etcts-v

I just completed a CAM, Head, Flywheel & Clutch Install and fired it up last night, wanted to share some pics and video clip.

The Details:

2004 LS6 CTS-V

• PRC 2.5 Heads & Torquer V3 Cam from Texas Speed
• Ported LS6 Throttle Body & Intake Manifold
• Melling high flow oil pump
• IWIS timing chain
• ls7 lifters & lifter trays
• Comp Cam trunion upgrade for rockers
• 160 degree thermostat
• 36# FAST Injectors
• ls7 clutch & RAM 18lb Aluminum flywheel with ARP Bolts, LS7 Slave & pilot bearing
• New gaskets for everything possible and ARP bolts for heads, cam, camplate, etc
• New oem harmonic balancer
• New NGK iridum plugs
• MSD wires
• Pacesetter long tube headers (with cat delete)
• All linkage & cup upgrades on the shifter & trans assembly
• Revshift motor & trans mounts

Here are pics of the Install:

Here is the youtube video to the first fire up, crappy video but you can get an idea of the new sound she puts out!

http://youtu.be/LzU_uu7sQQQ

FuzzyLog1c

iTrader: (4)

Nicely done. The subject of the cam install is near and dear to me right now, since I've got my TRuTorq L3 cam sitting here, awaiting a weekend where I can install it and then take the car to the tuners.

Did you drop into reduced power mode, or do you already have a tune in there that will accommodate that cam well enough to drive to your tuning shop?

etcts-v

When I first fired it up it died immediately and would not stay running. So I drilled a hole in the throttle body to get more airflow at idle and that fixed the problem, no reduced power mode! Which is a really good sign since the tuner I'm going to is about 100 miles away.

Everything is running great with no codes other than for the missing O2 sensors, good oil pressure and temperature. The only thing that is strange to me is the fan is kicking on right away, I think this is related to the new thermostat and my guess is it can be fixed by the tuner.

You'll love it man, I feel like I just bought the car again, whole different attachment to it now that i've got to know her from the inside, haha.

Skidmarcx

Damn brotha that's the way to do it... All at once no ****** around

punishmentcycle

iTrader: (6)

Where can I get the shifter cup?? Mines shot

etcts-v

For the Bronze Cup:

http://www.thegearbox.org/catalog/it...17/6239116.htm

OEM:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shifter-Cup-...#ht_690wt_1163

NeverSatisfied02

iTrader: (12)

Nice! All at once. Best way to do it!

Off topic but what drop springs are u running? Looks low...

itsslow98

iTrader: (18)

Drilling a hole in the TB was a bad idea imo. Bandaided your problem right now but will liekly cause idle issues once its tuned.

NeverSatisfied02

iTrader: (12)

I was thinking the same thing but LS6 TB's are cheap. It can be replaced at the time of tuning

etcts-v

Done it in the past, never had an issue, it's even part of the LS1 how-to-guide. Higher lift cam requires more air flow at idle, the hole is tiny enough that it should be easily compensated for when tuning. Worst case throttle body blade cost $20, way less expensive then a 100 miles tow..

etcts-v

Yeah too low, scraping all the time! haha It's actually just H&R springs with Mighty Mouse spacers, I had a lot of rubbing issues until I rolled the fenders. Nice thing is the car corners like a dream!

NeverSatisfied02

iTrader: (12)

Damn, looks lower than H&R's! What size tires u running? Any other pics? I have a set of H&R's and MM spacers both new in box but I've been on the fence about selling them for the GC kit to get the car even lower. May need to reconsider after seeing your pics... Lol

etcts-v

I'll have to look at my tires again, I know they are standard size nothing special. Not sure why my car sits so low, or why I've had so many issues with clearance at the front!

Here are a few pictures:

NeverSatisfied02

iTrader: (12)

Looks great IMO! I'm running a 255/40 up front and 275/40 in the rear. Stock overall diameter in the rear and one size wider and one size shorter in the front. Combo looks nice on the car but I may go back to a 245/45 after the spring install if there is more fender gap there than I like.

odthetruth

iTrader: (4)

Niiiice. Exactly the way to do it. Let us know what it puts down.

BudRacing

iTrader: (3)

Thoroughly impressed with your list of mods there sir. It won't be the same car at all.

Curious as to what you used to clean out your cylinders. Mined have a good bit of carbon on the piston heads.

NOLAG05

So i can send you my car to do mine now right?...lol. Good job and that shyt sounds awesome!

Gabbiani

iTrader: (20)

Looks good. I've got pretty much the same setup but stock heads. Getting bored. Looking forward to your results.

DrSpeed

iTrader: (4)

Nice job! I'll have to come by for a test drive! Back in town this week.

MacLEAN

iTrader: (1)

Awesome, thanks for sharing.