1BAD_LS1

iTrader: (36)

I was planning on spending around $2200 from Texas-speed but after adding up everything up with all the little things my total comes to about $3100.

Does this sound right?

1210 heads
380 cam
20 pushrod checker
110 pushrods
134 DR timing chain
120 ls7 lifters
130 degree kit
150 ported oil pump
225 pulleys
35 belts
400 bolts & Gaskets
170 SFC

Can i get anything cheaper anywhere else? I really wanted to get some tires and more suspension mods... but i only have $3500 budget ( had $4400 but some things came up )

If you have anything in my list for sale i might be interested in it when i get my taxes let me know what you got!

sujomatt

iTrader: (7)

Correct me if im wrong but i dont see a giant need for a ported oil pump or a UD Pulley.

LS199CAMAROZ28

iTrader: (32)

i'd use an ls2 chain. wouldn't worry about lifters, degree kit or oil pump. if you are dead set on degreeing the cam see if you can find a degree kit to borrow. not saying that you shouldn't degree the cam but thats one way to save money.

09CPTN

iTrader: (5)

The LS1 oil pump is pretty weak. I got a used ported LS6 one pretty cheap. I'm pretty sure upgraded oil pumps are worthwhile.

1BAD_LS1

iTrader: (36)

Found a degree kit to borrow! Decided i wont replace the lifters if they arent bad.

SOMbitch

iTrader: (8)

Not changing lifters is a mistake IMO unless it is a very low mile motor. I mean damn you are right there. For $120 you are risking having to pull your heads AGAIN in the near future and possibly wiping out the cam too. Plus the cam you are prolly going with has more agressive ramp rates than stock which puts extra stress on the lifters anyway. I replaced them on my 60k motor when my heads went on and just look at it like cheap insurance.

Wise move to replace the pump too. More cheap insurance

billyb

iTrader: (15)

spend the extra,save on you openining it up again, pump lifters,????

Super Speed

iTrader: (8)

If you are already pulling the heads you may as well change the lifters IMO

Mr CHI

iTrader: (3)

That $1,200 Could Be Spent on Spray.
It'll Get You A Lot More HP than Just Heads.

I Just can't see spending that much money on something that's only going to put out 30-50hp. N20 is Around a Grand and its 250hp whenever you want it.

375 w/cam only
200 Shot w/N20

545-565rwhp.

kdavis

iTrader: (14)

i may be wrong but a 200-250 shot on a stock bottom seems a little high.

406malibu

no your not wrong... even a 175 shot is a gamble with a high mileage LS1 IMHO. Id stick with 150 and a good tune

1BAD_LS1

iTrader: (36)

Ok so yes on the lifters....lol (think ill spend the extra to be sure)

I thought about Nirtous...but im not even sure where to get a bottle filled or even how much it cost to fill a bottle....

sway99bird

iTrader: (22)

I know it seems high but I would do it once and do it right!

chavez885

iTrader: (12)

1519

Get some tires/suspension and a good tune with the rest.

jsteele90

iTrader: (13)

225$ used mti c2 cam off ls1tech 224/224@112
50$ head bolts from member on ls1tech
500$ 243 heads with comp 918 springs ebay
250$ texas speed hardened pushrods,ls2 chain,ls6 oil pump.
60$ scoggin dickey gm mls head gaskets
40$ other gaskets.
so right around a grand for all the main parts. shop around man.

Martin HD-28

iTrader: (16)

To do it right, I spent over $5000. Don't regret a penny of it either. If you're gonna do it, do it right. Sure, nitrous is cheaper but I like it to have *** whether I hit a button or not. N/A all the way for me.

BlueBird346

iTrader: (13)

You installing them yourself?

Mr CHI

iTrader: (3)

You're Right.

But That 150hp is still ~100hp more than those heads would put out.

1BAD_LS1

iTrader: (36)

Installing everything myself....

doing alot of shopping to try and find the best deals....

KroMiniX

iTrader: (4)

Stay N/A FTMFW