speedtigger

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That was an interesting read. My #1 observation of that article was the cams that had the most retarded ICL made the least torque and average power. I would speculate that if you advanced some of the poor performers for a better DCR, they would have represented themselves much better.

Paul57

It works for GM.

Paul57

That makes a good case for getting custom ground cams.

Doug G

Soooo...

243 flow 256 Look better at more lift
317 flow 240 Look better at lower lift

But you know what they say.... torque moves a car.

L92/LS3 are ??? 320...hhhhmmmmmm.....what to do ?????

speedtigger

iTrader: (16)

Did you say how fast you wanted this new combo to go Doug? 3 Pedals combo is making like 120 MPH at low 11s. He has the LS3 heads and a smallish 227/233 cam if I remember correctly. His Camaro is likely a similar weight to yours, but it is a stick.

Doug G

Looking for 550+ FW
and say mid 10's

Yes... thinking I might have to bite the bullet and get the LS3 heads making this a LY6 clone. Really not looking forward to another 800+ tab but with the $$$ I saved on the LQ4 (needs rebuild anyway)...I'm about even I guess.
Already have a "worse case" machining price but "may" (crossed fingers) get away with a hone/re-ring/bearing job ? Who knows ??? I really can't be 100% since the motor is still assembled...but ran with NO noises.
Then add in new oil pump,headers,intake,gaskets,ect,ect... I could have this in the car running for $2000-$4500 and making 500+ (more is always better) and 10's ?

I have another guy working up a price on the rebuild also (I trust him more).

streetknight2

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I'm confused as well. I found a complete LY6 I can get. Or I can get a LS1 a little cheaper. What to do what to do.

speedtigger

iTrader: (16)

Each has it's advantages. You will have to decide. I have often said that if I did it over again, I would go rectangular port.

streetknight2

iTrader: (10)

My dilema is this.... For the same investment I can end up with a cam only LY6 or a LS1 with cam and Patriot 5.3 Stage 2.5 heads. Just wondering which will perform best.

Paul57

If you are looking for a specific horsepower number one nice advantage of the LY6 is the ability to run a smaller cam which will increase valvetrain life .