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Old 08-06-2012, 11:14 PM
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Just want to get some ideas of kind of h/c/i i should go with to get the most hp out of my stock buttom end ls1 camaro m6. The car does have 1 3/4" lts, and 4.10 gears. Ive seen a lot of cars over 400rwhp with stock buttom end, but would like to get 450rwhp. Im realy wanting the best combo for a car that will see way more street time than actual track time. Im considering Trick Flow, Air Flow Research, or Total Engine Airflow ported heads. As far as cams go im open to whatever makes alot power Texas Speed, Vengence?. As far as the intake goes i was thinkin gabout the newer Edelbrock proflow, BBK, or should i just get a FAST? Any input on what combos are making around 450rwhp would be great.

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there's no such thing as best H/C/I for max power....there are a lot of combinations that will yield the power you are looking for, its all in how well you put your pieces together, to start, TrickFlow, AFR, ect are proven heads you cant go wrong with those, as far as the intake i would get a FAST 102 and for the cam i would get a custom grind that matches your combo. Do some research and Call some of the sponsor here and they will get you what you need.
I would also recommend you to contact Tony Mamo @ AFR, Super helpful and knowledgeable guy that has been on the game for a long time, putting out some of the top ls builds.
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I know there is no best combo, i just wanted to see what combos people are getting the most results out of to help me decide so im swaping and buying parts twice. Thanks for help.
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Pick your heads and everything else, then get a custom cam spec'd. Best way to have the best of both worlds between power and driveability.
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you can follow my build, i get dynoed on the 18th of this month... this might help you

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-go-broke.html
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First buy the best heads you can afford. Cam is last. 450rwhp M6 is not that tough. With great heads, a mid 230 cam will get you what you want and more if done properly.
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Are you looking to make the car streetable or just want a high hp car that won't be fun to drive?
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Exactly what predatorz said spend the money on the heads those are the most important part...good heads and mild cam will be better than decent heads and a donkey dick cam as far as making power under the curve...personally I would go with afr or mast heads something in the 225 port size if you are going for a fast 102, the cam will fall in line...
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Maybe TSP MS4 and PRC 215 with FAST 102. Or check Chrs1313 Combo he ran low 10's with 500+ Hp.
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Not that hard to hit 450rwhp....I got real close with 2.5 LS6 heads, 231/234 cam and FAST 92. So there is definitely a good bit of power left on the table. My before numbers were 341 on the same dyno, so that combo get me just over 100 rwhp.
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using TSP PRC heads allows the use of stock rockers,you should upgrade the trunnions.a custom cam cost only $25 more then a self cam.the vengeance racing trick flow combo with a vr5 cam should make 450rwhp .



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