So I'm slowly but surely compiling everything I want to add to my 2001 Camaro Z28 to make it a streetable but cammed car, hoping for around 400WHP. Also my car is an auto, just fyi.


CURRENT MODS

- Speed Engineering 1 3/4 Longtubes
- SLP LM1 catback
- P&P Throttlebody
- SLP Lid
- Mail in Frost Tune
- Upgraded to 3.23 gears from 2.73

CURRENTLY HAVE PARTS LIST

- Stage II 4l60e racing transmission ($1,500)
- 3200 TCI Stall
- 243 heads
- Poly Motor&Transmission Mounts

LOOKING AT PURCHASING

- Torquer V2 Cam
- LS6 Oil Pump (is this recommended?)
- LS2 Timing Chain (recommended or required?)
- Transmission Cooler
- Gasket Kit
- 36 lb fuel injectors (I assume I'll need bigger injectors for this cam?)
- New catback, haven't decided, but LM1 with a V2 Cam will probably sound like ****, I'm open to suggestions really. I would like to add an electric cut out to the catback as well.
- 160* T-stat (I'm in Indiana, but the car will only be driven in the spring, summer, and fall. Recommended?)
- Full engine rebuild. (My rear main seal is leaking, and for $1,500 I know a guy who will completely rebuild the engine and add the cam and all the other goodies at no additional cost. So it's not just a cam and heads install, but an engine rebuild as well.)
- Good Dyno tune.

I have a set of Brian Tooley springs lined up, haven't purchased them yet. I also need to find a set of hardened Pushrods.

So this is my list and how far along I am so far. Anything else you guys would recommend? Do all of these mods and adds sound worthwhile? Should I also add a larger/stronger fuel pump? I've found some cheap fuel injectors on Ebay, Bosch 36lb injectors all 8 for $99, they're refurbished. Not sure if I should take a chance on those or not.

I've heard I also may as well replace the spark plugs while in there. Am I missing anything and does this combo sound good? Just shooting for a brand new tranny and motor for a car that will spend 98% of its life on the streets, with maybe 3-6 track runs a year, that's it.

 

why would you buy more 36# injectors when you already have some. 36# injectors are big enough for this build. More converter would be better.

 

Nah keep the converter, you need less cam and a better rear end. Look into the titan 3 for LS1 engines. (Should be 224/228) that's a good cam for the street and those heads. Oh and save for a new rear end and driveshaft if you want to do any real racing. Id highly recommend upgrading the suspension as well, lower control arms, torque arm, panhard, poly mounts, safety loop (especially with stock rear) just to name a few.

 

I have heard mixed opinions onTCI. I would go Yank or Circle D. I would definitely do the timing chain and oil pump while you are there. I put just recently did a Yank 3k, 228r, and 799 heads.