2002 SS Heads & Cam
Seen pretty good gains as far as stock vs cutout could yeild 15 to 25 to the wheels. Definitly be the cheapest way to get past 400 unless you go electric but still probably be cheaper.
The bbk headers had smaller primaries and the y pipe is 2.5" instead of 3". I was told when I was researching mine that it really doesn't hurt power until after you are in the 500hp range. I jumped on the deal because for $399 for headers and y pipe I was willing to take the risk.
I just got my car back after a heads/ cam swap. I was hoping for a little above 400rwhp, but the torque really surprised me. I'm definitely happy with it. What do y'all think I could do to break 400?
The set up is:
224/224 .591 112+4 Comp Cam
Lingenfelter Ported 853's
BBK Lt's and Y pipe
SLP underdrive Pulley
Stock Dual/Dual muffler with CME tips
The set up is:
224/224 .591 112+4 Comp Cam
Lingenfelter Ported 853's
BBK Lt's and Y pipe
SLP underdrive Pulley
Stock Dual/Dual muffler with CME tips
1st better exhaust from front to back its too restrictive right now. Do you have any kind of cold air intake setup and lid? If its an 02 you have a ls6 intake so id have the stock tb ported. Why did you go with 853 heads?
The bbk headers had smaller primaries and the y pipe is 2.5" instead of 3". I was told when I was researching mine that it really doesn't hurt power until after you are in the 500hp range. I jumped on the deal because for $399 for headers and y pipe I was willing to take the risk.
Appreciate it.
I only have the stock slp blackwing lid. Looking at the Chris 1313. I went with 853's becausethe tuner had them laying around and I got a good deal and was told they flow as well as ported 241's.
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Once ported they as as good as ported 241's. Stock the 241 are a few ponies better. 224 cam is not going to make big peak dyno numbers, but his problem is in the exhaust selection. BBK headers are 1 5/8 primaries I believe. The Y merge isn't great and it's 2.5 in . If he made the changes suggested then he would probably see 410-420 and not lose the low midrange he needs with the heavy convertible.
Numbers are honest and fine IMO for stock intake, TB and restrictive exhaust. I bet there is 10-15hp in the headers setup and 15hp with a better intake/TB combo.
Dyno is a tool...some plp tend to forget it. Take it to the track or race real cars, you will know where you stand. This is internet, everyone is faster than you
I was pushing 387rwhp at the time before my FAST, but I still outran a 500hp Viper 04'
..and a 425rwhp H/C LS1 Camaro LOL
Dyno is a tool...some plp tend to forget it. Take it to the track or race real cars, you will know where you stand. This is internet, everyone is faster than you
I was pushing 387rwhp at the time before my FAST, but I still outran a 500hp Viper 04'
..and a 425rwhp H/C LS1 Camaro LOL Good point. I just bought a new rear from a member here, so it'll be a few months before I buy new headers. I may also look into a new intake depending on how my wallet is looking. I also have to keep reminding myself that I chose the cam based on my needs and it definitely isn't a peak hp cam, but it has great power under normal driving.
A cutout vs your stock catback exhaust yes! But say magnaflow or other good name catback (exclude flowmaster) not much. Mainly on a heads cam cars you will see large gains with big exhaust, cutout just a simple way getting some quick power.
So if I were to install a magnaflow muffler in place of the dual/dual, it would take away a lot of the restriction? I was always told the dual/dual flowed very well. My only dilemma with switching to a different exhaust system is I want to keep the CME. The magnaflow would work perfectly.
So if I were to install a magnaflow muffler in place of the dual/dual, it would take away a lot of the restriction? I was always told the dual/dual flowed very well. My only dilemma with switching to a different exhaust system is I want to keep the CME. The magnaflow would work perfectly.
Do not waste your time trying to port the LS6 intake. I guarantee a cutout will get you over 400. Your headers are fine, the ypipe and the cam are not optimal. That torque curve is great though, I'm sure it moves out regardless of its numbers.