Help me plan my Top End Package
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Hello guys,
Looking for a bit of help, as im new to the LS world. I just sold my 630hp r32 GTR skyline that i built myself, so I am mechanically capable, but ive never fooled around with any push rod v8 before, and I am still learning.
2 weeks ago i picked up a 99 c5 corvette which i plan to autocross. I have upgraded to c6 Z06 wheels and tires, Flotech LT headers, and Vararam intake. I am buying Aldan American coil overs soon which should be much better than the leaf spring set up.
I want to start planning/looking for a top end package to bump up the ponies flowing from this glorious engine. Its a 5.7L LS1.
So far I have been eyeballing the TFS-K306-515-460 trick flow package, which I would compliment with an LSX intake manifold. From what I have read most people kinda **** on this kit saying its expensive for the "exaggerated" output numbers, and their are many better options that will make more power for less money.
I would like to be around 450-500 whp, and obviously spend as little as possible to do it. That being said I understand the importance of not buying cheap shitty parts, and want good quality stuff. I am looking for some opinions on the best way to do this. Is their a good vender who sells a package on here? Is the ported LS6 stuff gonna get me where I want to be.
I have been searching on here and corvetteforums.com, but its difficult to find any opinions because most of what you get is "that packed seems overpriced, their are way better ways to make more power" but no suggestions on those ways.
Please be slow with me, As I dont yet understand push rod angles and what parts work with what. Still reading and learning. Would appreciate any links that would help catch me up.
Looking for a bit of help, as im new to the LS world. I just sold my 630hp r32 GTR skyline that i built myself, so I am mechanically capable, but ive never fooled around with any push rod v8 before, and I am still learning.
2 weeks ago i picked up a 99 c5 corvette which i plan to autocross. I have upgraded to c6 Z06 wheels and tires, Flotech LT headers, and Vararam intake. I am buying Aldan American coil overs soon which should be much better than the leaf spring set up.
I want to start planning/looking for a top end package to bump up the ponies flowing from this glorious engine. Its a 5.7L LS1.
So far I have been eyeballing the TFS-K306-515-460 trick flow package, which I would compliment with an LSX intake manifold. From what I have read most people kinda **** on this kit saying its expensive for the "exaggerated" output numbers, and their are many better options that will make more power for less money.
I would like to be around 450-500 whp, and obviously spend as little as possible to do it. That being said I understand the importance of not buying cheap shitty parts, and want good quality stuff. I am looking for some opinions on the best way to do this. Is their a good vender who sells a package on here? Is the ported LS6 stuff gonna get me where I want to be.
I have been searching on here and corvetteforums.com, but its difficult to find any opinions because most of what you get is "that packed seems overpriced, their are way better ways to make more power" but no suggestions on those ways.
Please be slow with me, As I dont yet understand push rod angles and what parts work with what. Still reading and learning. Would appreciate any links that would help catch me up.
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450 rwhp is going to be a lot easier and less expensive than 500 rwhp. With that said are you wanting to buy a pre-assembled heads and cam package from a reputable vendor, or would you consider buying used and piecing it together yourself? Obviously buying used will be cheaper, which is why I ask
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My best non- technical, all bullshit aside answer:
Call Tony Mamo
Call Tony Mamo
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450 rwhp is going to be a lot easier and less expensive than 500 rwhp. With that said are you wanting to buy a pre-assembled heads and cam package from a reputable vendor, or would you consider buying used and piecing it together yourself? Obviously buying used will be cheaper, which is why I ask
any suggestions on some basic specs to look for if I did want to try to see 500whp?
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Mamo Motorsports. Look online, he has a site. He is located in Valencia, CA, very close to Airflow Research, his former employer.
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Tony Mamo is good but higher than wiz khalifa smoking weed. He quoted my buddie a top end for his motor for 5500 dollars....
Contact Brian Tooley for some TEA/TFS heads finished by him. They've made over 500 rwhp on stock bottom end more.
Contact Pat G for a cam... this guy knows his stuff and his cams perform period..
Contact Brian Tooley for some TEA/TFS heads finished by him. They've made over 500 rwhp on stock bottom end more.
Contact Pat G for a cam... this guy knows his stuff and his cams perform period..
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^^^^^^^^^^^^AGREED!!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
And Nobody provides more service
AFTER the sale than Tony Mamo.
Study Darths Ghost Hawk Build and get a PHD in SBE LS1
Build Education.
I also have a 99 C5 with 151K Miles, which I have owned &
Modified for The last 10 years. The goals for a durable and competitive
Auto X Car are a lot different from a 500 RWHP 6500+ RPM car.
My suggestion is to start with the very best Heads you can afford.
The Best LS1 Heads are the MMS 220s, that said the MMS 223
Sportsmen Heads are very good Heads for the money.
You want wicked throttle response and power from 2500-6000 RPM
and better Heads (MMS) will allow you to make the same power with a
~224/230 cam VS 230/236 cam with some of the aforementioned
Heads, Put an LS6 Intake on in the interim if you must (apologies to
Big Hammer) easy enough to Chang out later for FAST 92 or 102,
Combined with a Ported OE LS2 TB, easier to tune then NW 102 and
Much less expensive and will flow all the Air you need and then some.
Take your time and do it right the first time.
That's my .02 and a good start for now.
And Nobody provides more service
AFTER the sale than Tony Mamo.
Study Darths Ghost Hawk Build and get a PHD in SBE LS1
Build Education.
I also have a 99 C5 with 151K Miles, which I have owned &
Modified for The last 10 years. The goals for a durable and competitive
Auto X Car are a lot different from a 500 RWHP 6500+ RPM car.
My suggestion is to start with the very best Heads you can afford.
The Best LS1 Heads are the MMS 220s, that said the MMS 223
Sportsmen Heads are very good Heads for the money.
You want wicked throttle response and power from 2500-6000 RPM
and better Heads (MMS) will allow you to make the same power with a
~224/230 cam VS 230/236 cam with some of the aforementioned
Heads, Put an LS6 Intake on in the interim if you must (apologies to
Big Hammer) easy enough to Chang out later for FAST 92 or 102,
Combined with a Ported OE LS2 TB, easier to tune then NW 102 and
Much less expensive and will flow all the Air you need and then some.
Take your time and do it right the first time.
That's my .02 and a good start for now.
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Saying Mamo heads are the best ls1 heads is a bold statement.... I like to go by facts and reality. The TFS heads have made over 500 rwhp threw a stalled automatic F body with a hydraulic roller and a fast intake on the stock bottom end. I'm talking about chris1313 silver camaro that drags the rear bumper to a 10.0 e.t in the quarter. It is what it is.
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Tony Mamo is good but higher than wiz khalifa smoking weed. He quoted my buddie a top end for his motor for 5500 dollars....
Contact Brian Tooley for some TEA/TFS heads finished by him. They've made over 500 rwhp on stock bottom end more.
Contact Pat G for a cam... this guy knows his stuff and his cams perform period..
Contact Brian Tooley for some TEA/TFS heads finished by him. They've made over 500 rwhp on stock bottom end more.
Contact Pat G for a cam... this guy knows his stuff and his cams perform period..
500 RWHP is not cheap or easy. If it was, it wouldn't be hand picking CHRS1313 as an example - and his wasn't cheap either