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Fit4Ink · 02-10-2017, 12:27 PM

What's going on everyone!!! I finally pulled the trigger on a LSA blower and very anxious for it to finally get on island. Just want some insight on my build. Currently running a full bolt on setup with TSP 235/239 112LSA cam. Was wondering if I should get my heads ported and also if I really need to do a cam swap before blower install. I know I would leave some power on the table if I don't swap the cam which would be fine taking the fact later this year I will be doing a 416 stroker. Also contemplating on a gear swap to 3.73's?? Any insight would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance

hammdo · 02-10-2017, 01:15 PM

Well, where do I start? Oh yeah, my build thread ;o).
I have a VVT SS1 similar to your specs and kept it. I do have ported heads and if you're pulling them, not a bad time to do them.

Lots to consider but that is a start. My build thread is loaded with all the changes I made including cooling options..

3:73 should be good for manual, 3:45s for autos...

Thanks

-Don

Fit4Ink · 02-10-2017, 01:20 PM

ok I will check out your build thread. thanks for the feedback

hammdo · 02-10-2017, 01:46 PM

You can always pm me too..

There is a ton on my thread as I've done pretty much all the mods... I am an auto, but, you'll find a lot to consider...

Thanks for checking it out...

BTW, ADM has an 8 rib setup for the LS3 with an LSA if you need that...

-Don

hou30guy · 02-11-2017, 12:01 PM

Lsa on a 416 with be choking it i bet

hammdo · 02-11-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hou30guy

Lsa on a 416 with be choking it i bet

Smokem has that setup and makes around 730 RWHP. M6... Car is a monster... I'll see if I can find his posts..

Edit:

716 RWHP 734 RWTQ

-Don

supergt99 · 02-11-2017, 02:48 PM

even if you dont swap the cam i bet you can still max out a stock short block with a blower. by max out i mean past the safe limits. sounds like you have healthy build in the future, good luck.

hammdo · 02-11-2017, 03:07 PM

^^^

100% correct on very likely maxing out the stock short block depending on what you add....

-Don

ADM PERFORMANCE · 02-11-2017, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fit4Ink

What's going on everyone!!! I finally pulled the trigger on a LSA blower and very anxious for it to finally get on island. Just want some insight on my build. Currently running a full bolt on setup with TSP 235/239 112LSA cam. Was wondering if I should get my heads ported and also if I really need to do a cam swap before blower install. I know I would leave some power on the table if I don't swap the cam which would be fine taking the fact later this year I will be doing a 416 stroker. Also contemplating on a gear swap to 3.73's?? Any insight would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance

You need our 8 rib conversion for a 416.

Fit4Ink · 02-12-2017, 01:17 AM

My bad on the late responses... only why I want to go 416 because theirs no replacement for displacement. That's the way I look at it.. Ultimate goal is 2 hit at least 800whp on blower n then throw a 100-150shot on top of it...

@adm I was on the website yesterday I plan on buying something's from y'all 2 finish the build

hazy · 02-13-2017, 09:35 AM

if you're planning a 416, why not go with a bigger blower right from the start? I'd think that 750-800whp is on the top end of the capability for the LSA blower with a 416, but with a bigger capacity blower like a Whipple or Maggie, you could get there and not be on the limits of the blower itself..

Then again, take it for what it's worth...I am sure no guru, but I love learning about all this stuff bc I hope to have the funds to get to that power level someday!!

hillshooter · 02-13-2017, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hazy

if you're planning a 416, why not go with a bigger blower right from the start? I'd think that 750-800whp is on the top end of the capability for the LSA blower with a 416, but with a bigger capacity blower like a Whipple or Maggie, you could get there and not be on the limits of the blower itself..

Then again, take it for what it's worth...I am sure no guru, but I love learning about all this stuff bc I hope to have the funds to get to that power level someday!!

Agreed from experience. The new motor will need a lot more blower.

Fit4Ink · 02-13-2017, 10:55 AM

Eventually I will go to a Whipple. Currently not in the budget right now

ADM PERFORMANCE · 02-15-2017, 07:36 PM

You will love the car with 416 and Lsa .

We have done over 25 of this combo in both Ctsv and Camaro and not 1 complaint.

02-10-2017, 12:27 PM	#1
Fit4Ink Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawaii Posts: 75	LSA Blown LS3 Build What's going on everyone!!! I finally pulled the trigger on a LSA blower and very anxious for it to finally get on island. Just want some insight on my build. Currently running a full bolt on setup with TSP 235/239 112LSA cam. Was wondering if I should get my heads ported and also if I really need to do a cam swap before blower install. I know I would leave some power on the table if I don't swap the cam which would be fine taking the fact later this year I will be doing a 416 stroker. Also contemplating on a gear swap to 3.73's?? Any insight would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance

02-10-2017, 01:15 PM	#2
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Well, where do I start? Oh yeah, my build thread ;o). I have a VVT SS1 similar to your specs and kept it. I do have ported heads and if you're pulling them, not a bad time to do them. Lots to consider but that is a start. My build thread is loaded with all the changes I made including cooling options.. 3:73 should be good for manual, 3:45s for autos... Thanks -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 02-10-2017 at 01:44 PM.

02-10-2017, 01:46 PM	#4
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	You can always pm me too.. There is a ton on my thread as I've done pretty much all the mods... I am an auto, but, you'll find a lot to consider... Thanks for checking it out... BTW, ADM has an 8 rib setup for the LS3 with an LSA if you need that... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

02-11-2017, 03:07 PM	#8
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	^^^ 100% correct on very likely maxing out the stock short block depending on what you add.... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

02-10-2017, 01:20 PM	#3
Fit4Ink Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawaii Posts: 75	ok I will check out your build thread. thanks for the feedback

02-11-2017, 12:01 PM	#5
hou30guy Drives: 2011 convertible 2ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 971	Lsa on a 416 with be choking it i bet

02-11-2017, 02:48 PM	#7
supergt99 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: earth Posts: 288	even if you dont swap the cam i bet you can still max out a stock short block with a blower. by max out i mean past the safe limits. sounds like you have healthy build in the future, good luck.

02-12-2017, 01:17 AM	#10
Fit4Ink Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawaii Posts: 75	My bad on the late responses... only why I want to go 416 because theirs no replacement for displacement. That's the way I look at it.. Ultimate goal is 2 hit at least 800whp on blower n then throw a 100-150shot on top of it... @adm I was on the website yesterday I plan on buying something's from y'all 2 finish the build

02-13-2017, 09:35 AM	#11
hazy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: H-Town Posts: 1,037	if you're planning a 416, why not go with a bigger blower right from the start? I'd think that 750-800whp is on the top end of the capability for the LSA blower with a 416, but with a bigger capacity blower like a Whipple or Maggie, you could get there and not be on the limits of the blower itself.. Then again, take it for what it's worth...I am sure no guru, but I love learning about all this stuff bc I hope to have the funds to get to that power level someday!!

02-13-2017, 10:55 AM	#13
Fit4Ink Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hawaii Posts: 75	Eventually I will go to a Whipple. Currently not in the budget right now

02-15-2017, 07:36 PM	#14
ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: Anything I want Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DfW - Texas Posts: 5,405	You will love the car with 416 and Lsa . We have done over 25 of this combo in both Ctsv and Camaro and not 1 complaint.