Questions for the H/C guys..
06-13-2007, 07:31 PM
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Questions for the H/C guys.. Preface: I've done a little research and if I decide to part from regular bolton's I am going to dive into a head and cam deal. The following are questions related to the setup that will be encountered.
Current modifications -
Mac Mids w/ off road Y
SLP Loudmouth
LS1 Manifold
Lid
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Modifications prior to H/C -
Yank SS3600
LS6 Manifold
Better Tires
Full airride suspension
The car isn't necessarily daily driven as I have a work van. But it is my DD aside from that. I have been eying up the 228R as I don't feel like I want to go any larger than that. Most of all I do not really want to have to spin my motor higher than stock if I can help it. I am aware of paying to play, but I would like my play time to be limited as to accommodate my budget.
Question(s) -
Is the 228R suited to what I am looking for with the vehicle, if not what would be another recommendation?
What heads would the previously noted cam (either 228R or suggested) benefit from on a non budget view (total best) and from a view which is a little more money conscious?
Compression Ratio, with noted heads, what should be done as far as gaskets?
If I wind up leaving power on the table, so be it. The car will not see the track but it will see some spirited street driving.
Current modifications -
Mac Mids w/ off road Y
SLP Loudmouth
LS1 Manifold
Lid
!air !egr !cats
Modifications prior to H/C -
Yank SS3600
LS6 Manifold
Better Tires
Full airride suspension
The car isn't necessarily daily driven as I have a work van. But it is my DD aside from that. I have been eying up the 228R as I don't feel like I want to go any larger than that. Most of all I do not really want to have to spin my motor higher than stock if I can help it. I am aware of paying to play, but I would like my play time to be limited as to accommodate my budget.
Question(s) -
Is the 228R suited to what I am looking for with the vehicle, if not what would be another recommendation?
What heads would the previously noted cam (either 228R or suggested) benefit from on a non budget view (total best) and from a view which is a little more money conscious?
Compression Ratio, with noted heads, what should be done as far as gaskets?
If I wind up leaving power on the table, so be it. The car will not see the track but it will see some spirited street driving.
06-13-2007, 07:47 PM
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It would be nice to be able to see the vert as an 11 sec car just for bragging rights. I guess if I were to have a "goal" in mind that would be it. 11.999
06-13-2007, 07:52 PM
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Longtubes would, but remember I'll be running a full air ride soon. If I slam the car to park somewhere or if I blow a line *god forbid* I need all the clearance I can get.
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06-13-2007, 09:20 PM
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I'd hold the exhaust valve open a little longer since you're running mids even though you're exhaust from there back is free flowing. I'd go with a 228/232 (I have a similar one) on XE-R lobes on a 109+2.
06-15-2007, 04:08 PM
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Okay so all of the knowledge of people on the board can't figure out whether or not the 228R is something that would work with the setup and goal I have? I don't believe that it is that far out of the realm of reality that someone other than Asmodeus can't answer. I have thought about the exhaust valve being open longer as I only have mids but I'm not sure.
