H/C SWAP THIS WINTER! Need info!
10-02-2012, 03:16 PM
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H/C SWAP THIS WINTER! Need info! 2000 ws6. M6 45,000 miles. Besides upgrades below everything else is stock. Minus bigger tires.
-Texas Speed LT's
-Texas Speed ORY
-CutoutS
-Magnaflow Catback
-Cold Air Intake
-Street Tune
-Plus a couple free mods.
This winter I want to make this thing naughty, I have a local that rips around in his ugly lime green Crustang that's worked and I want to blow his *** away lol!
I bought an ls6 intake. In the process of finding a set of 243's. and the cams I have been looking into are the POLLUTER, 228R, TORQUER V2, MS4, and more but those are the main ones.
It's my WW car. I don't want to lose a whole lot of street manners. This car might make it to the track for a couple runs but really not too interested. Also I don't want to drag *** in low rpms. Do you think the cams are too big for my purpose?
What kind of numbers am I looking at? Are the 243's a must? Or are stock heads "ok", is cam alone possible? Looking for 425+ rwhp. Anyone with simar setups please don't be afraid to chime in!! Videos are also greatly appreciated!
Also another sub topic would be supporting mods/suspension but mainly looking to get the H/C swap done. I will have to wait for more funds next year for another project. Good knowledge to have tho.
Lets get this thing rolling and on its way!
-Texas Speed LT's
-Texas Speed ORY
-CutoutS
-Magnaflow Catback
-Cold Air Intake
-Street Tune
-Plus a couple free mods.
This winter I want to make this thing naughty, I have a local that rips around in his ugly lime green Crustang that's worked and I want to blow his *** away lol!
I bought an ls6 intake. In the process of finding a set of 243's. and the cams I have been looking into are the POLLUTER, 228R, TORQUER V2, MS4, and more but those are the main ones.
It's my WW car. I don't want to lose a whole lot of street manners. This car might make it to the track for a couple runs but really not too interested. Also I don't want to drag *** in low rpms. Do you think the cams are too big for my purpose?
What kind of numbers am I looking at? Are the 243's a must? Or are stock heads "ok", is cam alone possible? Looking for 425+ rwhp. Anyone with simar setups please don't be afraid to chime in!! Videos are also greatly appreciated!
Also another sub topic would be supporting mods/suspension but mainly looking to get the H/C swap done. I will have to wait for more funds next year for another project. Good knowledge to have tho.
Lets get this thing rolling and on its way!
10-02-2012, 04:02 PM
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i have the 235/240 tsunami cam and its pretty streetable but I also have a 383, I would get a bigger intake. I have the H/C/I swap and that intake is dragging me way down. with my set up i make 450rwhp.
My Set up
383c.i. SHORT-BLOCK - 24X RELUCTOR GM LS1/LS6 Engine Block,
Bare Callies CompStar 4.000 Inch Stroke LS1 Crankshaft,
24X Reluctor Callies Compstar 6.125' H-beam Connecting Rod Set Torque Plate, Balance Rotating Assy.,
ARP Main Stud Kit for LS1/LS6-Based Engines GM LS1
Oil Restrictor GM LS1 Oil Galley Core Plug GM LS1 Large
CYLINDER HEADS Precision Race Components CNC Stage 2.5 LS6 Cylinder Heads, Bare 2.02-Inch Stainless GM LS7 Lifter
Head In Motion LS1 Double Roller Timing Set w/ Torrington Bearing Texas Speed & Performance Ported & Shimmed LS6 Oil Pump
ARP LS1/LS2/LS6 Camshaft Bolt Kit GM LS2 Lifter Tray GM Camshaft Retainer Plate GM Cam Retainer Plate
Bolt GM LS1/LS2 Timing Cover Gasket GM LS1/LS2 Rear Main Seal Housing Gasket GM LS1 Valley Cover
Gasket GM Oil Pump O-Ring for LS1/LS6 GM LS1
Texas Speed & Performance Tsunami Camshaft: 235/240, .653'/.609', 111 LSA Texas Speed & Performance 7.40 Chromemoly Pushrod, Per Pushrod, MGW Shifter, SLP Headers, TSP True Duals, SLP Lid, LS6 Intake swap. RAM powergrip clutch. ASP underdrive pulley.
My Set up
383c.i. SHORT-BLOCK - 24X RELUCTOR GM LS1/LS6 Engine Block,
Bare Callies CompStar 4.000 Inch Stroke LS1 Crankshaft,
24X Reluctor Callies Compstar 6.125' H-beam Connecting Rod Set Torque Plate, Balance Rotating Assy.,
ARP Main Stud Kit for LS1/LS6-Based Engines GM LS1
Oil Restrictor GM LS1 Oil Galley Core Plug GM LS1 Large
CYLINDER HEADS Precision Race Components CNC Stage 2.5 LS6 Cylinder Heads, Bare 2.02-Inch Stainless GM LS7 Lifter
Head In Motion LS1 Double Roller Timing Set w/ Torrington Bearing Texas Speed & Performance Ported & Shimmed LS6 Oil Pump
ARP LS1/LS2/LS6 Camshaft Bolt Kit GM LS2 Lifter Tray GM Camshaft Retainer Plate GM Cam Retainer Plate
Bolt GM LS1/LS2 Timing Cover Gasket GM LS1/LS2 Rear Main Seal Housing Gasket GM LS1 Valley Cover
Gasket GM Oil Pump O-Ring for LS1/LS6 GM LS1
Texas Speed & Performance Tsunami Camshaft: 235/240, .653'/.609', 111 LSA Texas Speed & Performance 7.40 Chromemoly Pushrod, Per Pushrod, MGW Shifter, SLP Headers, TSP True Duals, SLP Lid, LS6 Intake swap. RAM powergrip clutch. ASP underdrive pulley.
10-02-2012, 05:48 PM
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I got a deal for an ls6 intake and 243 heads ready to be put on from my buddy for $850.. What do you think?
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10-02-2012, 05:52 PM
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i heard ls6 intake could b sold at a fair price for 300-350, which means your paying about 500 for heads. Depends on how used and such. Also not sure on price for 243 heads so I would compare pricing.
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10-02-2012, 06:21 PM
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You should make some good power. I have a 224 cam and have seen people with it make damn near 400 to the wheels with full bolt ons and a good tune. I think you should make over that with a good tune with those heads with the ls6.
10-03-2012, 02:53 AM
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Lets hope so! Getting the intake this morning and the heads this weekend. Now to pick the right cam?!?! Can anybody chime in on that with my goals in mind?? I have pretty broad goals and am not very picky. I just want it to be steetable.
Also while doing this swap is there anything else I should look into replacing while all this is taken apart or anything else that should be done with the swap that is necessary?
Also while doing this swap is there anything else I should look into replacing while all this is taken apart or anything else that should be done with the swap that is necessary?
10-08-2012, 03:54 PM
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I bought an ls6 intake. In the process of finding a set of 243's. and the cams I have been looking into are the POLLUTER, 228R, TORQUER V2, MS4, and more but those are the main ones.
It's my WW car. I don't want to lose a whole lot of street manners. This car might make it to the track for a couple runs but really not too interested. Also I don't want to drag *** in low rpms. Do you think the cams are too big for my purpose?
It's my WW car. I don't want to lose a whole lot of street manners. This car might make it to the track for a couple runs but really not too interested. Also I don't want to drag *** in low rpms. Do you think the cams are too big for my purpose?
10-08-2012, 04:04 PM
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I had the 228r cam in my old SS and it put down 401rwhp 390 tq that's with a BBK intake, Kooks headers & ORY, Asp underdrive pulley and a light weight flywheel.
10-09-2012, 06:45 AM
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Im gonna do the EPS 236/248 cam (the reason i chose that one is cause the rpm range is 1800-7200 so i dont lose it in the low end, and the cam is supposed to have less wear on the valve train) with PRC 225cc heads, and a FAST 92/92 setup. Also doing the TSP 1 7/8" headers and then the Rumbler X true duals. Im hoping to make 450whp+ although im not sure how much it will affect mpg or if your even concerned with that.
10-09-2012, 02:39 PM
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You just need to send those stock 243s to somebody and let the port and polish them into shape. You can also get them to sink the valves so you can shave the heads for a little bit more compression. You might want to flycut your pistons for the same reason and PTV clearance. When you buy your cam go ahead and buy the cam kit, bolts and gaskets from the same place. It's cheaper pricewise and you'll know that everthing is going to work together as expected. I you buy an EPS cam don't buy what the other guy runs because that cam was speced for their ride and its intention. Pay the $25.00 and get one speced for your cars setup.
10-09-2012, 03:17 PM
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^^^ Port the heads and mill them enough to get the compression up over 11:1(an flycut pistons). That way you can run a slightly wider lsa and larger cam while keeping more driveability and lowend power than if you kept it at a stock compression ratio. I say then go with a Trq.v.2 w/113-114lsa(or a very similar sized cam), that's a big as I would go, and at least get 3.90 gears. With stock compression and gears I'd go with a 228/228 or 228/232 w/111-112lsa (or a very similar sized cam).
