OK I FOUND THE OTHER DAY IN SUMMIT A LS1 TO LS6 CONVERSION KIT FOR MY 98 TRANS AM.IT COMES WITH CYLINDER HEADS, HEAD BOLTS,GASKETS,LS6 CAM WITH 204/218 DURATION AND .550/.550 LIFT,AND ALL THE OTHER GOODIES.ITS $2307.95 A well would it be worth it of should i just go with a different cam and a aftermarket ls6 intake and headers. heads will the last thing i put on because of cost. so whats your guys oppinion my goal is to have around 400 to 420 on motor and a little higher on spray.so whats the verdict guys yay or nay and info thanks..

o sorry for the cap lock lol

 

You can a better set than that. Hit up Texas-Speed ----> and check out their Head&Cam Packages. They have a package thats about $300 more and you get your choice of cam, AFR 205cc heads, and hardened pushrods. Another package which is cheaper than the one your looking at has Stage 2.5 5.3 Heads, choice of cam, and hardened pushrods.
-Joel

 

You could save about $600.00 and get the patriot heads fully assembled 5.3's and custom grind, and still have mod money left over. LS6 conversion is more of a nostalgia thing. Do what 2000Hawk said as well if you want the powerful option. With that cam in for a while you will be hurtin to go bigger sooner than later.

 

Hell, you have the gears for a bigger cam. Don't sell yourself short. And if you are looking for that 420 range of N/A power you arent going to be really getting it with the LS6 cam. Depending on your shot size don't pick your cam based on Nitrous. Chances are you will only spray about 2-5% of the time...and maybe even lower. Yeah, it is a good cam to spray, but there is a lot of options out there. Since you don't have forged parts in the bottom end I am assuming that you are not going to exceed the 150 shot.

What is your overall goal for the car?
Are you going direct port or wet/dry?

We have to know this sorta stuff to give you an idea or ballpark figure on what you are looking for. You will have an easier time being a dyno queen with an M6 so that will help out some.

 

If you are looking for the 420 range, all you need is a larger cam and LT's to get you there.

 

Spend your money on an aftermarket cam with more duration and higher lift...along with better flowing "ported" heads. If you did the conversion, you would find yourself wanting more....that is a promise.

 

Any mod you do to these cars make you want more. Just a drive in a car like these and you get the need for power.
-Joel

 

thanks guys for the replys my overall goal is to acheve the 420 na range because its my daily drive and im goin to go wet and nothign over 100 shot thats plenty for me untilll i forged the bottom end..also you are right i never did like that cam i want a larger duration cam been lookign serious into the tsp magic stick and pacesetter heads and might just give my ole heads the good port and polish ..thanks guys for the input i was just curious about the kit i thaught it was alil high personaly for what you get also

 

There you go! Don't fear the big ones!

 

https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-ls1-owners-newbie-tech/409048-h-c-12-bolt.html

Check that thread out...

If you plan on spraying it, save your money and go cam only. Bigger jets for the juice cost a little bit less than new heads

Plus you're going to need that money for the 10 bolt.


PS - that thread was with stock gears, 4.10's are even weaker.

 

Hey Chris if you can find a better price than Summit's, and They can look/call and verify that its a lower price Summit will beat that price by a buck. Im sure there are better options then the conversion but, just food for thought if you do decide to get the kit. Let me know if you want to buy it and give me a call my ext. is 5786. or PM me.

 

If H/C is your choice, then TSP LS2 heads with TSP cam of choice is cheaper and will net you more power.
Patriot has similar setup as well
Shop around.