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





Don't they look so purrty?




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



I started working on it yesterday, and yes that's a vaccum cleaner extension holding up my hood, fiberglass hood + stock hood lifts =



Waterpump and other misc crap removed.



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.

 

Because people keep posting LS stuff in the Lounge.

 

Very true

 

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?

 

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!!

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

Nope, mine are still on there.

 

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!