370 tight budget
370 tight budget I have a 370 short block with mahle -4cc flat tops but Im on a really tight budget. Currently im pulling out a 5.3 with ls6 cam and 862 heads. Already have arp studs and gm gaskets for the swap.
Now i know the 862 heads will really choke it back so im gonna pick up some cheap 317s.
Question is will the ls6 cam affect the peak power or power band negatively?
This is going in a truck and i intend to keep it mild, quiet exhaust, low overlap, just a street truck.
Need your opinions. Just want it to pull strong/smooth through the power band.
Now i know the 862 heads will really choke it back so im gonna pick up some cheap 317s.
Question is will the ls6 cam affect the peak power or power band negatively?
This is going in a truck and i intend to keep it mild, quiet exhaust, low overlap, just a street truck.
Need your opinions. Just want it to pull strong/smooth through the power band.
Last edited by Trevor F; Apr 18, 2014 at 09:56 PM.
I would try to pick up some 243 or 799 heads and run the ls6 cam if your on a tight budget. The extra compression will give you some more power and you can always swap cams later if you want a little more. The LS6 cam isn't the greatest for that motor but its not going a dog by any means.
Last edited by conan; Apr 18, 2014 at 10:13 PM.
Well thats basically what i needed to know, the 5.3/ls6 combo was very lacking lol.
I would like to pick up some 243s but if i dont find any in my price range ill settle for 317s the bigger valves and flow #s compared to my 862s should be a sufficient upgrade.
Thanks for your reply.
I see 241s fairly cheap and they use same valves as 317 would they offer any benefit over the 317 to help the cr?
I would like to pick up some 243s but if i dont find any in my price range ill settle for 317s the bigger valves and flow #s compared to my 862s should be a sufficient upgrade.
Thanks for your reply.
I see 241s fairly cheap and they use same valves as 317 would they offer any benefit over the 317 to help the cr?
Last edited by Trevor F; Apr 18, 2014 at 10:24 PM.
I'm running milled 317s on mine with a decent sized cam an it flies! My compression is 10.5:1. Even though it's a mild build I would get something a little bigger than the ls6 cam
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Hey Trevor nice build. I would definitely pick up some 243s and run a lil larger cam. Something around 228/228 for a dd. The bigger cubes will soak up a healthier cam. I could probably find u a set of 243s if your interested.
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I have a 370 short block with mahle -4cc flat tops but Im on a really tight budget. Currently im pulling out a 5.3 with ls6 cam and 862 heads. Already have arp studs and gm gaskets for the swap.
Now i know the 862 heads will really choke it back so im gonna pick up some cheap 317s.
Question is will the ls6 cam affect the peak power or power band negatively?
This is going in a truck and i intend to keep it mild, quiet exhaust, low overlap, just a street truck.
Need your opinions. Just want it to pull strong/smooth through the power band.
Now i know the 862 heads will really choke it back so im gonna pick up some cheap 317s.
Question is will the ls6 cam affect the peak power or power band negatively?
This is going in a truck and i intend to keep it mild, quiet exhaust, low overlap, just a street truck.
Need your opinions. Just want it to pull strong/smooth through the power band.
its not that i dont want to up the cam and go for 243s but this is my main transportation so in a tight spot to use what i got. Im just making sure im not hurting performance by running what i got now. This leaves room on the table for a future head/cam swap as well.
keep in mind im still on a 60e until i can fund a 80 too lol
keep in mind im still on a 60e until i can fund a 80 too lol
