Suggestions? Build Planning... VVT Cam/Port Heads - Future AGP TT

[Ice992]

So, I've spent a lot of time reading on this forum, and have developed a plan for the upgrades I want in the next 18 months. (All pending how the 6th gen looks )

I'm looking for some opinions on the route I should take. I don't have a HP goal, at this time. Car is full bolt on + BW TB + Lowered.

This year - I want to run a GPI VVT cam (SS3/SS4?). 3600 stall. Ported heads.

Next year, I want to go with an AGP TT setup, 8lbs of boost initially.

So, with that in mind, how do I need to alter my cam/heads plans in order to run NA now, but still be able to run TT next year? I realize I will need a fuel system, trans cooler, etc to support my goals, so I'm planning that also.

Lots of knowledge on this forum, I appreciate you guys sharing some with me.

[SrtWtF]

I think the SS3/4 since a VVT cam will still match a turbo great since the VVT manages to hold torque better to redline. Just make sure you have a tuner that knows how to actually tune the cool factor of VVT.

I'm going with the SS4 myself but instead of the TT i'ma go with a Maggie supercharger.

[hamilton2008]

unless the car will see a decent amount of track time..i suggest the ss3 with a 3800 stall. if you decide on running the ss4 you will have to fly cut the pistons and put a 4k stall in the car. just a heads up

[Rhino79]

If turbos are for sure in your future, I would grind a specific cam for your turbo setup and give up a little power NA now for the benefit of having the right setup when you go boost.

It wont take near as much cam to make big power with turbos either, so drivability will remain outstanding.

Id say ported heads, nice turbo friendly cam setup now. Then AGP setup, Alky control meth setup, Fore innovations twin intank return setup. Then you basically have everything to make 1000 plus hp from a fuel system.

Then save for a short block to turn the turbos loose!!!

[Ice992]

Thanks for the input Ryan! Gives me things to think about... Come on May 16th.

Still manage to get the lope out of the turbo ground Cam? (It's a trade off, I assume?) Really love the sound/feel of the ss3 and the ss4. (I've also driven a nightfury, loved it as well). just something about that rumble! -I've read a lot on the various cams, but i still feel pretty ignorant lol.
Also, you think the 3600 stall with that would be good? I commute in Houston, so I can't make it unusable as my DD. 3600 with the SS3 be enough to keep it from pushing against the brakes down low?

Didn't even think about Fore on the fuel pump. thanks! If you could, can you PM me a cost for the Cam/Heads/stall - multidisk (with cores for the heads), with/without install? Gotta plan the budget! You guys are only 8 hours away. I could always drive up and spend a few days in the summer, or get Jaime to do it here.

[Ice992]

Hamilton- how do you like the SS4/4k combo? I remember reading about fly cutting required... However it escaped my memory, so thanks!

Royal purple raceway is just on the south side of town, once I get enough mods to make it worthwhile I'll start running. HTown Camaro club does track days pretty regularly.

[Beckmann2420]

[hamilton2008]

Originally Posted by Ice992

Hamilton- how do you like the SS4/4k combo? I remember reading about fly cutting required... However it escaped my memory, so thanks!

Royal purple raceway is just on the south side of town, once I get enough mods to make it worthwhile I'll start running. HTown Camaro club does track days pretty regularly.

I like it alot...I was guna go with the ss3 at first but since we were already guna take the heads off I went ahead and decided to put the ss4 in it. It surges alittle bit around 1500rpms that's with the converter locked up. If u plan on coming up here to let us do the work I'd just go ahead and get the ss4. You'll have to get with ryan on how many hours it is to fly cut. I belive if you put some 391s in the rear end it will smooth out the cam surge. And the multi disc will prolly help it out alittle bit. It pulls really hard in the 4k to 7000 range. I'm happy with it...so I say go for it since they will already have the heads off and you plan on running it down the track. I get alot of compliments on the sound. You should also let them mod your intake.