Heads & Cam questions
04-04-2011, 09:58 AM
#1
Heads & Cam questions After doing a ton of reading I'm leaning toward the PRC 2.5 LS6 heads/cam package and possibly having them milled to up the compression. These heads are hard to beat for the money. My budget is ~ $3000 with EVERYTHING (plugs, wires, oil pump, timing chain, gaskets, pulley..etc) including tune...I'll be doing the install myself.
I'm just not really sure about what to mill them to and if I really should, just not educated enough on the subject. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I'd also like some cam suggestions. I have an M6 that is not a DD, I probably only put 700mi on it a year. I just cruise to cars shows and some joyrides but that's about it. It's a full bolt-on full suspension with 341hp and 355tq on Mustang dyno. I'd like a good 430rwhp but don't plan on doing a Fast intake, my TB is ported and I'll add a UD crank pulley. I didn't really want to change my gears either. Possibly down the road if I do a 12 bolt but not now. I don't mind going to a decent size cam but I also don't wanna be changing springs or stalling at stop lights. If anything I'd prefer something with more mid-range to upper end power.
I've heard good things about the MS3 but that may be too big for me. Maybe the Torquer V2?
Thanks for the help!
I'm just not really sure about what to mill them to and if I really should, just not educated enough on the subject. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I'd also like some cam suggestions. I have an M6 that is not a DD, I probably only put 700mi on it a year. I just cruise to cars shows and some joyrides but that's about it. It's a full bolt-on full suspension with 341hp and 355tq on Mustang dyno. I'd like a good 430rwhp but don't plan on doing a Fast intake, my TB is ported and I'll add a UD crank pulley. I didn't really want to change my gears either. Possibly down the road if I do a 12 bolt but not now. I don't mind going to a decent size cam but I also don't wanna be changing springs or stalling at stop lights. If anything I'd prefer something with more mid-range to upper end power.
I've heard good things about the MS3 but that may be too big for me. Maybe the Torquer V2?
Thanks for the help!
04-04-2011, 10:02 AM
#2
Another option is to look for used AFR or Trick Flow heads in the classified section. You should be able to find some for $1,500.00 or so. As far as what to mill the heads to, that all depends on what cam you decide to run. I would suggest you contact one of the vendors and have them custom spec you a cam to meet your needs and go with whatever heads you decide on. You can't go wrong with a custom cam, but be prepared to answer a lot of questions in regards to your setup and goals. Good luck with everything.
04-04-2011, 01:20 PM
#3
I thought of that, but I'm not really one to buy **** used. Are aftermarket heads that much better. What kinds of numbers would you see over a cast head? I've seen a lot of budget heads/cam with the numbers I'm looking for. As much as I drive the car an extra $800 - $1000 for just the heads is questionable for me.
04-04-2011, 01:47 PM
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I just got the Patriot stage 2 heads and a TSP 233/239 112lsa cam. I love this cam and it seems to be in the middle of the Torquer 2 and MS3 as I was deciding on these 3. I am happy at what I went with. Maybe try this cam.
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04-04-2011, 03:27 PM
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Yeah, Ls6 with a ported TB. I've seen good results from the Fast 102 but with the intake, TB and fuel rails it looks like a $1500 upgrade. If I can get about 100 horse from heads/cam I'd be very happy.
Sidieux.....what other mods do you have and what did you dyno at?
Sidieux.....what other mods do you have and what did you dyno at?
04-04-2011, 05:26 PM
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After doing a ton of reading I'm leaning toward the PRC 2.5 LS6 heads/cam package and possibly having them milled to up the compression. These heads are hard to beat for the money. My budget is ~ $3000 with EVERYTHING (plugs, wires, oil pump, timing chain, gaskets, pulley..etc) including tune...I'll be doing the install myself.
I'm just not really sure about what to mill them to and if I really should, just not educated enough on the subject. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I'd also like some cam suggestions. I have an M6 that is not a DD, I probably only put 700mi on it a year. I just cruise to cars shows and some joyrides but that's about it. It's a full bolt-on full suspension with 341hp and 355tq on Mustang dyno. I'd like a good 430rwhp but don't plan on doing a Fast intake, my TB is ported and I'll add a UD crank pulley. I didn't really want to change my gears either. Possibly down the road if I do a 12 bolt but not now. I don't mind going to a decent size cam but I also don't wanna be changing springs or stalling at stop lights. If anything I'd prefer something with more mid-range to upper end power.
I've heard good things about the MS3 but that may be too big for me. Maybe the Torquer V2?
Thanks for the help!
I'm just not really sure about what to mill them to and if I really should, just not educated enough on the subject. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I'd also like some cam suggestions. I have an M6 that is not a DD, I probably only put 700mi on it a year. I just cruise to cars shows and some joyrides but that's about it. It's a full bolt-on full suspension with 341hp and 355tq on Mustang dyno. I'd like a good 430rwhp but don't plan on doing a Fast intake, my TB is ported and I'll add a UD crank pulley. I didn't really want to change my gears either. Possibly down the road if I do a 12 bolt but not now. I don't mind going to a decent size cam but I also don't wanna be changing springs or stalling at stop lights. If anything I'd prefer something with more mid-range to upper end power.
I've heard good things about the MS3 but that may be too big for me. Maybe the Torquer V2?
Thanks for the help!