Need the experts... Long Tube headers

[tybardy]

it will be a while before i have blower money.... but the cam and a decent set of headers will run about the same cost... you think i should do the cam instead of the LT's?

 

[JennaBear]

If you are wanting to feel a performance difference, I would go for a torque converter and a cam. LTs won't give you the gains you are looking for.

 

[tybardy]

Yea, I have to call comp and talk with one of their techs... after all I have tried to learn, I still dont understand how the information relates to power gains! That being said, if I was to do a t. converter, would it change the dinamics of what type of cam I would want?

 

[JennaBear]

You are going to want to build around your stall, so I would call the TC company you want to go with and see what they suggest for what you are wanting.

 

[tybardy]

cool thanks Jenna... I thought Max was going to try to spend all my money, and here you are doing it for him!!! lol

I need to win the lotto

 

[Max]

If you call a good converter place they will recommend one for the cam you have in mind. The yank truck 2600 would be a good piece for you, maybe even the 3000 if you never plan on towing substantial weight. A cam + converter + retune would make a huge difference on your truck, far more than 25-30hp from some longtubes. If you plan on doing a blower get a cam like Jenna has or call a cam manufacturer and tell them what you plan to accomplish. Here is a link to the yank truck converters:
http://www.converter.cc/converters/truck/index.html
Occasionally they will have deals on them over at pt.net I almost bought a 3000 back in november but my brother is still unemployed so expensive stuff is on hold. At the very least do a bigger trans cooler and HD2 shift kit when you do the cam swap + converter.

 

[BOSS]

cool thanks Jenna... I thought Max was going to try to spend all my money, and here you are doing it for him!!! lol

I need to win the lotto

You can save alotta money doing it yourself...call up Jerry! I would lure him over with some crown....


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[tybardy]

You can save alotta money doing it yourself...call up Jerry! I would lure him over with some crown....


B

you mean doing to install/labor myself? OF COURSE!!! you dont get a broken arm by paying other people to work on your truck for you! I wouldnt have it any other way, the problem is paying for the GD parts.

Knowing that Chis loves crown is a nice peice of info.. I ALWAYS have CR on hand, thats one of my favorites

 

[TIM Z]

Another plus is cams are easy to change in the LS engines.

Def go comp cams,

I had a PI 2800 stall in my 04 Z71 and it felt stock till i got in it. Great piece, but i wouldnt think twice about a 3000 stall.

These motors love cams!!

 

[DallasD]

So would a 3000 stall still allow me to tow a boat???