2002 SS Heads & Cam
Don't waste time? You do know that for quite a few years there were no Fast intakes and it was very common for shops to port the LS6 manifols? I am sure you would be one of the ones to recommend for him to drop $1000 + on a fast setup to pickup 10-15 hp when he could pick up 8-10 hp for a few hundred.. There is almost as much HP to be had with a ported tb & ported LS6 on his setup for a fraction of the cost of a fast setup which is not uncommon for people to drop $1200 -1300 on new.
Don't waste time? You do know that for quite a few years there were no Fast intakes and it was very common for shops to port the LS6 manifols? I am sure you would be one of the ones to recommend for him to drop $1000 + on a fast setup to pickup 10-15 hp when he could pick up 8-10 hp for a few hundred.. There is almost as much HP to be had with a ported tb & ported LS6 on his setup for a fraction of the cost of a fast setup which is not uncommon for people to drop $1200 -1300 on new.
The important things in this thread were already said, in scattered bits, before I got here. To organize the important info:
- The dyno is just a tool.
- Your torque curve is great for a DD; 350ftlbs at 3000rpm, with street manners. Afterall, you're running a 224 cam, not a donkey dick. You're happy with how it runs, don't chase a number.
- If you're going to throw any more money at this thing, in search of a few more cheap ponies, it should be an electric cutout ($150 in the classifieds) and Chris1313RA ($200 new).
- Your butt-dyno will be happy, street manners won't be affected, and staying cost efficient. Balance; that's the key with a DD.
I couldn't agree more with you JerseyMike. So even with the smaller primaries on the bbk's, I would be ok adding a cutout in the y pipe before the merge correct? I would much rather spend $500 on ram air and a cutout or two than spend $1000+ on an intake that will only gain me 10-15 hp. Its better to have a cut out in both sides of the Y right?
I couldn't agree more with you JerseyMike. So even with the smaller primaries on the bbk's, I would be ok adding a cutout in the y pipe before the merge correct? I would much rather spend $500 on ram air and a cutout or two than spend $1000+ on an intake that will only gain me 10-15 hp. Its better to have a cut out in both sides of the Y right?
It's an ORY. I figured since the Y is 2.5" until the merge, the higher up the Y pipe input the cut outs there will be less restriction which would free up a bit more power. Even if it's only another 1-2 hp over having the cutout in the merge. Am I thinking correctly here?
It's an ORY. I figured since the Y is 2.5" until the merge, the higher up the Y pipe i put the cut outs there will be less restriction which would free up a bit more power. Even if it's only another 1-2 hp over having the cutout in the merge. Am I thinking correctly here?
However, there are so many cons to doing that in your case. This is a daily-driven car. The sound of open-headers isn't all that pleasant. You don't want THAT much attention on the street when going WOT. The cost would be like $300, and "manners" completely go out the window.
Stick to one cut-out, put it after the merge. Most people put it up right before the rear axle, for clearance, but there are a few more horses to be had if you want to throw it up closer to the engine.
As far as a FAST, there are deals popping up on the internet all the time. You can pick one up used for like $700, sell your LS6 intake for $300, and the upgrade is only $400 and driving manners aren't touched at all. I'd much rather buy a used FAST than port a LS6 manifold.
Just keep in mind, it's your DD, and it's plenty healthy as-is.
Good luck.
I'm puting my cutout about an inch after the merge, but I haven't looked at the clearance yet. Hopefully I will be ok. Anyone have any input on this...?
And I agree 110% on getting one versus 2. Its a dd and it will be way too loud for street manners...
And I agree 110% on getting one versus 2. Its a dd and it will be way too loud for street manners...
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Verdad Gallardo Sounds like I'll be doing one cutout then. Clearance will be a big determining factor when it comes to where in the I pipe to put it. It seems like DMH is the favorite from searches. How hard are they to wire up?
op, dyno numbers are not everything, , there are some good ideas in this thread and some bad ones, if it runs good than you should be happy, i didnt read the 2nd page but what injectors are you running?
