New Toys

I know this isn't the LS section but it's pretty dead in there. Once the prices for the new Camaro were released i wasn't interested anymore, the one i wanted was close to 40k. I decided that i was either going to get a C6 or build up my current Camaro, the whole thought process took an agonizing 20 minutes, so i went with the Camaro decision and then i started spending away. My first purchase is..............................
















Heads and Cam :metal:

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Don't they look so purrty? :p


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I didn't want too big of a cam, this will be just fine for the street.

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/johnny_105/DSCF0377.jpg

I started working on it yesterday, and yes that's a vaccum cleaner extension holding up my hood, fiberglass hood + stock hood lifts = :no:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l156/johnny_105/DSCF0390.jpg

Waterpump and other misc crap removed.

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Today i'm pulling the radiator, intake, fuel system if it doesn't rain. I'll post this in the LS section but i doubt it's going to get any replies.

Sweet! Gotta get some good videos once you're done.

I might buy myself a new lens for my camera for Christmas.

I know this isn't the LS section but it's pretty dead in there.

Because people keep posting LS stuff in the Lounge. :lol:

Because people keep posting LS stuff in the Lounge. :lol:
Very true :lol:

Sweet man, what heads did you end up going with?

Neither your sig or FQuick list an aftermarket torque converter. Hopefully you budgeted a converter in, because you will not like that cam's behavior on a stocker.

Does TSP/PRC mill the head castings numbers off now?

Sweet man, what heads did you end up going with?

I'll just paste the description from TSP:

Precision Race Components 5.3L Stage 2.5 Cylinder Heads Fully CNC Ported & Assembled With Stainless Steel 2.02" Intake Valves, 1.575" Exhaust Valves, & PRC Dual Valve Spring Kit with Titanium Retainers. Kit Also Includes TSP Hardened Pushrods & Your Choice Of Camshaft!!

Neither your sig or FQuick list an aftermarket torque converter. Hopefully you budgeted a converter in, because you will not like that cam's behavior on a stocker.

I don't have one yet, do you have any recommendations? I'm always open for opinions, this project is going to take a while anyway because i'll be doing other things to the car so i'm not freaking out about other things i need just yet :)

Does TSP/PRC mill the head castings numbers off now?

Nope, mine are still on there.

I don't have one yet, do you have any recommendations? I'm always open for opinions, this project is going to take a while anyway because i'll be doing other things to the car so i'm not freaking out about other things i need just yet :)



Yank or Precision Industries. A Yank PT4000 will work fantastically with the heads, cam, intake, and 3.73 gears. A PI Vigilante 3600 would also work well. That may sound a bit extreme, but you'll most likely be disappointed shortly after a milder converter install and wish you went bigger. Don't let the high stall speed deter you - their street manners really aren't that bad. Finally, whatever you do, stay away from the cheap junk like Fuddle, TCI, and several other budget converters. They're horrible!

Yank has a special going on this month - really good deals. May want to check it out!

Sounds like the same build I went with, only mine is the V2. Have fun with it all and post up your results and some videos!