Cam 275rwkw-need more power.

[GBSS57]

Just joined the forum and would like to find out some good options eg heads , s/c etc, all ready have cam 275rwkw every day car $3-5.

[nirvana]

you won't do it with $5. ;)

[OUTAtheBloo]

You can do heads with a tune for around 4k.. But will that be enough for you ?

Really after this point, you need to look at a stroker, or forced induction to get much bigger gains. The heads however will make a nicer car to drive. Maybe time to plan out how far you want to go, and research what you have to do to get it.

Dan

[Bodgy]

Hmm... what about selling it and buying an xr6 turbo? Or stretch the budget and go a genTT, if the cam will allow it I suppose.

275 kw sounds nice to me but I know how quick you get bored at any power level. Stock LS1 felt really grunty for about three days, now it feels like a six again. :(

[nirvana]

the bad news is going to the next level will be very $$$$$$$.
like dan said either stroker or some form of FI is your next option anything less you will get bored too quickly.

[GBSS57]

thanks for the replys,the 383 stroker package is my aim, but no enough funds.what power gains from doing heads rwkw.

[bermudablue]

Hmm... what about selling it and buying an xr6 turbo? :(

WTF: As John Mc Enroe once said "You can not be serious":p

[Bodgy]

Sorry but I need to stir the pot a bit so I can get enough posts to post links.

Errrmm.. GO FORD!

[nirvana]

im sure the guy wanting answers appreciates it :cussing:

[Bodgy]

Ok answer. $ = kilowatts, and search.

One more post for me.

[GBSS57]

- head upgrade would be good rwkw ?, but stroker i think is the way to go.MUST save or give up
what is stroker like to drive on road ?

[michaels1v8]

Upgrading the heads with a tune will probably give you about 290 at a real rough guess know idea really... No doubt you would notice the improvements and probably return better economy but would it be enough for you?


I would go a stroker. From what I have read nothing beats the feel of a stroker. They pull hard when you want them to and the power is always there ie:instant power.

Sure you might use more fuel but really do you get a V8 to save money?:thumbsup:

Dont go the 383 package get a 408. They cost pretty much the same (from what I have read) and the gains would be greater of course.

Start saving your pennies and stroke that donk:thumbsup: Then you will have a real weapon of a car:thumbsup:

You might have to wait a bit longer but I promise it will be worth it.

[Leroy]

- head upgrade would be good rwkw?
I'm lead to believe it is about 15 - 20 rwkw.

[nirvana]

Ok answer. $ = kilowatts, and search.

One more post for me.

hate to burst your bubble but post count is in the technical section. :wave:

[Dane VN V8]

hate to burst your bubble but post count is in the technical section. :wave:

Hahaha to bad for Bodgy he is a bit dodgy

[nirvana]

I would go a stroker. From what I have read nothing beats the torque of a stroker. They pull hard when you want them to and the power is always there ie:instant power.




strokers make some nice power and go hard but nothing beats the torque of one is pushing it. i think you need to read a bit more.

[michaels1v8]

my mistake is that more accurate or...:thumbsup:

[nirvana]

my mistake is that more accurate or...:thumbsup:

:slap: no prob :D

[OUTAtheBloo]

thanks for the replys,the 383 stroker package is my aim, but no enough funds.what power gains from doing heads rwkw.

You will get up to 290-300 rwkw with heads, but more importantly is the improvement in the way it drives. A 383 may not give you much more in the way of numbers.

Possibly research some Forced induction kits. I think a forged and balanced 346 with a nice twin screw supercharger sounds awesome to me :thumbsup:

Dan

Edit heres a link to what im talking about (i know its a ford, but my god its impressive)
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=70446

[Bodgy]

hate to burst your bubble but post count is in the technical section. :wave:

How do I get my post count up?
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Can i just post random stuff and reply to threads to get my post count up??

Yes, engage in conversation with nirvana, this is a sure fire method.

[MNR-0]

Decent heads and bigger cam. Should hit 300rwkw with a decent free flowing 3" exhaust.

[bermudablue]

You wont get big gains rwkw with a head upgrade but you will get a better overall package.I think you would be disappointed with a head job unless it was Kylie Minouge.

[GBSS57]

head upgade ,has any one done there own or have gone change over and what was done to them eg 10:1 comp ,s/s valves,rockers1;8 or 1
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found out today a good deal for a 383 stroker.$$$$$.must wait only way to get good power gains no in between options.

found out today a good deal for a 383 stroker.$$$$$.must wait only way to get good power gains no in between options.