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cc-rider · 05-06-2015, 10:15 PM

So I've got my Kenne Bell 2.8 on my bone stock LS3. Love it. I'm already thinking of what's next.

What do you guys think would be a nice build that would really allow me to use that 2.8L Kenne Bell to the max? My goals are still to have a bad ass street car. So good drivability is key to me. I like really snappy quick throttle response. Not sure about a HP goal? I'd like a ton of torque....take full advantage of that positive displacement charger.

Open to ideas. Let's hear it.

My current thinking is a 416 forged stroker...but open to ideas.

RRTX-SS · 05-06-2015, 10:23 PM

I'd start with just a cam swap, I purchased my car with the 2.8 kb and blower cam. It was an absolute beast at 10psi!! I got a great deal on my 3.6kb......at that point I went to forged 416 to be able to push the 3.6kb. As of now I am making a few changes in the fuel system to bump up the boost safely. Currently running 4" pulley making 10psi with 690rwhp and 701rwtq which is barely even turning the 3.6 lol. Between the two the driveability has stayed about the same very streetable.

cc-rider · 05-06-2015, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BullF-16

Cam and overbuilt fuel system then driveline components, as you save for the eventual OE motor popping. So, another 30 to 40K. Or stop where you're at and enjoy.

Just depends!

Thanks. Appreciate the thoughts. Would like to keep this discussion related to my engine only. I understand I'll need driveline components to go with it and I'll do that too.

cc-rider · 05-06-2015, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RRTX-SS

I'd start with just a cam swap, I purchased my car with the 2.8 kb and blower cam. It was an absolute beast at 10psi!! I got a great deal on my 3.6kb......at that point I went to forged 416 to be able to push the 3.6kb. As of now I am making a few changes in the fuel system to bump up the boost safely. Currently running 4" pulley making 10psi with 690rwhp and 701rwtq which is barely even turning the 3.6 lol. Between the two the driveability has stayed about the same very streetable.

Interesting progression there. Cool build. What kind of power were you laying down back when you had the 2.8 and cam?

What could I expect out of just a cam addition? Keep in mind drivability is important to me....so wild cams are out.

Nighthawk89 · 05-07-2015, 02:25 AM

Maybe a nice BTR stage 2 or if your feeling adventures stage 3. Id say take a look into Methanol, Injectors, TB ETC.. To build your motor will get expensive. And your suspension since it went un-mentioned i take it is still stock? Have you thought about maybe investing in the proper suspension pieces to better plant the power? What kind of rubber are you running? What kind of power are you putting down currently?

jamesr · 05-07-2015, 05:27 PM

i put my 2.8 on at 3000 miles love it wish i would have done a 3.6 but it still a monster.At 5500 mi was going to do cam but decided to do forged bottom end heads stayed with stock ci. Did header and 3in exhaust , dana dss axles and driveshaft,pfat struts went to 3in pulley made 13 lbs of boost just add meth water injection waiting to finish tune than to dyno

10aSSee D · 05-07-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesr

i put my 2.8 on at 3000 miles love it wish i would have done a 3.6 but it still a monster.At 5500 mi was going to do cam but decided to do forged bottom end heads stayed with stock ci. Did header and 3in exhaust , dana dss axles and driveshaft,pfat struts went to 3in pulley made 13 lbs of boost just add meth water injection waiting to finish tune than to dyno

Interesting....

jamesr · 05-07-2015, 06:11 PM

10aSSee D how do you like your Street Slayer?

jamesr · 05-07-2015, 06:40 PM

Thomas you have good stuff thanks for all help love my slayer

10aSSee D · 05-07-2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesr

10aSSee D how do you like your Street Slayer?

I like it.

RRTX-SS · 05-07-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cc-rider

Interesting progression there. Cool build. What kind of power were you laying down back when you had the 2.8 and cam?

What could I expect out of just a cam addition? Keep in mind drivability is important to me....so wild cams are out.

Sorry for the late reply, power before was in the 630-650 range on methanol didn't want to push the limits on my stock bottom end at the time. You could still make some killer power with a smaller cam to reduce driveability issues.......I would say you would still hit the 600hp range with supporting mods.

cc-rider · 05-07-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesr

i put my 2.8 on at 3000 miles love it wish i would have done a 3.6 but it still a monster.At 5500 mi was going to do cam but decided to do forged bottom end heads stayed with stock ci. Did header and 3in exhaust , dana dss axles and driveshaft,pfat struts went to 3in pulley made 13 lbs of boost just add meth water injection waiting to finish tune than to dyno

Awesome. Keep us posted! Can't wait to see what you lay down with that...

05-06-2015, 10:15 PM	#1
cc-rider Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MN Posts: 1,171	So I'm already thinking of what's next...to add to my Kenne Bell So I've got my Kenne Bell 2.8 on my bone stock LS3. Love it. I'm already thinking of what's next. What do you guys think would be a nice build that would really allow me to use that 2.8L Kenne Bell to the max? My goals are still to have a bad ass street car. So good drivability is key to me. I like really snappy quick throttle response. Not sure about a HP goal? I'd like a ton of torque....take full advantage of that positive displacement charger. Open to ideas. Let's hear it. My current thinking is a 416 forged stroker...but open to ideas. Last edited by cc-rider; 05-06-2015 at 10:55 PM.

05-06-2015, 10:23 PM	#2
RRTX-SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: East, Tx Posts: 239	I'd start with just a cam swap, I purchased my car with the 2.8 kb and blower cam. It was an absolute beast at 10psi!! I got a great deal on my 3.6kb......at that point I went to forged 416 to be able to push the 3.6kb. As of now I am making a few changes in the fuel system to bump up the boost safely. Currently running 4" pulley making 10psi with 690rwhp and 701rwtq which is barely even turning the 3.6 lol. Between the two the driveability has stayed about the same very streetable. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 416 CI M6-LS3 Kenne Bell 3.6, Livernois Dual Fuel Pump Kit w/KB BAP, Futral Motorsports Blower Cam, SW 2"Headers, Zl1 Dual Mode Exhaust, Street Slayer Billet Twin-Disc Clutch,PFADT lowering springs and sway bars, Iforged Classic Wheels, AI Meth Injection, rx dual checkvalve catchcan, Innovators West 8-Rib pulley setup....690RWHP/701RWTQ @ 10 PSI-CALIBRATED BY KARGER @ SNL PERFORMANCE 1995 Camaro Z28 LT1 M6 383 Fully Forged shortblock

05-07-2015, 05:27 PM	#6
jamesr Drives: 2012 Camaro ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Topeka,Kansas Posts: 147 View My Garage	i put my 2.8 on at 3000 miles love it wish i would have done a 3.6 but it still a monster.At 5500 mi was going to do cam but decided to do forged bottom end heads stayed with stock ci. Did header and 3in exhaust , dana dss axles and driveshaft,pfat struts went to 3in pulley made 13 lbs of boost just add meth water injection waiting to finish tune than to dyno __________________

05-07-2015, 06:11 PM	#8
jamesr Drives: 2012 Camaro ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Topeka,Kansas Posts: 147 View My Garage	10aSSee D how do you like your Street Slayer? __________________

05-07-2015, 06:40 PM	#9
jamesr Drives: 2012 Camaro ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Topeka,Kansas Posts: 147 View My Garage	Thomas you have good stuff thanks for all help love my slayer __________________ Last edited by jamesr; 05-07-2015 at 07:03 PM.

05-07-2015, 02:25 AM	#5
Nighthawk89 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2Ss M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,013	Maybe a nice BTR stage 2 or if your feeling adventures stage 3. Id say take a look into Methanol, Injectors, TB ETC.. To build your motor will get expensive. And your suspension since it went un-mentioned i take it is still stock? Have you thought about maybe investing in the proper suspension pieces to better plant the power? What kind of rubber are you running? What kind of power are you putting down currently?