Best Heads for ls3 427 for around 2500.
#21
so getting some stage 3 ls3 heads would do the job.?
those would be a crazy improvment from the ls2 heads.
what would i have to do to use ls7 heads from an ls7. could i use a fast 102 intake and all the same components or would the ls7 heads require different intakes and what no.
i do know that the ls7 is the most different ls motor.
those would be a crazy improvment from the ls2 heads.
what would i have to do to use ls7 heads from an ls7. could i use a fast 102 intake and all the same components or would the ls7 heads require different intakes and what no.
i do know that the ls7 is the most different ls motor.
#25
oh ok. well thats perfect.
thats what im shooting for =]
finally some good feelings. haha
so ls3 ported and polished heads,102 intake, 102 tb. long tube headers. for the bolt ons.
top of the line valvetrain will be used.
i thnk ill go with 11.5.1 compression.
i want something streetable that i can also add boost later on to.
i want to run about 5-9 pounts.
11.1 compression willll be ok for that right?
thats what im shooting for =]
finally some good feelings. haha
so ls3 ported and polished heads,102 intake, 102 tb. long tube headers. for the bolt ons.
top of the line valvetrain will be used.
i thnk ill go with 11.5.1 compression.
i want something streetable that i can also add boost later on to.
i want to run about 5-9 pounts.
11.1 compression willll be ok for that right?
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oh ok. well thats perfect.
thats what im shooting for =]
finally some good feelings. haha
so ls3 ported and polished heads,102 intake, 102 tb. long tube headers. for the bolt ons.
top of the line valvetrain will be used.
i thnk ill go with 11.5.1 compression.
i want something streetable that i can also add boost later on to.
i want to run about 5-9 pounts.
11.1 compression willll be ok for that right?
thats what im shooting for =]
finally some good feelings. haha
so ls3 ported and polished heads,102 intake, 102 tb. long tube headers. for the bolt ons.
top of the line valvetrain will be used.
i thnk ill go with 11.5.1 compression.
i want something streetable that i can also add boost later on to.
i want to run about 5-9 pounts.
11.1 compression willll be ok for that right?
#29
Edit just saw the FI post. 10.5:1 would be better if a S/C is definitely coming later on. If you're less than a 100% sure, I'd still go close to 11:1 and figure a cam change can be used to bring down the DCR if needed. Really depends on whether you are thinking 6lbs or more like 10lbs.
Last edited by Ragtop 99; 02-14-2011 at 10:23 AM.
#30
well. i want to run pump gas regardless, with the CR at 11.1 would i be able to run 10 pounds? or more like 5-6.
the less boost is better in my opinion (less heat and more reliable) (the boost will be through an sts application)
rememeber, all im wanting to acheive is around 510 to 520 at the wheels. anything more than that im not interested in.
Hell. i could go all out and make 800 fwhp. but i don want that. i want a fun car. NOT a rocket ship. i just want something that runs elevens.
i mainly want something i can drive around town without taking a second mortgage out for fuel costs. If i want to drive a fast car, ill borrow my friends 1200hp c5 vette. which is the inspiration behind this whole build.
the less boost is better in my opinion (less heat and more reliable) (the boost will be through an sts application)
rememeber, all im wanting to acheive is around 510 to 520 at the wheels. anything more than that im not interested in.
Hell. i could go all out and make 800 fwhp. but i don want that. i want a fun car. NOT a rocket ship. i just want something that runs elevens.
i mainly want something i can drive around town without taking a second mortgage out for fuel costs. If i want to drive a fast car, ill borrow my friends 1200hp c5 vette. which is the inspiration behind this whole build.
#35
Your stall will depend on your cam and power curve. You can give your build specs to any TC company and they can set you up. I would think in the 3500 to 3800 would be as high as you would want to go and keep street ability with the 411 gears. A damn good tuner will be needed to achieve your goal. All the parts in the world won't help if you got CRAP for a tune....
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I do have LS3 heads. Ported by Total Engine Airflow. The small bore LS7's are said to flow 390 cfm+ If they end up flowing close to or over 400cfm im going to swap my ported LS3's for the small bore LS7's. My ported LS3's flow 370 cfm at .700 You can not beat a ported LS3 price wise. They are a damn nice head for the price but if i can pick up 20+ HP through out the power cure by swaping on small bore LS7's then im all about it.
#40
well. i want to run pump gas regardless, with the CR at 11.1 would i be able to run 10 pounds? or more like 5-6.
the less boost is better in my opinion (less heat and more reliable) (the boost will be through an sts application)
rememeber, all im wanting to acheive is around 510 to 520 at the wheels. anything more than that im not interested in.
Hell. i could go all out and make 800 fwhp. but i don want that. i want a fun car. NOT a rocket ship. i just want something that runs elevens.
the less boost is better in my opinion (less heat and more reliable) (the boost will be through an sts application)
rememeber, all im wanting to acheive is around 510 to 520 at the wheels. anything more than that im not interested in.
Hell. i could go all out and make 800 fwhp. but i don want that. i want a fun car. NOT a rocket ship. i just want something that runs elevens.