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steverc0034 08-22-2011 09:15 PM

Head porting.
 
Hey guy's what is the best shop out there for ls head porting? Might be getting a set of 243 heads for my 98 camaro just wondering what direction to go. Any help would be greatly apperiacted.

KirkEvil 08-22-2011 10:09 PM

I was more than happy with the work TEA did with my 243's (stage 2), but they dont have porting for them listed on their site anymore?

MarshallWS6 08-22-2011 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KirkEvil (Post 781725)
I was more than happy with the work TEA did with my 243's (stage 2), but they dont have porting for them listed on their site anymore?

Maybe they don't port them then.

I think LS1 heads are pretty good in stock form, get a tune.

steverc0034 08-22-2011 11:11 PM

Yea the car will have a tune when it is back together. Changing motors and mine as well build the motor while its out of The car. It's an auto 98 z28 going to be bottle fed. Head cam all the bolt ons.

Flippindabird 08-22-2011 11:33 PM

LOL @ "wheres the best place to have my heads ported?" "just get a tune" smh funny

steverc0034 08-23-2011 09:28 AM

Lol

steverc0034 08-23-2011 07:05 PM

Also what cam shaft would be a good idea to use in the car. The car is A 98 z28 stock bottom end when im done with it full bolt on's 243 heads between 100-125 shot wet kit 4l60e trans and all the suporting mods the car is not on the road as of now it is a project probly wont be done till spring so i can get all the parts i want in ht car.
Also was thinking about running between a 3600-3800 stall all depending on the cam. For al you engine builder's out there hit me up so i have a good idea of where to start thanks.

JerzLT1 08-24-2011 02:09 AM

just talk to Tommy, he'll point you in the right direction

steverc0034 08-24-2011 06:52 AM

Yea man he knows his stuff.

Firehawk441 08-28-2011 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by steverc0034 (Post 781718)
Hey guy's what is the best shop out there for ls head porting?

For stock castings:
1) Greg Good.
2) Then comes MCP in Jackson N.J.
3) Then TEA

steverc0034 08-28-2011 07:31 PM

Hey guys will a Fuddle 3400 stall work well with a Texas Speed Torquer V2 232/234 .595"/.598 Camshaft? I like how the cam sounds and tsp says It should work with a 3000 rpm stall and up just wondering if anyone out there runs this set up or know's anyone who does?

KirkEvil 08-28-2011 07:53 PM

I think you would be happier with a 3600. The cam and stall choice really depend on your intent with the car and tolerance for driving it with mods.

steverc0034 08-28-2011 08:47 PM

Weekend car. Reason im asking is i have a motor on an engine stand for it and im not putting a stock motor in the car since i can do it all with the motor out of the car makes it way easier to mod. its pretty much going to be a full bolt on h/c car when im done running a 100 wet shot car has a 4l60e in it looking for good 1/4 mile times streetablilty is not really a big deal to me. Like i said its only a toy i have a DD this is just for fun.

TEKHAWK 08-28-2011 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Firehawk441 (Post 782420)
For stock castings:
1) Greg Good.
2) Then comes MCP in Jackson N.J.
3) Then TEA

Excellent list.

KirkEvil 08-28-2011 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by steverc0034 (Post 782480)
Weekend car. Reason im asking is i have a motor on an engine stand for it and im not putting a stock motor in the car since i can do it all with the motor out of the car makes it way easier to mod. its pretty much going to be a full bolt on h/c car when im done running a 100 wet shot car has a 4l60e in it looking for good 1/4 mile times streetablilty is not really a big deal to me. Like i said its only a toy i have a DD this is just for fun.

In that case I would go bigger than the torquer cam. The tsp 233/239 would have a good mid to upper rpm range and the split would benefit nitrous. The lift and duration on that cam is not radical so you would also be able to deck the heads and run thinner gaskets to gain a bit more power. This is not to say you should be stuck to tsp's cams, but an example of the size I think you should look at.

EPS came out with a line of new cams that seem to be performing well, so you could check them out too. If you're still lost on what cam to pick, you can always contact Patrick G on tech - he charges $25 to spec a custom cam, but it would be exactly to your intended setup and preferences.

I think you should look at a stall built to handle the power you want to throw at it. A hand grenade would be cheaper and more fun than an off-the-shelf fuddle. Talk to some venders like circle d, yank, or precision industries on their stall recommendations - they will give you the best answer, and then go from there.

Its easy to make power, but if your looking for track times you should also start to budget out proper suspension mods, and wheel/tire setup.

steverc0034 08-28-2011 09:33 PM

Yea kinda suck i have to work backwards in this car since the stock motor spun a bearing. If the motor was fine i would be in the market for a rear first then work my way forward.


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