Had an LS3 block new from GM delivered over the weekend and need some opinions on which way to go with this build. As of right now, here is everything that I am throwing into it.
Callies Dragonslayer 4 inch crank
Callies Compstar I-beam rods
Wiseco pistons (size of reliefs or dished is still being worked out)
Coated bearings throughout with ARP studs
Here is where I am running into a dilemma, currently have LS3 heads that flow extremely well but I have buddies trying to push me to the TEA 225 or 235 cathedral style heads. Cams for the LS3 heads are much harder to gauge as there is more experience with cathedral but wanted opinions on which way to go. Goals with the car would be about 500 rwhp with the supporting mods to get there and will go boosted later on for bigger HP. I know I will have to keep compression down a bit but I see enough peeps running mid to higher 10.x:1 compression with great numbers.
Callies Dragonslayer 4 inch crank
Callies Compstar I-beam rods
Wiseco pistons (size of reliefs or dished is still being worked out)
Coated bearings throughout with ARP studs
Here is where I am running into a dilemma, currently have LS3 heads that flow extremely well but I have buddies trying to push me to the TEA 225 or 235 cathedral style heads. Cams for the LS3 heads are much harder to gauge as there is more experience with cathedral but wanted opinions on which way to go. Goals with the car would be about 500 rwhp with the supporting mods to get there and will go boosted later on for bigger HP. I know I will have to keep compression down a bit but I see enough peeps running mid to higher 10.x:1 compression with great numbers.