Re: New convert under way

Hotrodz of Dallas Sat Jan 11, 2020 2:38 pm

I thought that might be Hanks work. I've used his stuff a few times. Always fits right.

kevin924kevin Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:01 am

So how are the kook headers working? Anyone put them on after having other manifolds? If so did you notice an increase in power/torque? I remember reading that they added a good 50 to 70 HP. I have the manifolds form TPC and i am concidering changing to the long tube units.

Hotrodz of Dallas Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:41 am

I have used the kooks headers on a few of these now. They definitely make more power than the manifolds. One car that we dyno tuned with a stock LS1 made 310hp at the wheels. Another with the kooks made 345hp.

kevin924kevin Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:35 am

Thank you. So it looks like there is a benefit to these headers. Now what about adding a 102 throttle body. I have the Fast 102 intake. Anyone have this set up? Any difference?

Hotrodz of Dallas Mon Jan 20, 2020 4:39 pm

You are using a crate LS3? If so, the Fast intake and 102 throttle body likely won't give you much improvement over the stock LS3 stuff. You would gain some hp but lose some low end torque. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, as the car is light and will be stupid fast anyway.

kevin924kevin Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:10 pm

I have the 480 hp LS3. Started as the 430 then did the gm hot cam springs etc. When I did the cam I did a lot of research. All reviews started with 430 hp and headers. All did a proper tune to stock 430. On average all tuned 430 to 490 to 493. Then cam change. I figure with the tubes and a good tune I should be around the 530 hp plus or minus. Re views were by hot rod mag and car and track.

kevin924kevin Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:31 pm

Cam 1: Stock LS3
Lift: .551 in/ .525 ex
Duration @ .050: 204 in/211 ex
LSA: 117
Idle vacuum: 20.3 in-Hg
PV Intake: .150+
PV Ex: .150+
Cranking Compression: 205 psi
Peak Power: 496 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Peak Torque: 491 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
Ave HP (3,000-6,500): 408.9 hp
Ave TQ (3,000-6,500): 452.4 lb-ft
Tq @ 4,000 RPM: 461 lb-ft

Dyno Graph Cam Test Stock Ls311/14
The stock camshaft offered a perfect idle, good power, and plenty of P-V. Now it was time to step things up with the other cams.

kevin924kevin Mon Jan 20, 2020 5:32 pm

this is a dyno tune by super chev for cams tests. My cam is the GM hot 525 intake/ex , 219 in / 228 out LSA 112

Hotrodz of Dallas Tue Jan 21, 2020 5:33 pm

I'm building an LS2 for my Saab 97x Aero. My goal is 500hp flywheel. After a lot of research and talking to my tuners, I am going to use the LS9 cam.

Duration @ .050" Lift( Deg): Intake: 211 / Exhaust: 230
Maximum Lift (in) W/ 1.7 Rocker: Intake: .562 / Exhaust: .562
Lobe Centerline ( deg): 122.5

My tuner said he has installed this cam in several LS motors and it produces a lot of HP and TQ. Even though it's designed for the supercharged engines, it works amazingly well. It's my daily driver, so I didn't want a lopey idle.

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Slpr948 Mon Feb 24, 2020 10:24 pm

Great work as always Kevin, just wanted to pop in and say hello... and glad to see youre still getting it done. Thanks for sharing!

kevin924kevin Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:43 am

still working on the car. slow and steady.

964ruf Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:11 am

hey kevin, any side shots with the 997 body on the car? i have a complete set of 997 fenders, hood, front and rear bumpers and tail.... i think it might look good too

kevin924kevin Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:26 am

I have some rough pics of first mock up. My body guy figures it will work. There will be a bunch of mods for the rear fenders but they will fit..

kevin924kevin Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:28 am

Go through my site there are pics on it.

kevin924kevin Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:31 am

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kevin924kevin Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:20 am

So after a life change, house change etc.Back at it. Relocating car to a friends shop. Going to button up all the structural welding, brakes lines fuel line etc, and get this thing running.

Hotrodz of Dallas Tue Mar 21, 2023 2:27 pm

Any updates on this project?

kevin924kevin Tue Mar 21, 2023 5:39 pm

Hello, the car is still in progress,, went through a divorce, new house etc,, but yes I am still going,, the plan is to bring it to life in the next few months,,, this is one project that will be completed,,that I know,,,, nice to hear from ya,, take care,,

Hotrodz of Dallas Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:18 am

Ah yes, life issues. Sorry you had to get a divorce. Hope life gets better for you. Looking forward to seeing the finished car.

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