Generation III Internal Engine 1997-2006 LS1 | LS6
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Help! Advice on HC setup for Vette

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:38 AM
  #1  
Vettish's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City
Default Help! Advice on HC setup for Vette

Hey everyone,
Have some questions and need advice on the setup I'm working on. Looking to get good midpower range and around 400rwhp. Can I use the stock ls6 springs from the 243 heads with the larger camshaft without any problems? Also with the heads are sodium filled lightweight valves. What makes these valves so good? Any suggestions/advice will be appreciated:

LS6 Oil Pump, LS6 Heads, LS6 intake, LS2 Timing Chain, Ported TB, Supermaxx longtube headers, Y1 camshaft 234/240 .598/.608 113, Springs/Retainers/Rods, MSD wires, Underdrive Pulley, MSD Wires, and a good tune.

Car is not a daily driver and want to sqeeze a lot of power out of it but only have a typical college kids budget of about $6,000+.
Reply
Old Mar 20, 2006 | 07:36 AM
  #2  
JoeyGC5's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 2,645
Likes: 0
From: St Joe, MO
Default

Originally Posted by Vettish
Hey everyone,
Have some questions and need advice on the setup I'm working on. Looking to get good midpower range and around 400rwhp. Can I use the stock ls6 springs from the 243 heads with the larger camshaft without any problems? Also with the heads are sodium filled lightweight valves. What makes these valves so good? Any suggestions/advice will be appreciated:

LS6 Oil Pump, LS6 Heads, LS6 intake, LS2 Timing Chain, Ported TB, Supermaxx longtube headers, Y1 camshaft 234/240 .598/.608 113, Springs/Retainers/Rods, MSD wires, Underdrive Pulley, MSD Wires, and a good tune.

Car is not a daily driver and want to sqeeze a lot of power out of it but only have a typical college kids budget of about $6,000+.
With that cam, you'll need one of these sets Crane duals/PRC duals/Patriot duals of valve springs. As the ZO6 valve springs won't last long at all. The valves are light weight, that was the whole purpose in the use of them.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:09 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE