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new to this LS Good afternoon, My name is Jarod and i am new to this forums and new to getting this far into the motor. I would like to build up a 2002 Z28 Camaro i will be getting in a couple of days. I have done small things in the past to my cars like headers, intake, exhaust, pulley but nothing this crazy. I found a kit that i like for the top end and was wondering if it would work with a pro-charger in the future if i decide to do so. I wont run a lot of boost maybe 10 pounds at the most. I know i will have to dig in the the bottom end first before i go that far but that will be in a later time.I was wondering if it would work or not? If not can you please explain why and what i need to change in this setup for it to work. thanks for your help!
* Prc stage 2.5 Ported 5.3 heads (cathedral port) with 59cc w/dual valve springs
* Hawks sinister cam 320/236 .591''/.601'' 112 LSA
* 7.400'' chromoly pushrods
* Fast 102mm LSX intake manifold (cathedral port heads)
* Fast fuel rail kit
* Nick Williams 102mm throttle body
* 100mm MAF mass air flow kit
* 42lbs/hr fuel injectors
* Prc stage 2.5 Ported 5.3 heads (cathedral port) with 59cc w/dual valve springs
* Hawks sinister cam 320/236 .591''/.601'' 112 LSA
* 7.400'' chromoly pushrods
* Fast 102mm LSX intake manifold (cathedral port heads)
* Fast fuel rail kit
* Nick Williams 102mm throttle body
* 100mm MAF mass air flow kit
* 42lbs/hr fuel injectors
Last edited by J-LS; Apr 26, 2018 at 01:46 PM.
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Thanks JoeNova for the response. Ya i see i put them in wrong. the cam specs are 320/236 .591''/.601'' 112 LSA. what is a safe compression. Can't i get a dish piston later to lower the compression when i redo the bottom end before the pro-charger. when i looked the stock compression of the Z28 LS1 it was10 to 10.1. what would this kit bring the compression ratio to? and what is a safe compression for 10 pounds. Or what would be a better setup?
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Good afternoon, My name is Jarod and i am new to this forums and new to getting this far into the motor. I would like to build up a 2002 Z28 Camaro i will be getting in a couple of days. I have done small things in the past to my cars like headers, intake, exhaust, pulley but nothing this crazy. I found a kit that i like for the top end and was wondering if it would work with a pro-charger in the future if i decide to do so. I wont run a lot of boost maybe 10 pounds at the most. I know i will have to dig in the the bottom end first before i go that far but that will be in a later time.I was wondering if it would work or not? If not can you please explain why and what i need to change in this setup for it to work. thanks for your help!
* Prc stage 2.5 Ported 5.3 heads (cathedral port) with 59cc w/dual valve springs
* Hawks sinister cam 320/263 .591''/.601'' 112 LSA
* 7.400'' chromoly pushrods
* Fast 102mm LSX intake manifold (cathedral port heads)
* Fast fuel rail kit
* Nick Williams 102mm throttle body
* 100mm MAF mass air flow kit
* 42lbs/hr fuel injectors
* Prc stage 2.5 Ported 5.3 heads (cathedral port) with 59cc w/dual valve springs
* Hawks sinister cam 320/263 .591''/.601'' 112 LSA
* 7.400'' chromoly pushrods
* Fast 102mm LSX intake manifold (cathedral port heads)
* Fast fuel rail kit
* Nick Williams 102mm throttle body
* 100mm MAF mass air flow kit
* 42lbs/hr fuel injectors
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1) See if you can get a set of ported 317 castings. The 71cc chambers will lower your compression for forced induction.
2) Look into getting some 60# injectors, better to start with room to grow.
3) Get a custom grind cam for your application or get a well known boost oriented cam.
4) Invest in a new fuel pump before the procharger goes in.
5) You may not necessarily need to tear into the bottom end before the boost. I would opt to slap it all together and build a forged shortblock on the side for the future when you need it.
2) Look into getting some 60# injectors, better to start with room to grow.
3) Get a custom grind cam for your application or get a well known boost oriented cam.
4) Invest in a new fuel pump before the procharger goes in.
5) You may not necessarily need to tear into the bottom end before the boost. I would opt to slap it all together and build a forged shortblock on the side for the future when you need it.
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all great points ^^^^^. also don't buy push rods until you have the cam in the motor ,and the heads on .use a push rod checking tool ,to get the right length.what you considering for rocker arms ? boosting any engine opens up a couple cans of worms .
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Thanks ss.slp.sl1. I was just going to go with the LS6 rocker arms cause i was told they are good. If you have any good experience with any rocker arms, some suggestions are appreciated.
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from Hawks webpage:
Cam, Sinister 230/236 .591"/.601" 112 LSA Camshaft (recommended for LS1, LS6, LS2 engines only)
This camshaft features Comp Cams XER lobes! The XER lobes have been proven to make big horsepower & torque thanks to their aggressive ramp rates & healthy lift.
1800-6800 RPM Power Band; This is an excellent performance camshaft with an agressive idle! Custom tuning required
This camshaft typically gains approximately 45-60rwhp!
NOTE: This is a 3 bolt cam, for models with a single bolt cam (LS3) you will need a 3 bolt cam conversion kit which we sell, call us for details.
Cam, Sinister 230/236 .591"/.601" 112 LSA Camshaft (recommended for LS1, LS6, LS2 engines only)
This camshaft features Comp Cams XER lobes! The XER lobes have been proven to make big horsepower & torque thanks to their aggressive ramp rates & healthy lift.
1800-6800 RPM Power Band; This is an excellent performance camshaft with an agressive idle! Custom tuning required
This camshaft typically gains approximately 45-60rwhp!
NOTE: This is a 3 bolt cam, for models with a single bolt cam (LS3) you will need a 3 bolt cam conversion kit which we sell, call us for details.