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05-01-2014, 12:56 PM
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A unique build Aloha from Hawaii!!! New to the forum and since this is the Tech forum I thought Iʻd ask my ???? here if that okay?
DISCAIMER: I am not very mechanically inclined!!!
Iʻve tried searching EVERYWHERE for my answers but have yielded no results... So I have a 2011 Tahoe with the 5.3. I want more low end because Iʻm on an island so high rpm is not realistic. The research I have done so far has lead me to this...
I am swapping out my stock heads with Ported and Polished 241ʻs and matching it with a Compcam 214/224/ 115 lsa. I was wondering which gasket kit to get to fit my 241ʻs being on a 5.3... Also I was wondering which valves to get for these heads? I was also wondering if its possible to swap out my stock intake manifold for an LS1 or LS6 one while keeping my Airaid Jr? Am I missing anything???
I have a master mechanic friend who is doing all the work and I am learning as we are going along... However I want to do the research (being a teacher and always want to learn new things) so I know exactly whats going on...
Sorry but Iʻm a NOOB but I am doing my research!!! Just need to be pointed in the right direction...
Thanks all!!!
DISCAIMER: I am not very mechanically inclined!!!
Iʻve tried searching EVERYWHERE for my answers but have yielded no results... So I have a 2011 Tahoe with the 5.3. I want more low end because Iʻm on an island so high rpm is not realistic. The research I have done so far has lead me to this...
I am swapping out my stock heads with Ported and Polished 241ʻs and matching it with a Compcam 214/224/ 115 lsa. I was wondering which gasket kit to get to fit my 241ʻs being on a 5.3... Also I was wondering which valves to get for these heads? I was also wondering if its possible to swap out my stock intake manifold for an LS1 or LS6 one while keeping my Airaid Jr? Am I missing anything???
I have a master mechanic friend who is doing all the work and I am learning as we are going along... However I want to do the research (being a teacher and always want to learn new things) so I know exactly whats going on...
Sorry but Iʻm a NOOB but I am doing my research!!! Just need to be pointed in the right direction...
Thanks all!!!
05-01-2014, 06:22 PM
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H3 is plently long. I've been up to 165mph in a car on H3 (bumpy!), H1 (before the power plant past Kapolei), and H2 (past Mililani). Hell I've been up to 165on my ZX9r on Kunia Rd headed towards Kapolei/Eva Beach. Plenty of straights long enough. Just not in a Tahoe. LOL.
Wait, what island? Koho`olawe? LOL.
RPM's isn't the issue here, it's when the power comes on if I'm translating your wants correctly. Too easy. Stall and gear. Add a 2600-2800 rpm stall (for a stock cam), and some 4.10's. You'll be a happy camper. Beyond that add some typical bolt ons (CAI, headers, cat back, free mods, Polish TB, and a tune). Want more after that STS that beast!
But if you're planning on going further than bolt on's don't go with a 2600-2800 stall. Go higher and do it only once.
Wait, what island? Koho`olawe? LOL.
RPM's isn't the issue here, it's when the power comes on if I'm translating your wants correctly. Too easy. Stall and gear. Add a 2600-2800 rpm stall (for a stock cam), and some 4.10's. You'll be a happy camper. Beyond that add some typical bolt ons (CAI, headers, cat back, free mods, Polish TB, and a tune). Want more after that STS that beast!
But if you're planning on going further than bolt on's don't go with a 2600-2800 stall. Go higher and do it only once.
05-01-2014, 06:40 PM
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True!!! But not in a Tahoe!!!
Okay I already have Airaid Jr, LPP LT Headers (No Cat) with Borla Pro XS and a Black Bear EFI Tune... Planning on getting a stall but keeping my gears... Maybe the 4.10ʻs later (Gotta save up more $$$$)!!!
You still live in HI???
What stall should I get for a 214/224 115 lsa Compcam???
Okay I already have Airaid Jr, LPP LT Headers (No Cat) with Borla Pro XS and a Black Bear EFI Tune... Planning on getting a stall but keeping my gears... Maybe the 4.10ʻs later (Gotta save up more $$$$)!!!
You still live in HI???
What stall should I get for a 214/224 115 lsa Compcam???
05-01-2014, 09:02 PM
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True!!! But not in a Tahoe!!!
Okay I already have Airaid Jr, LPP LT Headers (No Cat) with Borla Pro XS and a Black Bear EFI Tune... Planning on getting a stall but keeping my gears... Maybe the 4.10ʻs later (Gotta save up more $$$$)!!!
You still live in HI???
What stall should I get for a 214/224 115 lsa Compcam???
Okay I already have Airaid Jr, LPP LT Headers (No Cat) with Borla Pro XS and a Black Bear EFI Tune... Planning on getting a stall but keeping my gears... Maybe the 4.10ʻs later (Gotta save up more $$$$)!!!
You still live in HI???
What stall should I get for a 214/224 115 lsa Compcam???
Not sure on the stall for that cam. If I had to guess based off the duration and LSA given I'd say 3000-3400. Maybe higher. Hopefully someone with more in depth knowledge with LSx can chime in.
Honestly it sounds like you need an F- body or Corvette.
05-02-2014, 07:20 PM
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Nah man, I've been of the island since 2008.
Not sure on the stall for that cam. If I had to guess based off the duration and LSA given I'd say 3000-3400. Maybe higher. Hopefully someone with more in depth knowledge with LSx can chime in.
Honestly it sounds like you need an F- body or Corvette.
Not sure on the stall for that cam. If I had to guess based off the duration and LSA given I'd say 3000-3400. Maybe higher. Hopefully someone with more in depth knowledge with LSx can chime in.
Honestly it sounds like you need an F- body or Corvette.
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