2 setups advice on which one
05-03-2011, 07:04 AM
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2 setups advice on which one hi so im down to 2 different setups only got 1600 to really play with right now
i already have a borla catback and slp lid and ive recently bought a new port/polish throttle body 85mm and a bbk ssi intake manifold also 85mm.
my choice now is between two setups looking for advice on which one would yeild better and more reilable results
1st
SLP lid
85 mm ported/polished throttle body
BBK SSi intake with 85mm inlet
thunder racing camshaft 224/224 .563/.563 112 LSA 1700-6500 RPM band
(comp cams beehive valve springs and pushrods)
hedman long tube headers
bbk underdrive pulleys
comp cams roller rockers 1.7 ratio
borla 3'' catback exhaust
2nd setup
SLP lid
85 mm ported/polished throttle body
BBK SSi intake with 85mm inlet
thunder racing camshaft 224/224 .563/.563 112 LSA 1700-6500 RPM band
trick flow heads (Intake Runner Volume (cc) 220, Exhaust-
Runner Volume (cc) 80cc , Combustion Chamber Volume (cc) 64
new alluminum ls1 roller rockers
re-use stock pushrods
hedman long tube headers
borla 3'' catback exhaust
so basically only difference is one has nice roller rockers and new pushrods and underdrive pulleys but stock heads where the other has new heads but stock rockers and re using the stock pushrods and no underdrive pulleys.
im not to good in the valvetrain area which is why im asking for advice thanks for all input, btw car is DD so thats why cam isnt too crazy and no im not putting a wet shot on it just yet.
i already have a borla catback and slp lid and ive recently bought a new port/polish throttle body 85mm and a bbk ssi intake manifold also 85mm.
my choice now is between two setups looking for advice on which one would yeild better and more reilable results
1st
SLP lid
85 mm ported/polished throttle body
BBK SSi intake with 85mm inlet
thunder racing camshaft 224/224 .563/.563 112 LSA 1700-6500 RPM band
(comp cams beehive valve springs and pushrods)
hedman long tube headers
bbk underdrive pulleys
comp cams roller rockers 1.7 ratio
borla 3'' catback exhaust
2nd setup
SLP lid
85 mm ported/polished throttle body
BBK SSi intake with 85mm inlet
thunder racing camshaft 224/224 .563/.563 112 LSA 1700-6500 RPM band
trick flow heads (Intake Runner Volume (cc) 220, Exhaust-
Runner Volume (cc) 80cc , Combustion Chamber Volume (cc) 64
new alluminum ls1 roller rockers
re-use stock pushrods
hedman long tube headers
borla 3'' catback exhaust
so basically only difference is one has nice roller rockers and new pushrods and underdrive pulleys but stock heads where the other has new heads but stock rockers and re using the stock pushrods and no underdrive pulleys.
im not to good in the valvetrain area which is why im asking for advice thanks for all input, btw car is DD so thats why cam isnt too crazy and no im not putting a wet shot on it just yet.
05-03-2011, 08:10 AM
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dont get a intake keep the ls6 its just as good as the bbk. Your 241 heads arent the best but arent the worst if your on a budget. Pacesetter headers if you want to stay cheap but I would recommend the tsp 1 7/8 headers for the price. How much power do you want to make?
05-03-2011, 08:17 AM
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whatever you do dont reuse the stock pushrods you will bend or break them with a cam. they are only like 120 bucks for hardend ones. also may want to think about an oil pump and some new lifter with 100k miles on the clock. how did you figure in a set of trick flow heads for 1600 bucks they cost more than that new unless you got a sweet deal on a set of used ones
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05-03-2011, 08:21 AM
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I would say get the heads, and save up to replace your push rods and rocker's after. Thats a easy swap, maybe just dont beat the **** out of your car till you finish it off, but I think you would be ok. Thats if you stock push rods will work with that cam as well. The underdrive pully can be done when ever. The heads will give you the most power by far.
05-03-2011, 08:23 AM
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whatever you do dont reuse the stock pushrods you will bend or break them with a cam. they are only like 120 bucks for hardend ones. also may want to think about an oil pump and some new lifter with 100k miles on the clock. how did you figure in a set of trick flow heads for 1600 bucks they cost more than that new unless you got a sweet deal on a set of used ones
05-03-2011, 08:49 AM
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A good set of 243's, specially if they are ported and an LS6 intake will work just fine for you. Ditch the BBK, definitely get Push Rods, cheap insurance. You can add rockers later but it would be nice to have them. IMO, you have much better choices over that lame Borla with the fake tail pipe. Why all that nice open flowing exhaust just to come out of one side? Save your self some big bucks, buy a nice cross flow muffler and the tips you want then find a good exhaust shop to fab up the rest.
05-03-2011, 10:45 AM
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A good set of 243's, specially if they are ported and an LS6 intake will work just fine for you. Ditch the BBK, definitely get Push Rods, cheap insurance. You can add rockers later but it would be nice to have them. IMO, you have much better choices over that lame Borla with the fake tail pipe. Why all that nice open flowing exhaust just to come out of one side? Save your self some big bucks, buy a nice cross flow muffler and the tips you want then find a good exhaust shop to fab up the rest.
05-03-2011, 01:30 PM
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my bad meant to say had the borla for a year and i wasnt complaining. anyway pretty sure im going with the first setup not enough money to build a set of heads proper you know. any thoughts or suggestions still appreciated hoping i got everything to let that cam breathe right
