2008 escalade top end kit?
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2008 escalade top end kit? I am thinking about doing heads, cam etc.. on my escalade. It is daily driver so I am not looking for BIG cam but something that will make nice sound and make good power. Who makes best parts for this engine?
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You already have really good heads, but you can have them sent off to be CNC'd by one of many shops. I personally sent mine to Lingenfelter for CNC work, but WCCH and other offer to do the work as well.
Your engine is a VVT engine(Which is AWESOME) so you are limited to camshafts you can install with out smacking the pistons and valves. Comp makes a cam that gained 70hp without any torque loss, which isnt possible without have the advantage of the VVT. The cam is something like 222/236 .570ish lift, it was a cam, 918 valvesprings, and a phaser(VVT) limiter on an engine that was stock except for exhaust. Here is the article, http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...all/index.html
Your engine is a VVT engine(Which is AWESOME) so you are limited to camshafts you can install with out smacking the pistons and valves. Comp makes a cam that gained 70hp without any torque loss, which isnt possible without have the advantage of the VVT. The cam is something like 222/236 .570ish lift, it was a cam, 918 valvesprings, and a phaser(VVT) limiter on an engine that was stock except for exhaust. Here is the article, http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...all/index.html
I wouldn't bother doing anything to those heads. For what minimal improvements you're going to get at low/midrange rpm that you'll want with an escalade, I don't see where it's worth the expense. Cam, long-tubes & tune will get you in the 450 RWHP range.
