Let's talk head(s)
#1
Let's talk head(s)
I'm slowly gathering parts to finally build my car and get some money for the stock stuff before it does actually let go. Been over 5 years with great luck now.
Ok so what I have now is:
Callies Dragonslayer 3.625 stroke
Callies Ultra H rods
Custom anodized Diamond Pistons 4.125 bore
Plan for a block is the Dart LS Next Iron. Gonna grab a Mantic triple while I'm at it also. Current cam will change for new setup and I'll have a D1X since I already sold my D1SC. Compression will be over 11 since I'm flex fuel and really only use e85 anyway.
My head is literally spinning thinking about what heads to get. Considering the HIP'd TFS 245s from Tooley but I'll need to change intakes and I'm not doing sheet metal or anything fancy, PRC285s but once again would need to change intakes, grab some pricey Mast heads, or go with the Dart Pro 1 LS3's. Tooley and Bewley swear by the HIP'd TFS 245s and my builder has seen good results from the new Darts and like TFS also. The PRCs I'm iffy on and Mast is higher price wise than I want to go that's why I didn't even mention All Pro or Brodix.
I just need a little clarity and more help since this a big decision and I only want to do it once. As of now I spin the setup to 6900 and will probably bump it to 7300ish but it's all about having a efficient setup to me. Not looking to make a whole lot more power as I really didn't want to do this at all but rather do it now than later.
Thanks for the help.
Ok so what I have now is:
Callies Dragonslayer 3.625 stroke
Callies Ultra H rods
Custom anodized Diamond Pistons 4.125 bore
Plan for a block is the Dart LS Next Iron. Gonna grab a Mantic triple while I'm at it also. Current cam will change for new setup and I'll have a D1X since I already sold my D1SC. Compression will be over 11 since I'm flex fuel and really only use e85 anyway.
My head is literally spinning thinking about what heads to get. Considering the HIP'd TFS 245s from Tooley but I'll need to change intakes and I'm not doing sheet metal or anything fancy, PRC285s but once again would need to change intakes, grab some pricey Mast heads, or go with the Dart Pro 1 LS3's. Tooley and Bewley swear by the HIP'd TFS 245s and my builder has seen good results from the new Darts and like TFS also. The PRCs I'm iffy on and Mast is higher price wise than I want to go that's why I didn't even mention All Pro or Brodix.
I just need a little clarity and more help since this a big decision and I only want to do it once. As of now I spin the setup to 6900 and will probably bump it to 7300ish but it's all about having a efficient setup to me. Not looking to make a whole lot more power as I really didn't want to do this at all but rather do it now than later.
Thanks for the help.
#3
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Ive heard of a couple guys making impressive NA power with the Dart LS3 variant. Boost is just a multiplier of NA power, so Id be tempted to get the heads and block from the same source.
I think SpeedTigger over in the carbed section made in the 740s on HP on a pump gas 402 with the Darts.
I think SpeedTigger over in the carbed section made in the 740s on HP on a pump gas 402 with the Darts.
#6
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Hit up Gavin Simcoe at SPS Cylinder Heads in Seattle, WA on Facebook.
He's got a killer LS3 program called " The Haymaker", it also doesn't hurt he was trained at SAM and does a lot of local racer heads so he knows his stuff.
He does new casting 4 and 6 bolt heads plus he's a stand up guy.
He's got a killer LS3 program called " The Haymaker", it also doesn't hurt he was trained at SAM and does a lot of local racer heads so he knows his stuff.
He does new casting 4 and 6 bolt heads plus he's a stand up guy.
#7
The reason I went with the D1X is based on my experience with the D1SC. That blower made 885/773 and had power everywhere with no falling off and the torque curve was great. After consulting with Futral and my guy at ProCharger the D1X made sense for me because its basically a F series in a smaller package. Will still have a killer torque and powerband but just flow and make more. I have some results from just swapping headunits that I can't post yet but I'm very impressed and it's not even maxed out. That's on my setup as is so I can only imaging how it will perform on the new setup.
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#9
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I have been doing some hard research the last couple of weeks. Really getting down to decision time since the pistons will arrive next week and I want to get this build complete so I can enjoy the Michigan summer cruising.
The reason I went with the D1X is based on my experience with the D1SC. That blower made 885/773 and had power everywhere with no falling off and the torque curve was great. After consulting with Futral and my guy at ProCharger the D1X made sense for me because its basically a F series in a smaller package. Will still have a killer torque and powerband but just flow and make more. I have some results from just swapping headunits that I can't post yet but I'm very impressed and it's not even maxed out. That's on my setup as is so I can only imaging how it will perform on the new setup.
The reason I went with the D1X is based on my experience with the D1SC. That blower made 885/773 and had power everywhere with no falling off and the torque curve was great. After consulting with Futral and my guy at ProCharger the D1X made sense for me because its basically a F series in a smaller package. Will still have a killer torque and powerband but just flow and make more. I have some results from just swapping headunits that I can't post yet but I'm very impressed and it's not even maxed out. That's on my setup as is so I can only imaging how it will perform on the new setup.
Is your new engine block a 6 bolt head or 4 ?
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