heads/cam/forged ls1 build
heads/cam/forged ls1 build Hey guys, im working on a heads/cam build on my 2000 Trans Am... listed
below are the parts ive already bought... Im building a Th400 for the car and i
already have a strange S60 with 3.54 gears... Im currently spraying a 150
shot on the car running BR7EF plugs... what would your recommendations be
for a forged rod and piston setup on a alluminum block LS1 be? i would like to
increase compression if possible... i believe on the stock rotating assembly i
would be right at 10.8:1 compression...
I already have a ls6 intake...
Precision Race Components As-Cast 225cc Cathedral Cylinder Heads 62cc
Texas Speed & Performance Magic Stick v.3 (MS3)
Camshaft: 237/242, .603/.609, 113 LSA
Texas Speed & Performance 7.450 Chromemoly Pushrod
Deluxe Heads & Camshaft Bolt & Gasket Kit
Cometic LSx Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set,
Cometic LS1/LS2/LS6 Cathedral-Port Intake Manifold Gasket Set
Pair of GM MLS 5.7L LS1 Cylinder Head Gaskets
ARP 97-03 LS1 Hex Head Bolt Kit, LS1/LS6-Based Engines
ARP LS1 Harmonic Balancer Bolt
GM LS7 Lifter
Rollmaster LS2 Single Roller Timing Set - 1X Cam Gear
Melling High Pressure Oil Pump, 1997+ LSx Based Vehicles
COMP Cams LSx Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade
FAST 36 lb. Fuel Injectors, Set of 8
Racetronix Performance Fuel Pump Assembly, 1999-2002 LS1 F-Body
Racetronix Fuel Pump Wiring Harness Only, 1999-02 LS1 F-Body
GM LS2 Lifter Tray
below are the parts ive already bought... Im building a Th400 for the car and i
already have a strange S60 with 3.54 gears... Im currently spraying a 150
shot on the car running BR7EF plugs... what would your recommendations be
for a forged rod and piston setup on a alluminum block LS1 be? i would like to
increase compression if possible... i believe on the stock rotating assembly i
would be right at 10.8:1 compression...
I already have a ls6 intake...
Precision Race Components As-Cast 225cc Cathedral Cylinder Heads 62cc
Texas Speed & Performance Magic Stick v.3 (MS3)
Camshaft: 237/242, .603/.609, 113 LSA
Texas Speed & Performance 7.450 Chromemoly Pushrod
Deluxe Heads & Camshaft Bolt & Gasket Kit
Cometic LSx Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set,
Cometic LS1/LS2/LS6 Cathedral-Port Intake Manifold Gasket Set
Pair of GM MLS 5.7L LS1 Cylinder Head Gaskets
ARP 97-03 LS1 Hex Head Bolt Kit, LS1/LS6-Based Engines
ARP LS1 Harmonic Balancer Bolt
GM LS7 Lifter
Rollmaster LS2 Single Roller Timing Set - 1X Cam Gear
Melling High Pressure Oil Pump, 1997+ LSx Based Vehicles
COMP Cams LSx Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade
FAST 36 lb. Fuel Injectors, Set of 8
Racetronix Performance Fuel Pump Assembly, 1999-2002 LS1 F-Body
Racetronix Fuel Pump Wiring Harness Only, 1999-02 LS1 F-Body
GM LS2 Lifter Tray
I'm having a little trouble reading your post but yes the BR7 plugs are a good choice, and for a good forged assembly I went with Thompson Motorsports. Hope that helps a little
Not a fan of the MS3 FWIW. I also wouldn't pick up push rods until you have it assembled and can measure. With the LS7s you'll probably need shorter not longer ones. Especially with higher compression I'd like to see a .040 head gasket to tighten the squish and control detonation. Are you still going to run the little 75mm TB and LS1 MAF?
P.S. I didn't see headers or exhaust either.
P.S. I didn't see headers or exhaust either.
Last edited by svede1212; Jan 6, 2015 at 03:21 PM.
sorry about the confusion guys... lol yes i have pacesetter headers and y-pipe (crappy merge i know).... any particular reason why you dont like the ms3 cam?
Ive only heard good things about the cam when matched with a properly stalled auto transmission... I will continue to spray nitrous as well with the forged setup... what are your guys opinion on the cometic head gaskets? ive heard through the grapevine that they are more prone to leaking than the gm mls head gaskets
Ive only heard good things about the cam when matched with a properly stalled auto transmission... I will continue to spray nitrous as well with the forged setup... what are your guys opinion on the cometic head gaskets? ive heard through the grapevine that they are more prone to leaking than the gm mls head gaskets
