to anyone. Thats just my opinion. Rick is the ninja master as I like to call him, when it comes to tuning. Since your not to far away from him I would say definetly take your car to him.
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Well I finally got H/C put in my car. Man its a whole different car! LoL I ALMOST dont like to speed anymore just siitin at a stop light and listen to the rumble. Car was on a DynoJet and put 408/367 SAE. All the work was done at Advanced Dyno. Couldnt ask for better customer service. Very happy with the work done.