2014 1le ls7 cam, ported heads, long tubes.

[Jmh_0711]

Originally Posted by Joseph1LE

Yeah this is a classic case of not doing the proper research before buying.... Just because you saw some other heads/cam/intake car put down a number doesn't mean that ANY heads/cam/intake combo will put down the same or even similar numbers.... And it seems you are keeping your stock intake too. Did you look at the specs for that guys set up? It's light years more aggressive than what you bought. If you make anything past 460rwhp I'd be extremely surprised.

Like I said, Im not claiming id make near 527 rwhp or even 500. I didnt do this with the intent of making close to 500rwhp. I wanted a decent power increase keeping my engine naturally aspirated for now, and without an aggressive cam. I went with gm heads and cam because I feel the quality would be better than some aftermarket parts. If i make 450rwhp ill be content because it is still better than 376rwhp. And if months and months of going over options is lack of research so be it. If anyone would like to offer ideas of supporting mods with my setup that would be appreciated. Thanks alot.

[2010Camaro1ss]

Originally Posted by Jmh_0711

Like I said, Im not claiming id make near 527 rwhp or even 500. I didnt do this with the intent of making close to 500rwhp. I wanted a decent power increase keeping my engine naturally aspirated for now, and without an aggressive cam. I went with gm heads and cam because I feel the quality would be better than some aftermarket parts. If i make 450rwhp ill be content because it is still better than 376rwhp. And if months and months of going over options is lack of research so be it. If anyone would like to offer ideas of supporting mods with my setup that would be appreciated. Thanks alot.

I am also looking at GM performance cam and ported heads package myself with LT headers. I saw on the Corvette forum that tuners were having trouble getting the cars dialed in correctly. Maybe that has changed now. I wish GM would release a tune with it.

Maybe look at the Z28 CAI also.

[Bodywerks]

Originally Posted by Jmh_0711

Like I said, Im not claiming id make near 527 rwhp or even 500. I didnt do this with the intent of making close to 500rwhp. I wanted a decent power increase keeping my engine naturally aspirated for now, and without an aggressive cam. I went with gm heads and cam because I feel the quality would be better than some aftermarket parts. If i make 450rwhp ill be content because it is still better than 376rwhp. And if months and months of going over options is lack of research so be it. If anyone would like to offer ideas of supporting mods with my setup that would be appreciated. Thanks alot.

Well, heads and cam will be a complete waste of time and money without an accompanying aftermarket intake, headers, and of course tune.
If you don't have headers and a better intake don't waste your time.

[1BadAssSS]

Good luck and keep us posted!

[gajagfan]

I am hoping to do cam/heads on our car at some point, so without ripping you for your choice, I thank you for keeping us all in the loop. I am interested to see what you end up with. Best of luck!

[Bodywerks]

Originally Posted by Jmh_0711

Like I said, Im not claiming id make near 527 rwhp or even 500. I didnt do this with the intent of making close to 500rwhp. I wanted a decent power increase keeping my engine naturally aspirated for now, and without an aggressive cam. I went with gm heads and cam because I feel the quality would be better than some aftermarket parts. If i make 450rwhp ill be content because it is still better than 376rwhp. And if months and months of going over options is lack of research so be it. If anyone would like to offer ideas of supporting mods with my setup that would be appreciated. Thanks alot.

So long as you don't have your hopes up. It was just this post:

I saw another 1le with similar mods dyno at 527 to the wheels, i havent seen many supercharger systems offer over 600 rwhp without supporting mods.

that indicated that maybe you haven't done your research. Virtually every supercharger 'system' makes at or well over 600rwhp. And the car you mentioned that made 527rwhp had FAR from similar mods. There are BIG performance differences between different heads and cams.

[White_SS/RS]

Originally Posted by 2010Camaro1ss

I am also looking at GM performance cam and ported heads package myself with LT headers. I saw on the Corvette forum that tuners were having trouble getting the cars dialed in correctly. Maybe that has changed now. I wish GM would release a tune with it.

Maybe look at the Z28 CAI also.

It would be great if they offered a tune but if they did I'm sure it would be based on having some type of manifold instead of actual headers. So, you'd still have to tune.

[2010Camaro1ss]

Originally Posted by White_SS/RS

It would be great if they offered a tune but if they did I'm sure it would be based on having some type of manifold instead of actual headers. So, you'd still have to tune.

It would give tuners at least a base to start and give me the option if I decided not to add headers.

[GONIF]

Originally Posted by Joseph1LE

475rwhp doesnt equate to 505bhp... Not even close. Most stock C6Zs dyno in the 430-450 range.

A stock 2013 Corvette Zo6 with just a good tune will dyno at right about 475 RWHP ON 93 OCTANE FUEL . With the proper cam upgrade and LG longtubes with HF cats and a good tune on 93 octane it will get you 535 RWHP easy and safe all day long .

[Jmh_0711]

Originally Posted by Bodywerks

Well, heads and cam will be a complete waste of time and money without an accompanying aftermarket intake, headers, and of course tune.
If you don't have headers and a better intake don't waste your time.

In my initial post i said I also purchaced headers and im getting it tuned, I also have a CAI.

[gajagfan]

Originally Posted by Bodywerks

Well, heads and cam will be a complete waste of time and money without an accompanying aftermarket intake, headers, and of course tune.
If you don't have headers and a better intake don't waste your time.

I will agree with the tune comment, but you folks are really about to OD on the CAI koolaid. Your current intake and your exhaust manifolds can move much more air than they do right now. Improve the flow through the engine and get a tune to add the fuel it wants and you will see a difference. The cam and heads are the biggest part of that performance improvement, not the damn CAI. Oh, that and the catch can right?

[96MrBass]

OP if it's any help mine puts down 498hp/454tq on a dynojet that's with only 1 3/4" headers. Cam is 231/247 and AI heads. Just for a reference good luck.

[Jmh_0711]

Originally Posted by Bodywerks

So long as you don't have your hopes up. It was just this post:

that indicated that maybe you haven't done your research. Virtually every supercharger 'system' makes at or well over 600rwhp. And the car you mentioned that made 527rwhp had FAR from similar mods. There are BIG performance differences between different heads and cams.

All I was saying is that car made 527 with similar mods, they are similar in the terms that they are literally the same parts, obviously they are specifically way different, I by no means intend to make 527rwhp, I just used it as an example that obviously with a good tune and with the mods I purchaced there is some room to grow. I have not seen a supercharger kit that gives way more than 600 to the WHEELS and also with that id be spending double what I am now, plus more for installation and tune. I am not looking for criticism on my choices, I am simply posting to entertain those who care what theses specific mods can do on our car. Im also looking for ideas for SUPPORTING mods, not what I should or shouldve done instead. Thanks again.

[t&t moyer]

Originally Posted by Jmh_0711

Hello everyone, I just ordered a few mods, I purchaced the cnc ported head and ls7 cam kit straight from gm, along with kooks long tube headers and hiflow cats, parts plus shipping I ended up paying about $3300 for everything, after labor and tune ill be around $5000, it will be finished by august 20th and ill have the dyno numbers for anyone who is interested!

I'm reading as the OP posted it, no more, no less. There's a lot of people that just want to run their mouths about noting more than garbage because they think they know so much, know what's best or know what others are really after or thinking. To those of you in the peanut gallery are you all mind readers or something?

I'm going to guess in th neighborhood of 475rwhp depending on the tuner / dyno. Simple enough for the mods quoted. That's all the OP was looking for in the original post was an estimate of what people though.