Thoughts on my build.
Thoughts on my build. Alright so im about to build up my 6-speed camaro, and i wanted to display my whole build and just see what you guys think, if i missed anything or i should change anything. So if you could just read over the parts and let me know what you think.
EPS custom grind cam to match heads (was gonna get 236/248)
TFS 220cc heads (worked by brian tooley)
chromeoly push rods 3/8"
C5R timing chain
LS6 p&p oil pump
TSP 1 7/8" headers
TSP rumbler X 3" TD's (with sweet thunders)
SLP lid
SSRA intake
85mm MAF
FAST 92mm TB
FAST 102mm intake
LS2 water pump
FIC 42lb injectors
Racetronix 255 fuel pump
MGW shifter
Monster stage 2 clutch (either 11" or 12")
Lightened flywheel
slave cylinder
Tick speedbleeder
Tick master cylinder
UMI suspension:
- adjustable LCA's
-SFC's
-adjustable Pan hard rod
-Sway bars
-Torque arm
- single adjustable Coil overs (lower about 1.2")
alright thats everything. If i buy everything brand new it totals about 11k. Let me know what you think. Thanks
EPS custom grind cam to match heads (was gonna get 236/248)
TFS 220cc heads (worked by brian tooley)
chromeoly push rods 3/8"
C5R timing chain
LS6 p&p oil pump
TSP 1 7/8" headers
TSP rumbler X 3" TD's (with sweet thunders)
SLP lid
SSRA intake
85mm MAF
FAST 92mm TB
FAST 102mm intake
LS2 water pump
FIC 42lb injectors
Racetronix 255 fuel pump
MGW shifter
Monster stage 2 clutch (either 11" or 12")
Lightened flywheel
slave cylinder
Tick speedbleeder
Tick master cylinder
UMI suspension:
- adjustable LCA's
-SFC's
-adjustable Pan hard rod
-Sway bars
-Torque arm
- single adjustable Coil overs (lower about 1.2")
alright thats everything. If i buy everything brand new it totals about 11k. Let me know what you think. Thanks
Last edited by KingPin1094; Nov 12, 2012 at 07:14 PM.
One alternative to save money and not give up anything would be TFS "As Cast" 220 heads.
Talk to Brian Tooley about getting them with turned down LS3 valves (stock Ferrea in TFS heads are 110g... turned down 83g!) and running PM Guides with his Platinum Springs. Total for that is about $1975 and then you can run your stock rockers with a Comp Trunion upgrade. It'll have a more stable valvetrain and make more power. Also, he'll hand finish them for like $300 and it'll make as much if not more power than TFS 215s for less total cost. I'd also run BTR 3/8" pushrods since they are only a little bit more than the 5/16" and fit the TFS heads. More stability = good.
Throw some new lifters/trays in there too especially if you're over 60k miles. And the LS2 timining chain is good - the C5R chain is another $100 but it'll last forever if you want to go that route.
Also, I think you can just run the SLP lid and the stock MAF and make the power you want and save some cash there. I've talked to more than one vendor who says this is the optimum setup unless you are at like 600rwhp with a 454 or something.
Everything else looks fine but I'd do springs/shocks before any of the other suspension stuff. Talk to Strano - the biggest problem with the car is the stock DeCarbons are total crap. The stock springs are actually okay and launch pretty good. Just needs better shocks.
Talk to Brian Tooley about getting them with turned down LS3 valves (stock Ferrea in TFS heads are 110g... turned down 83g!) and running PM Guides with his Platinum Springs. Total for that is about $1975 and then you can run your stock rockers with a Comp Trunion upgrade. It'll have a more stable valvetrain and make more power. Also, he'll hand finish them for like $300 and it'll make as much if not more power than TFS 215s for less total cost. I'd also run BTR 3/8" pushrods since they are only a little bit more than the 5/16" and fit the TFS heads. More stability = good.
Throw some new lifters/trays in there too especially if you're over 60k miles. And the LS2 timining chain is good - the C5R chain is another $100 but it'll last forever if you want to go that route.
Also, I think you can just run the SLP lid and the stock MAF and make the power you want and save some cash there. I've talked to more than one vendor who says this is the optimum setup unless you are at like 600rwhp with a 454 or something.
Everything else looks fine but I'd do springs/shocks before any of the other suspension stuff. Talk to Strano - the biggest problem with the car is the stock DeCarbons are total crap. The stock springs are actually okay and launch pretty good. Just needs better shocks.
I didn't see an underdrive pulley. Powerbond is pretty decent. ATI is the best, but without a stroker crankshaft, I wouldn't worry with it. Pulley is worth 5-7hp. And since you'll be running a cam, the idle will be set high enough that you won't have to worry about the alternator not charing at idle due to being "underdriven."
Talk to Brian Tooley about getting them with turned down LS3 valves (stock Ferrea in TFS heads are 110g... turned down 83g!) and running PM Guides with his Platinum Springs. Total for that is about $1975 and then you can run your stock rockers with a Comp Trunion upgrade.
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-3937-cl...-bolt-cam.aspx
is this the chain youre referring to?
Also $500 for a UD pulley for 5hp isnt really worth it.
Last edited by KingPin1094; Nov 12, 2012 at 07:06 PM.
Yeah just PM him. If he doesn't respond right away give him a call: 888 959-8865
And this is the chain (though it's cheaper through Katech and every other vendor at 149.99):
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-2281-iw...ing-chain.aspx
And this is the chain (though it's cheaper through Katech and every other vendor at 149.99):
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-2281-iw...ing-chain.aspx
Everything else looks fine but I'd do springs/shocks before any of the other suspension stuff. Talk to Strano - the biggest problem with the car is the stock DeCarbons are total crap. The stock springs are actually okay and launch pretty good. Just needs better shocks.
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