First Post / Advice on build
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First Post / Advice on build I have tried to search for a similar build to mine and can't find one. This is my first post here. I have a 00 Trans am she just rolled 60k. Not a daily car. Here is a list of what i currently have.
TSP 1 7/8 Lts / exhaust, fast 92/92, yank SS 3600, sonnax shift kit, B&M cooler, 373s, Tsunami cam ( 235/240 .622/.615 111LSA ) with prc .650 dual springs, pushrods etc... ls7 lifters, melling high volume oil pump? (opinons on that please) rollmaster ls2 timing set, prc 225 as cast heads (62cc) want to use when I build bigger motor.., triunion upgrade, and racetronix fuel pump with hotwire kit... slp 85maf/intake ... probably couple other stuff im forgetting... I also want to do a 100-150 shot what size injectors should I run and what kit? What do you think this combo is going to make? Should I change anything? Ive done a lot of research but this is the first car I put together. .I have spent a lot of money in past couple days. really looking for advice... All my parts are still on there way so I can change for what's best.
Sorry for horrible format/ grammar. Thank you.
TSP 1 7/8 Lts / exhaust, fast 92/92, yank SS 3600, sonnax shift kit, B&M cooler, 373s, Tsunami cam ( 235/240 .622/.615 111LSA ) with prc .650 dual springs, pushrods etc... ls7 lifters, melling high volume oil pump? (opinons on that please) rollmaster ls2 timing set, prc 225 as cast heads (62cc) want to use when I build bigger motor.., triunion upgrade, and racetronix fuel pump with hotwire kit... slp 85maf/intake ... probably couple other stuff im forgetting... I also want to do a 100-150 shot what size injectors should I run and what kit? What do you think this combo is going to make? Should I change anything? Ive done a lot of research but this is the first car I put together. .I have spent a lot of money in past couple days. really looking for advice... All my parts are still on there way so I can change for what's best.
Sorry for horrible format/ grammar. Thank you.
Last edited by andrewt; Mar 11, 2015 at 06:47 AM.
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Figure I'll help you out bro.
Check out these two threads. The cam specs is close to yours and he also is spraying nitrous.....
https://ls1tech.com/forums/10-second-club/1707835-brian-tooley-cam-stock-ls1-241s-175-shot-10-01-134-a.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/1662202-brian-tooley-cam-stock-ls1-241s-fast-90-90-th400-9-420-rwhp.html
Check out these two threads. The cam specs is close to yours and he also is spraying nitrous.....
https://ls1tech.com/forums/10-second-club/1707835-brian-tooley-cam-stock-ls1-241s-175-shot-10-01-134-a.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/1662202-brian-tooley-cam-stock-ls1-241s-fast-90-90-th400-9-420-rwhp.html
I'd personally go with NX or Nitrous Outlet, but that's just my preference. I'd also to a Racetronix pump with 42lb injectors as well. NGK BR7 plugs would be good too. Sounds like a solid build
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I already have what I want to achieve my goal... Its more of are the ls7 lifters sufficient. Should I go with the morel 5315 lifters instead? Is that the right oil pump I should use? What head gaskets should I use? will 42# injectors suffice? or anything else I am missing..
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My setup is similar albeit a little tamer than what you have. I run ls7 lifters with stock rockers to 6800 regularly with no issues, but I run a little weaker spring than the .650 or .660's everyone else does. Many will say they are insufficient for that kind of rpm, however I've had no issues. I run the stock oil pump still with no issues, consensus says the Melling is a nice upgrade from stock. Stock MLS gaskets work very well for me, I have also used mls gaskets on every other engine I've built. 42 lb injectors should be more than sufficient unless you plan to go FI later on. If you have it in the budget to upgrade to the morels and Melling pump I say go for it. It's cheap insurance although myself and others on here have had good luck with the GM stuff. Hope this helps, and welcome to Tech.
Also Nitrous Express would be my choice for nitrous, although Nitrous Outlet also has excellent products.
Also Nitrous Express would be my choice for nitrous, although Nitrous Outlet also has excellent products.
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I ran a setup very very close to that when I had my Trans Am. I had 3.23's, little smaller fam, and was on stock heads but it put down a nice 640rwhp on spray. Pretty good through the auto and it made 424rwhp on n/a.
Agreed. If I could do it again I'd get morels for peice of mind even though the ls7s are probably fine. Plus I would probably get a custom specced cam paired for the heads and gogo juice.
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I did get the melling pump..I was thinking to pulling to 7k. Would the Morels handle that reliably?..There not going to see that everytime I drive it but for sure couple times a year... I did also get the triunion upgrade.. I want to make close to 600whp on the bottle? possible?... Thanks for the injectors thats what others have told me I should get..
Last edited by andrewt; Mar 8, 2015 at 01:24 AM.
I wouldn't get to wrapped up in what it makes on the dyno. 600 whp is achievable but unless you have supporting mods......Built trans, and at least a 12 bolt the torque that it will make on spray is gonna hurt the trans and rear real quick. I think your hp is very achievable though based on what you have.
Similar build....https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamomet...o-results.html
Similar build....https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamomet...o-results.html
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I have $ put back for trans an rear..put the 3.73s in like 8 months ago not planning on fully building the car 
Just got to see how long I can make the stocks last.. Im ordering the Morels now.. all i have left is injectors.. Who should i go with..
Just got to see how long I can make the stocks last.. Im ordering the Morels now.. all i have left is injectors.. Who should i go with.. Thread Starter
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What cam? What others mods? how big of shot to make 640whp?
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Morel Lifters & Melling Oil Pump Good Investment for 7K RPM even
If only occasionally.
I recommend the Nitrous Outlet plate kit, room to grow, and GREAT!
Customer Service. Good Luck and keep us updated!
If only occasionally.
I recommend the Nitrous Outlet plate kit, room to grow, and GREAT!
Customer Service. Good Luck and keep us updated!
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Car is running. But I haven't started the swap yet. All the parts are still on the way.. the car has only had all the bolt ons and the fast 92/92 with the gears up until now. I will definitely keep updated. I think I will order the plate kit from from nitrous outlet this week. Need to get in contact them.
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this is what i eneded up with...... TSP 1 7/8 Lts / exhaust, fast 92/92, yank SS 3600, sonnax shift kit, B&M cooler, 373s, Tsunami cam ( 235/240 .622/.615 111LSA ) with prc .650 dual springs, pushrods etc... morel 5315s.., melling high volume oil pump, rollmaster ls2 timing set, prc 225 as cast heads (62cc) Cometic .040 head gaskets... triunion upgrade, and racetronix fuel pump with hotwire kit... slp 85maf/intake ..92mm plate kit 150 shot...
Last edited by andrewt; Mar 13, 2015 at 07:10 AM.