pulled the trigger...
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well i finally pulled the trigger on ordering some parts for my first Fbody build.
heres the list so far
UMI: PHB and relocation kit
UMI: LCAs w/ relocation brackets
UMI: TA with crossmember relocation
UMI: SF conectors
P/P TB w/coolant bypass from Tim at proformanceTBs
Volant CAI
Prothane motor and trans mounts
Strange adj. shocks and 300lbs front springs, stock variable rate rear springs
I still need to order my stall, 3.73gears, LS6 intake, headers, exhaust, and a cam but i dont have a freakn clue which one to get. O and cant forget wheels and tires
Thanks to LS1tech and everyone who has given me there .02 over the last couple months
any advice on cam options would be very helpful and much apperciated
heres the list so far
UMI: PHB and relocation kit
UMI: LCAs w/ relocation brackets
UMI: TA with crossmember relocation
UMI: SF conectors
P/P TB w/coolant bypass from Tim at proformanceTBs
Volant CAI
Prothane motor and trans mounts
Strange adj. shocks and 300lbs front springs, stock variable rate rear springs
I still need to order my stall, 3.73gears, LS6 intake, headers, exhaust, and a cam but i dont have a freakn clue which one to get. O and cant forget wheels and tires
Thanks to LS1tech and everyone who has given me there .02 over the last couple months
any advice on cam options would be very helpful and much apperciated
Cam depends on what your goal is. The Texas Speed 228R is a popular cam on this site. Good power (40rwhp on average), and good driveability for a DD. Only $700 for cam, springs, and rods. Throw in an LS2 timing chain and ported LS6 oil pump as well.
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dont see the point in maken a bunch of power and not being able to put it to the ground. that and ive been having trouble deciding on a cam and finding an ls6 intake. so i went ahead and ordered the suspension parts that were on my to do list
yes i had planed on upgrading the timing set and oil pump when i do the cam swap
yes i had planed on upgrading the timing set and oil pump when i do the cam swap
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all the mounts were bad when i bought the car ive already got them installed. i like them and havent felt any vibrations that i cant deal with but they are very soild the whole car tourqes when you fire it up.
im really wanting to do kooks headers with their dual exhaust. its a beautiful system and sounds amazing
im really wanting to do kooks headers with their dual exhaust. its a beautiful system and sounds amazing
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I can't help you on cams, but TSP's cams seem to be popular, or a custom cam from EPS (Geoff) seems to be a good route as well. Also, for your stall I went 2800 when I got mine and want to kick myself in the teeth right now. I will be getting a 3600 since the cam I plan to get will be a 234/246 ish @ .050. Just have an overall goal of what you want to do and how you want your car to perform that way you don't have to keep rebuying parts to replace other parts you all ready bought.... Nice set up so far though man and the car looks pretty nice as well
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Your cam selection depends on what your goal is with the car. is it your DD? How often will it see the track? If it is street driven, how aggressive do you wanna get? Do you ever plan on doing heads? Let us know
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no its not a DD its gonna be a weekend driver and track car. i dont have a clue when it comes to picking out heads and cam package. i talked to a local speed shop friday but they were pretty unhelpful. figured id put a call into texas speed and see what advise they have on the subject.
im planning on having it painted satin black with gloss black CCW LM5 wheels
im planning on having it painted satin black with gloss black CCW LM5 wheels
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Bought some more big ticket items from Mike and WS6store today Ive got Kooks Lts and true duals on the way I tryn to get everything buttoned up so i can make it the WS6stores openhouse on saturday
Heres some of the goodies going on the car
Ive still got to get pics of the PH/w relocation and strut tower brace
I alson ordered RPM dimmpled and slotted rotors w/ EBC red pads
