I heard that C5 Z06s are going for $10K off sticker in my area. I marched down to the dealer to see if I could trade-in and come out with payments near where I am now. Unfortunately, it didn't work out. While I could probably afford it, I would be a moron to do it.
So that brings me back to the place I have been... modding...
The more research I have been doing on ls1tech, the more I am finding out that the T-Rex cam just simply is not the way to go on the street. It's a race cam through and through - and I'll be loping hard and surging my way around town all while guzzling gas at cruise on the highway.
Since I will be getting a beater here soon, gas mileage isn't all that important to me anymore, but I still want to be able to cruise around in my car. I don't want it to become just a track car.
So that brings me to this... I know the LS6 cam would give me a higher rev range like I am looking for. I would like to go to 7000 if I can keep driveability, and I can't imagine that the extra 500 RPMs over the LS6 cam would really be THAT difficult to achieve on a mild mannered cam.
I am thinking Patriot Stage 1 or 2 heads. What is the difference? Any ill effects of going to super-flowing heads on street driving?
382 stroker. ... Or... what is the largest CID I can go to with a new crank, rods, and pistons? I don't want a new block.
I am thinking this would make around 450-475 at the rear wheels? If so, that would be good.
Of course a new clutch will be in order to hold all of this - as will traction and suspension mods. I am looking to spend around $10K on this.
In the future, I would top it off with a 100 shot, or a small amount of boost, maybe 6 psi. But let's take a look at this step first.
Basically the goals are this... for $10K... 1) Must be mild mannered enough to sit in traffic jams like the Woodward Dream Cruise
2) FAST - I want to trap in the 120s. 3) Decent fuel economy and relaibility -- but I am willing to sacrifice some of this for the gain of the first two goals.
So that brings me back to the place I have been... modding...
The more research I have been doing on ls1tech, the more I am finding out that the T-Rex cam just simply is not the way to go on the street. It's a race cam through and through - and I'll be loping hard and surging my way around town all while guzzling gas at cruise on the highway.
Since I will be getting a beater here soon, gas mileage isn't all that important to me anymore, but I still want to be able to cruise around in my car. I don't want it to become just a track car.
So that brings me to this... I know the LS6 cam would give me a higher rev range like I am looking for. I would like to go to 7000 if I can keep driveability, and I can't imagine that the extra 500 RPMs over the LS6 cam would really be THAT difficult to achieve on a mild mannered cam.
I am thinking Patriot Stage 1 or 2 heads. What is the difference? Any ill effects of going to super-flowing heads on street driving?
382 stroker. ... Or... what is the largest CID I can go to with a new crank, rods, and pistons? I don't want a new block.
I am thinking this would make around 450-475 at the rear wheels? If so, that would be good.
Of course a new clutch will be in order to hold all of this - as will traction and suspension mods. I am looking to spend around $10K on this.
In the future, I would top it off with a 100 shot, or a small amount of boost, maybe 6 psi. But let's take a look at this step first.
Basically the goals are this... for $10K... 1) Must be mild mannered enough to sit in traffic jams like the Woodward Dream Cruise
2) FAST - I want to trap in the 120s. 3) Decent fuel economy and relaibility -- but I am willing to sacrifice some of this for the gain of the first two goals.
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