J-LS

Good afternoon all. I am new this site so sorry if this was posted in the wrong place or not. This might be a dumb question but i don't know it so i am going to ask it anyways. I will be installing some motor mods on and in to my 2002 camaro z28 and was wondering if i would be able to drive it around for a bit before it gets in for its tuned and dyno. The closest tuned and dyno shop is 3 hours away from me is why, and if so how long with out causing motor problems if so. Here is the list of parts that will be installed.

PRC stage 2.5 ported heads 59cc with dule valve springs
cam 230/236 .591"/.601" 112 LSA
Chromoly pushrods
fast 102 mm lsxr intake manifold
fast fuel rail kit
nick williams 102mm throttle body
100mm MAF mass air flow kit
42lbs injectors

thanks for your help!

fst100

iTrader: (5)

you'll definitely need a tune after you install those parts before you head to the dyno. also a tune while you're on the dyno is a good idea.

J-LS

ok that is what i was thinking but wasnt 100%. Ill have to tow it there then cause i don't know how to tune with a computer, and the tune and dyno are the same place. I cant find anyone that can tune were i live.

fst100

iTrader: (5)

idling would be somewhat of an issue untuned with that cam but the bigger issue I see driving w/o a tune are the injectors because the pcm won't be able to compensate for the larger injectors over the smaller stock and let's not forget the larger MAF, so it'd stumble and run really bad

HCI2000SS

iTrader: (2)

Like mentioned above, you most definitely want a tune after those mods.

J-LS

Well thank you for your knowledge sir! If you don't mind answering another question if you know. What Headers for the 2002 camaro have the best installation do to its fitment getting them put in and with sparkplug placement. ( if they will be in the way or hard to acsses if i need to change the spark plugs out with out moving the headers.)

fst100

iTrader: (5)

I've heard speed engineering thus far has had the best 'ease' of install, second to kooks I believe.
edit- you might as well replace the plugs and regap them accordingly while you swap the manifolds out, if you don't recall how long its been in there.

J-LS

Do you know the ball park thoses mods will put my compression ratio at? I know stock z28 LS1 compression ratio is 10.1 :1

J-LS

do I need to check the plug gap or do need to run a new gap size on my plug with those mods? And if so how do i find out what gap size to use

BrntWS6

iTrader: (7)

You can definitely drive it, just leave the stock injectors in. Swap them with the 42lb when you get there. Will you stall the car here and there...yes. But if its mostly highway driving it won't be a big issue. Obviously just baby it.

kooks and ARH both have very good fitment but are two of the more expensive brands. Regardlesss of what you get make sure you get 1 7/8" and not 1 3/4". You will be leaving a lot of power on the table with the smaller.

call texas speed, they will be able to tell you the compression ratio from your order.