z96

ok about to start on my z. Should i port and polish my stock heads and intake or should i convert to lt4. Also at same time going to be putting long tube headers,throttle body,exhaust,remove cats,injectors and so on.
car has to drivable for street use on weekends but want good power to
street race or just putting around town and turn some heads. also in
future poss super charger or turbo. Any help would be appricated

93turbo5oh

what is done to the car now? how many miles does it have? what maintainence have you done to it already?

94zgreenmachine

try Llyod elliot . Head and cam packages vary but best bang for the buck

Below is a basic run down on the head and cam packages. The best package will depend on HP goals, budget, rear gears, stall size, future plans, emissions, driving style, etc., etc, A phone call would be best to make sure that we can talk through these things and get a package that will work like you are wanting it to and also make sure that you have the complimenting parts to make each set up work.

I offer cam and head packager from $1100 to $1700 depending on driving style, emissions, RPM range, budget, etc.

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LE1 cam pulls from 2000 to 6200 RPM and should make 380-390 RWHP with matching heads, 30 lb injectors, 52 TB, 1 3/4 LTs, No cats, good tuning, etc. The heads are ported using stock valves, performance valve job, back cut valves, CM 612 springs, retainers and locks, milling, cleaning and assembly. These heads flow about 255/180 with a 195 cc intake port and stock LT1's flow about 215/150 with a 170 cc intake port.

Heads and cam are $1100 (plus shipping). This has the RPM range of the Hot Cam, CC 305, XE 224/230, etc. but makes more HP and TQ over these cams through out the entire RPM range. This will work with any gear and converter but the track times will be better with a stall and some gear.

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LE2 cam pulls from 2200 to 6500 RPM and should make 400-420 RWHP with matching heads, 30-36 lb injectors, 52-58 mm TB, 1 3/4 LT's, no cats, GOOD tuning, etc. The heads are ported and machined for larger Ferrea 2.00/1.56 valves, Comp 987 dbl springs, TITANIUM 10 degree retainers, locks, locators, milling, cleaning and assembly. These will flow about 270/190 with a 205 cc intake port.

Heads and cam are $1600 (plus shipping) and will need GOOD tuning. This has the RPM range of the CC 306 cam but will make more HP and TQ at peak and across the board. The REAL difference will be the LE2 cam will make TQ in the 2500 RPM range and the cc 306 doesn't start until way past this.

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LE3 cam pulls from 2600 to 6800 RPM in a 350 (2300 to 6500 RPM in a 383) and should make 410 to 430 RWHP with matching heads, 36-42 lb injectors, 58 TB or mono blade, GOOD tuning, etc, etc, etc. These are the same heads from above but with Comp 977 springs instead of the 987's. These are stronger and will also need Comp R lifters to handle the spring pressure.

Heads and cam are $1700 (plus shipping) and will need GOOD tuning. This cam is similar to the GM 847 cam but makes about 10 more HP at peak and starts making HP sooner. Makes more HP and TQ across the board. Needs gear and converter to work well in a 350. Pretty much a racing cam for the 350 or a good street cam that will act like the LE2 in a 383.

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Everyone has a different opinion about what is streetable and what a safe RPM limit is for their engine.

If you are looking for just cylinder heads and no cam, the heads are priced at . . . . .

$750 for the LE1 heads only
$1250 for the LE2 heads only
$1300 for the LE3 heads only

Give me a call and I can help you pick a combo that you will be happy with.

Lloyd Elliott------------------------972-617-5671------------------------Red Oak Tx 75154
NightTrain66@msn.com

z96

car is dead stock. 47,000 always kept up on oil changes,filters,etc

z96

Are Lloyds head stock lt1 heads ported or after market heads

94zgreenmachine

head and cam is definately possible. Low mileage should give you years of trouble free use plus 100+ horsepower gain

94zgreenmachine

they are the stock ones. 95 and earlier heads are thicker. Some 96-97 castings are thinner so not as much can be taken. You send him your heads and he'll redo them and ship them back.

93turbo5oh

whats the budget?

z96

Anybody hear have the lt4 package with hot cam. any reason to stay away .
Stuff from lloyd seem like good prices. Def want atleast 500 engine horse power

z96

Budget dose not really matter. will take my time if i have to but want the best

94zgreenmachine

depends, lt 1 buy llyod will out perform the lt4. Lt4 with head work will out perform lt1 with head work. Dollar for dollar your heads done by Llyod is the better deal and 500 fwhp is not a problem. Use the rest of that extra money from not buying the lt4 kit and get some headers , cat back , larger throttle body and some good tuning

93turbo5oh

i know a place local to me that will cast you a tall deck billet aluminum block that you can build up to 480ci. for only $5500. seriously, what are your goals? you need to have a hp goal if not a budget. all 'the best' parts put together arent gonna run like a good 'combination' that isnt all the best parts.

z96

thanks green machine will probably go with lloyd will give him a call
tommrow

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94zgreenmachine

nice guy, you won't be disappointed.