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cm5217 · 01-09-2012, 05:24 PM

when you say ARH heads do you mean headers or ported heads? and how was it dealing with ECS im about 3 hours from them and im looking for someone to install a VVT cam and tune it.

nycoupe11 · 01-09-2012, 06:57 PM

they are not ported..ECS is great...really laid back guys..im an hour and a half from them and its def worth it. I am not worried if i have a problem or anything

nycoupe11 · 01-10-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cpanthers85

Sounds great! What size/which converter would you have to run to get rid of the bucking?

Matt told me i could run a low one maybe 2600 or even lower i think. I been crazy busy since i picked the car up so i havent had a chance to get into it yet

Fireslayer · 01-11-2012, 09:22 AM

Very nice. I'm itching terrible to do this as well and I have a qualified shop near by that has VVT experience.

Your HP output is super nice and a huge jump from just the typical headers, CAI, and tune numbers. I am a bit surprised that your rwtq isn't higher but that may solely be my own ignorance. My rwtq of 373 came in higher than my rwhp at 367 with my L99. I imagine your car is crazy fun to drive now. The jump mine made from stock was a smile maker. Kicking up another 70 rwhp and 50 rwtq would make my tires cry.

Did you say who you bought your cam through? Mast, TSP? Also, did you do the DOD delete with different lifters and springs? If so, what lifters did you go with? Any idea on what your additional cost of a converter with install and tune will costs?

My current quote to go DOD delete with VVT came and tune is around $2200. I'm wondering what a converter install would roughly add to this number. I've had "bucking" cars before and I'm a bit too old for that now--even at 38 y/o.

What kind of tuning software are you using and how is your tranny tune after the cam? I've read that HP tuners is more tuning friendly with a converter than EFI live and EFI live is what my tuning shop uses.

brantley847 · 01-11-2012, 12:48 PM

converter will run you between 700-950 it seems for a good Yank...

Like you fire, I am getting real anxious about doing this. Problem is, If I do it, I want to do it right. That means oil pump and converter at least which will push me around 1100 on top of that 2k.

... not to mention very limited experience in VVT in Orlando. Everyone wants to do the conversion or hangs up on you.

nycoupe11 · 01-11-2012, 02:48 PM

Doesnt ATL have a good speed shop? I know Louisiana does..Go on a vacationn. Some shops pick up with a trailer. Or you could get a car from enterprise and drive it home. Ill respond to your replies when i get home...busy at work!

Jason 98 TA · 01-11-2012, 04:16 PM

Great job!!

Dznts · 01-11-2012, 04:50 PM

sounds great man!

DangerZL1 · 01-12-2012, 12:10 PM

MTI racing is in the Atlanta area.

2SSRSinBama · 01-12-2012, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brantley847

converter will run you between 700-950 it seems for a good Yank...

Like you fire, I am getting real anxious about doing this. Problem is, If I do it, I want to do it right. That means oil pump and converter at least which will push me around 1100 on top of that 2k.

... not to mention very limited experience in VVT in Orlando. Everyone wants to do the conversion or hangs up on you.

shop around, you can get a converter cheaper than that... I have the benefit of having a well known converter shop here in town:

PTC(Performance torque converters)... they've helped 10.5 Outlaw cars run low 6s @ 225+ and most of the monster trucks on the USHRA series run them, a quality torque converter... it helps that some of my close friends that are gear heads build converters there, so I can get a great deal

I'm torn on stalling the L99 simply because of the drop in MPGs... with the 3200 stall, Ls1 f-bodies lose 3-4mpgs... plus it really does hurt the driveability... no denying their performance on the street, but IMO not the best mod for a daily driver or in my case weekend toy that gets driven often

brantley847 · 01-13-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRSinBama

shop around, you can get a converter cheaper than that... I have the benefit of having a well known converter shop here in town:

PTC(Performance torque converters)... they've helped 10.5 Outlaw cars run low 6s @ 225+ and most of the monster trucks on the USHRA series run them, a quality torque converter... it helps that some of my close friends that are gear heads build converters there, so I can get a great deal

I'm torn on stalling the L99 simply because of the drop in MPGs... with the 3200 stall, Ls1 f-bodies lose 3-4mpgs... plus it really does hurt the driveability... no denying their performance on the street, but IMO not the best mod for a daily driver or in my case weekend toy that gets driven often

Yea, I def won't stall unless I go with a cam, and I don't see myself doing anything more than a VVT2.. so it may not be necessary at all.. I have also heard of the mpg loss which would throw me around 13 city.. that stings a good bit, but oddly enough I heard the opposite with driveability. I guess it is the understand that it is easing out surging and bucking... although you are giving it more rpms to get moving.

YOUNGnRECKLESS · 01-14-2012, 06:37 PM

very nice. sounds good. what part of NY?

nycoupe11 · 01-14-2012, 07:38 PM

Over by the verranzano in SI

kaler · 01-14-2012, 08:03 PM

Hey is this the TSP AFM-2 cam or the TSP VVT-2 cam? I remember ECS saying it would be a AFM cam.

01-09-2012, 05:24 PM	#15
cm5217 2K10 SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 SIM black stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 356	when you say ARH heads do you mean headers or ported heads? and how was it dealing with ECS im about 3 hours from them and im looking for someone to install a VVT cam and tune it. __________________ Tuned with HP tuners by Ryan at GPI...LS3 Conversion GPI SS3 Comp Cam...GPI Heads... GPI modded Intake...GPI built Transmission...Circle D 5C T.C....1 7/8 Kooks LT headers...Vararam tune CAI...Bo White TB...Powerbond 25% UDP...3.91 Gears...Magnaflow 3" Catback...RX catch can...BMR Trailing Arms...BMR Toe Rods...BMR Pro rear cradle bushing kit...Smoked Lenses...Black Chrome SS rims...Black Bowties...Painted Stripes...Barton shifter...Hydro Dipped engine cover...Clear Shield bra (front clip and hood)...

01-09-2012, 06:57 PM	#16
nycoupe11 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Summit White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 335 View My Garage	they are not ported..ECS is great...really laid back guys..im an hour and a half from them and its def worth it. I am not worried if i have a problem or anything __________________ 2011 2ss/RS Summit White / Grey and Black Interior. TSP VVT-2 Cam, ARH heads and Exhaust, CAI, Ported Throttle Body, Plasti Dipped tailight bezels and rims. AAC interior lighting. Tuned by East Coast Supercharging.

01-11-2012, 12:48 PM	#19
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	converter will run you between 700-950 it seems for a good Yank... Like you fire, I am getting real anxious about doing this. Problem is, If I do it, I want to do it right. That means oil pump and converter at least which will push me around 1100 on top of that 2k. ... not to mention very limited experience in VVT in Orlando. Everyone wants to do the conversion or hangs up on you. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

01-11-2012, 02:48 PM	#20
nycoupe11 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Summit White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 335 View My Garage	Doesnt ATL have a good speed shop? I know Louisiana does..Go on a vacationn. Some shops pick up with a trailer. Or you could get a car from enterprise and drive it home. Ill respond to your replies when i get home...busy at work! __________________ 2011 2ss/RS Summit White / Grey and Black Interior. TSP VVT-2 Cam, ARH heads and Exhaust, CAI, Ported Throttle Body, Plasti Dipped tailight bezels and rims. AAC interior lighting. Tuned by East Coast Supercharging.

01-14-2012, 06:37 PM	#26
YOUNGnRECKLESS Building the Beast Drives: 2010 VR LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 1,398 View My Garage	very nice. sounds good. what part of NY? __________________

01-11-2012, 09:22 AM	#18
Fireslayer Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 143	Very nice. I'm itching terrible to do this as well and I have a qualified shop near by that has VVT experience. Your HP output is super nice and a huge jump from just the typical headers, CAI, and tune numbers. I am a bit surprised that your rwtq isn't higher but that may solely be my own ignorance. My rwtq of 373 came in higher than my rwhp at 367 with my L99. I imagine your car is crazy fun to drive now. The jump mine made from stock was a smile maker. Kicking up another 70 rwhp and 50 rwtq would make my tires cry. Did you say who you bought your cam through? Mast, TSP? Also, did you do the DOD delete with different lifters and springs? If so, what lifters did you go with? Any idea on what your additional cost of a converter with install and tune will costs? My current quote to go DOD delete with VVT came and tune is around $2200. I'm wondering what a converter install would roughly add to this number. I've had "bucking" cars before and I'm a bit too old for that now--even at 38 y/o. What kind of tuning software are you using and how is your tranny tune after the cam? I've read that HP tuners is more tuning friendly with a converter than EFI live and EFI live is what my tuning shop uses.

01-11-2012, 04:16 PM	#21
Jason 98 TA Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,669	Great job!!

01-11-2012, 04:50 PM	#22
Dznts Anabolic Connoisseur Drives: Sold - Blown Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 22,094	sounds great man!

01-12-2012, 12:10 PM	#23
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	MTI racing is in the Atlanta area.

01-14-2012, 07:38 PM	#27
nycoupe11 Drives: 2011 2ss/rs Summit White Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 335 View My Garage	Over by the verranzano in SI __________________ 2011 2ss/RS Summit White / Grey and Black Interior. TSP VVT-2 Cam, ARH heads and Exhaust, CAI, Ported Throttle Body, Plasti Dipped tailight bezels and rims. AAC interior lighting. Tuned by East Coast Supercharging.

01-14-2012, 08:03 PM	#28
kaler Drives: 2011 Dodge 3500 dually Mega Cab Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: discovery bay,ca Posts: 667	Hey is this the TSP AFM-2 cam or the TSP VVT-2 cam? I remember ECS saying it would be a AFM cam. __________________ 2010 SS a6 with TSP VVT-3 cam,PRC ported heads,Yank 3200,Kooks and CAI inc. = +121 RWHP 1/4 mile 12.1 E.T. On P-Zero Tires.

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