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Old 01-16-2005 | 07:18 PM
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Re: I Want 400hp!!!

Originally Posted by SSpdRcr
Well give me some prices on LS6 stage II heads.. Also a LS6 cam or a Thunder racing cam 224.. How much would installation be?
FFHP Stage 2 5.3L Heads
Fully CNC'd
Hand Finished
Bronze Guides
Larger Valve Seats
REV 2.02 Intake Valves
REV 1.57 Exhaust Valves
Patriot Dual Gold Springs
Titanium Retainers
Hardened Spring Seats
Super 7 Locks
Viton Valve Seals
Custom 3 Angle Valve Job
Flowed with sheet
Milled if desired

Package also includes
Custom Cam from Comp Cams
Custom .080 wall chromoly pushrods(7.40 or 7.35 length)

Also includes
GM head bolts and gaskets
GM water pump gaskets
GM crank pulley bolt
GM front cover gasket

All for $1849.99 shipped

Up Grade to Stage 2 LS6 Style Heads for $150.00

I don't think we can help you with the install due to location.
Old 01-16-2005 | 07:19 PM
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Re: I Want 400hp!!!

Originally Posted by VinnyNeedsHelp
1. cobras are not FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
FWHP = Fly Wheel Horse Power.
Yes I know they aren't front wheel drive.
2. ls1 needs very little to attack mustangs of any version and win.. 4,500
dollars invested on my friends 2000 z28 has him running low 11's
That is not unreasonable, but a 03 ~ 04 Cobra doesn't need that much $$$ to make a ton of power.
Old 01-17-2005 | 01:05 AM
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Re: I Want 400hp!!!

Once again i'm in Cali so NO headers... My budget is about, at the most 1500... Whats the best thing to do? Heads or cam? And how much do GOOD mechs. do cam installs for?
Old 01-17-2005 | 08:39 AM
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Re: I Want 400hp!!!

Originally Posted by SSpdRcr
Once again i'm in Cali so NO headers... My budget is about, at the most 1500... Whats the best thing to do? Heads or cam? And how much do GOOD mechs. do cam installs for?
The inability to get LT headers is really gonna hurt your cause unfortunately. You don't have enough of a budget to upgrade your heads. A cam + install + tune will eat up your 1500 and still won't be at max potential on the stock manifold, Y-pipe and cats. Personally, I think your looking too far ahead of your car mod wise. If I were you I would spend that $1500 on the following:

Lid, 3500 stall torque converter, shift kit, tranny cooler, drag radials

TCI SSF3500...........$500
TransGo shift kit......$110
B&M shift kit........... $50
Installation.............$350
pair of Nitto 555R DR $300
Airbox lid.................$100

Total.....................$1410

That right there will not gain you any RWHP but you will be at least a half second faster in the 1/4 mile (maybe a little more) which should allow you to beat a "stock" Cobra with an average driver in a standard 1/4 mile drag race. Plus you'll lose the dead spots and have a lot more fun driving the A4.

Then when more $$$ comes available you can get a catback or cutout, suspension upgrades, cam, heads and even N20 to top you off

But seriously I would start with a lid, converter and tires. Then work on exhaust (as much as cali will allow), suspension and finally the big power adders if you feel the need.

Good luck with whatever you decide.
Old 01-18-2005 | 01:05 AM
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Re: I Want 400hp!!!

Originally Posted by Demon SS
FFHP Stage 2 5.3L Heads
Fully CNC'd
Hand Finished
Bronze Guides
Larger Valve Seats
REV 2.02 Intake Valves
REV 1.57 Exhaust Valves
Patriot Dual Gold Springs
Titanium Retainers
Hardened Spring Seats
Super 7 Locks
Viton Valve Seals
Custom 3 Angle Valve Job
Flowed with sheet
Milled if desired

Package also includes
Custom Cam from Comp Cams
Custom .080 wall chromoly pushrods(7.40 or 7.35 length)

Also includes
GM head bolts and gaskets
GM water pump gaskets
GM crank pulley bolt
GM front cover gasket

All for $1849.99 shipped

Up Grade to Stage 2 LS6 Style Heads for $150.00
around how much would you be putting to the wheels with this? Im looking to do some head/cam work on an LS1 and that seems like a pretty good package.
Old 01-18-2005 | 04:23 AM
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Re: I Want 400hp!!!

Originally Posted by Demon SS
FFHP Stage 2 5.3L Heads
Fully CNC'd
Hand Finished
Bronze Guides
Larger Valve Seats
REV 2.02 Intake Valves
REV 1.57 Exhaust Valves
Patriot Dual Gold Springs
Titanium Retainers
Hardened Spring Seats
Super 7 Locks
Viton Valve Seals
Custom 3 Angle Valve Job
Flowed with sheet
Milled if desired

Package also includes
Custom Cam from Comp Cams
Custom .080 wall chromoly pushrods(7.40 or 7.35 length)

Also includes
GM head bolts and gaskets
GM water pump gaskets
GM crank pulley bolt
GM front cover gasket

All for $1849.99 shipped

Up Grade to Stage 2 LS6 Style Heads for $150.00

I don't think we can help you with the install due to location.
This looks like a great deal, what do the heads flow around, also what is the advantage of going with the LS6 heads.
Old 01-18-2005 | 02:39 PM
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Re: I Want 400hp!!!

the heads flow in the 300-305 range at .600 with a small 225cc intake port(5.3L heads) and the midlift numbers are very good. the advantage to the LS6 style heads depends on you and your plans for the car, there may be no advantage there may be a lot.

Skyhawk you have a PM
Old 01-23-2005 | 12:19 PM
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Re: I Want 400hp!!!

Originally Posted by Kris93/95Z28
Also, just a thought:
Most people that purchased those cars, know how easy they are to modify I would think. So, an 03 ~ 04 Cobra + Bolt Ons = EASILY Over 500 FWHP.

What I am saying is you're chasing a moving target...
You aint joking . those things Hit 480 crank very easy .
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