TVS2300 heads/cam
TVS2300 heads/cam Thinking of going with a maggie tvs2300. I know all about the fitment with the k-member, cowl fabrication, hood notching, wipers, etc. It's for a non DD street car, and I can't get my mind off that torque curve!
I will be putting it on my stock internal 55k mile LS1 with stock 853s, ARH 1 3/4" LTs and borlamouth catback. I'd like to do a head/cam/valvetrain upgrade before putting on the maggie.
Any suggestions to achieve ~500-550hp on ~8-9lbs boost? I was thinking a set of 243's (sent to AI IF I have to) and a positive displacement blower cam like the Speed Inc SC1 (222/228 .566/.571) or the LPE GT2-3 (207/220 .571/578).
Open to any combo's that anyone has tried or heard of. Could the stock 853's get me to my goals? I'd like the cam to be fairly tame for the street, nothing radical.
I will be putting it on my stock internal 55k mile LS1 with stock 853s, ARH 1 3/4" LTs and borlamouth catback. I'd like to do a head/cam/valvetrain upgrade before putting on the maggie.
Any suggestions to achieve ~500-550hp on ~8-9lbs boost? I was thinking a set of 243's (sent to AI IF I have to) and a positive displacement blower cam like the Speed Inc SC1 (222/228 .566/.571) or the LPE GT2-3 (207/220 .571/578).
Open to any combo's that anyone has tried or heard of. Could the stock 853's get me to my goals? I'd like the cam to be fairly tame for the street, nothing radical.
The stock heads and cam could both probably get you to your goals
Tvs2300s are pretty effiecent for roots blowers
It'll be cheaper to just pulley the tvs to get it to the power level you want, if you want less strain on the engine, a good blower cam and any decent head will allow the engine to breather better and make better use of the blower cfm
Tvs2300s are pretty effiecent for roots blowers
It'll be cheaper to just pulley the tvs to get it to the power level you want, if you want less strain on the engine, a good blower cam and any decent head will allow the engine to breather better and make better use of the blower cfm
The stock heads and cam could both probably get you to your goals
Tvs2300s are pretty effiecent for roots blowers
It'll be cheaper to just pulley the tvs to get it to the power level you want, if you want less strain on the engine, a good blower cam and any decent head will allow the engine to breather better and make better use of the blower cfm
Tvs2300s are pretty effiecent for roots blowers
It'll be cheaper to just pulley the tvs to get it to the power level you want, if you want less strain on the engine, a good blower cam and any decent head will allow the engine to breather better and make better use of the blower cfm
Agreed. Only problem is, Hawks only sells the kits for the TSV2300 or the MP112. Biggest or smallest, no middle ground! Seeing if they can do a kit with the MP122 or TSV1900. I feel pretty good about the 112 with some AI ported 243s and a mild blower cam making 500.
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I may be oversimplifying this, but didn't GM already spec a cam specifically for the tvs2300 and a 3.6" stroke
You could get a LS9 cam and valve springs, with a set of LS6 243's (for the good valves), and have a slick, reliable, and amazingly fun powerplant on a pretty good budget.
LS9 cam:
211/230 @ .05
.558/.552 w/ 1.7
.607/.601 w/ 1.85
You could get a LS9 cam and valve springs, with a set of LS6 243's (for the good valves), and have a slick, reliable, and amazingly fun powerplant on a pretty good budget.
LS9 cam:
211/230 @ .05
.558/.552 w/ 1.7
.607/.601 w/ 1.85
Last edited by DavidBoren; Jul 17, 2015 at 11:30 AM.
Maryland speed sells maggie kits as well
Think theyre on sale right now actually
I had a 122, it's no where near as effiecent as a 1900 even, if I had a choice between a 122 and 1900 I'd take the tvs every time
It's just a much better/newer design
Think theyre on sale right now actually
I had a 122, it's no where near as effiecent as a 1900 even, if I had a choice between a 122 and 1900 I'd take the tvs every time
It's just a much better/newer design
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OP: If fitment is not an issue then the extra $ is well worth the 2300. It leaves a little room to grow. Boost is addictive. You will want more. If your consolidated in your goals then the 1900 will certainly make that. Most of us go down the rabbit hole ( as I have) and forge, add meth .... Pulley down & boost up.
As far as a cam goes: my little cam in the sig was 224/230 on a 114. Great drivability, nice lope. I was able to push out 535/500. With a 2300 @ a safe 8 lbs. you will be well over your goal on the LS1.
I'm in the process of a Procharger with a wastegate build. Blow off extra boost on top but give me the torque early in the power band. What caught my eye on this thread is your reference to not being able to get your mind off the TQ curve.
Well ..... After having it ( even in a limited fashion) I am addicted and can't get it off my mind either !!!
Your on the right path for a street car. Track is another story .... But a TQ curve like that on a street demon is a recipe for fun on the weekends.
Last edited by NitrOmm; Jul 19, 2015 at 08:25 AM. Reason: Wrong cam spec. "224"
You gentleman are very persuasive. TVS 1900/2300 it is. Thanks for the cam advice. I'm working with Phil at AI to get my 243s done, and may just go with his cam below, or custom spec one out for me. This will be a 100% street car with maybe one trip to the strip just to get a time.
Ai 224 / 230 - .610" / .605" - 114 LSA
Ai 224 / 230 - .610" / .605" - 114 LSA
I can't seem to find the maggie kit at maryland speed for a 98-02 F-body...
Looks like the difference is the k member spacers, and a metal cowl to weld in the fbody firewall after it's been clearanced.
If you're set on buying a hawks kit, I'd call them and see if you can get a 1900 since it isn't listed on the site
If you're set on buying a hawks kit, I'd call them and see if you can get a 1900 since it isn't listed on the site