Head Advice: Noob Seeking Torque Monster
Head Advice: Noob Seeking Torque Monster I am looking to upgrade the top end now and really want to focus more on under the curve power as the car is a weekend warrior and spends most of its time around town, stoplight to stoplight, and shows. I really would like something that just plants you into the back of your seat, everyone knows that "someone sitting on your chest" feeling.
Keep in mind I would like to keep this on a budget, say under 2K. Here is what I was thinking...
AI 219cc (not HCR) 241 heads (milled .030)
FAST 92/92 setup (used)
Ford red top injectors
Would this set up go well with my 228r cam give me the results I am looking for or is there a better budget set up that would work better with my current cam.
Note: its a fun weekend/summer car that I am just looking to add some more low/midrange power. Not looking to squeeze every HP out of the car.
Thanks in advance guys!
Keep in mind I would like to keep this on a budget, say under 2K. Here is what I was thinking...
AI 219cc (not HCR) 241 heads (milled .030)
FAST 92/92 setup (used)
Ford red top injectors
Would this set up go well with my 228r cam give me the results I am looking for or is there a better budget set up that would work better with my current cam.
Note: its a fun weekend/summer car that I am just looking to add some more low/midrange power. Not looking to squeeze every HP out of the car.
Thanks in advance guys!
3600 stall and you want lowend torque for what? Stop fixating on torque keep the duration reasonable and consider 3.73s.
People fixate on lowend torque as a kneejerk reaction to the overly common tendency for others to get carried away with duration and use LSA to tame it, too much duration and too wide LSA both hurt torque.
People fixate on lowend torque as a kneejerk reaction to the overly common tendency for others to get carried away with duration and use LSA to tame it, too much duration and too wide LSA both hurt torque.
3600 stall and you want lowend torque for what? Stop fixating on torque keep the duration reasonable and consider 3.73s.
People fixate on lowend torque as a kneejerk reaction to the overly common tendency for others to get carried away with duration and use LSA to tame it, too much duration and too wide LSA both hurt torque.
People fixate on lowend torque as a kneejerk reaction to the overly common tendency for others to get carried away with duration and use LSA to tame it, too much duration and too wide LSA both hurt torque.
Last edited by Camarokid327; Jan 23, 2015 at 07:10 PM.
HCR isn't needed with a small cam. You'll just run into knock issues with too much compression. The FAST helps everywhere.
Those two upgrades would probably add 25-30rwtq across the board and 40-50rwhp.
Those two upgrades would probably add 25-30rwtq across the board and 40-50rwhp.
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I would definitely do the heads. I would also just keep your LS6 manifold and use the money to purchase an under drive pulley and I would do the gear swap to some 3:73 gears. Would be a very fun car.
Are you referring to .040 milling of the heads being better or using a .040 thick gasket or a stock MLS?
Looks like I am going to pull the trigger on the 219cc AI heads (milled .030), .040 gaskets, and fast 92/92 for now. (gears afterwards)
With that said, I have another question for you guys, would my PAC 1218 springs still suffice with this set up?
Thanks everyone!
Like always, the more research we do the more we question the direction of our builds! 
I've narrowed it down to two different set ups that would fit in my budget (3K)...which of the two do you guys think would be better as fun weekend street car around town and still put down good numbers?? (~420-30rwhp)
Both would have the SLP lid, stock MAF, PAC1218 springs and A4 (SS3600 w/ 3.23s)
1. 228r 112 (current cam), AI 219CC 241s, Fast 92/92, SLP Lid/stock MAF.
2. F13 112 (230/232), lightly worked 243s, Fast 92/92, SLP lid/stock MAF
I've narrowed it down to two different set ups that would fit in my budget (3K)...which of the two do you guys think would be better as fun weekend street car around town and still put down good numbers?? (~420-30rwhp)
Both would have the SLP lid, stock MAF, PAC1218 springs and A4 (SS3600 w/ 3.23s)
1. 228r 112 (current cam), AI 219CC 241s, Fast 92/92, SLP Lid/stock MAF.
2. F13 112 (230/232), lightly worked 243s, Fast 92/92, SLP lid/stock MAF