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Minator · 08-13-2015, 09:53 PM

Hey turbo zl1 guy. What are you guys running heads, springs etc?

Redlineviper · 08-13-2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Minator

Hey turbo zl1 guy. What are you guys running heads, springs etc?

I'm using stock heads with a BTR stage 2 cam and comp springs. It's enough to make over 800 with an auto. Not sure you need better heads unless you want to go crazy. Mast makes a great head for either 4 or six bolt heads.

Minator · 08-13-2015, 10:03 PM

Who sells the Mast? I saw Texas speed sells a set but not sure what would be ok to run

Unreal · 08-13-2015, 10:12 PM

Stock heads would be fine for ~1000rwhp. If you are going past that just about any solid 6 bolt head will work. PRC, Mast, All pro, etc.

christianmotox · 08-13-2015, 10:24 PM

I was expecting something very different from the tittle.....

Redlineviper · 08-14-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Minator

Who sells the Mast? I saw Texas speed sells a set but not sure what would be ok to run

Lots of heads would be ok to run. Target rpm range, cam specs, boost levels, fuel type, intended use of car, etc all play a part to selecting heads. The biggest is the cam/head combo creating enough torque for our cars. With a 3300lbs vette you may want lots of high rpm hp, our camaros need more torque.

jessrayo · 08-14-2015, 09:21 AM

Unreal is on track. When the horsepower gets over 1000 it gets very difficult to keep the head bolted down tight enough to keep the gasket integrity. I think you can get away with a lot in drag racing because at this power level you only have 9 or 10 seconds of throttle but if you try to run other longer events you need to invest in a 6 bolt head.

08-13-2015, 09:53 PM	#1
Minator Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 98	Heads For Turbos Hey turbo zl1 guy. What are you guys running heads, springs etc?

08-13-2015, 10:12 PM	#4
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Stock heads would be fine for ~1000rwhp. If you are going past that just about any solid 6 bolt head will work. PRC, Mast, All pro, etc. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

08-13-2015, 10:24 PM	#5
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	I was expecting something very different from the tittle..... __________________

08-14-2015, 09:21 AM	#7
jessrayo Speed Freak Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ardmore, OK Posts: 2,637 View My Garage	Unreal is on track. When the horsepower gets over 1000 it gets very difficult to keep the head bolted down tight enough to keep the gasket integrity. I think you can get away with a lot in drag racing because at this power level you only have 9 or 10 seconds of throttle but if you try to run other longer events you need to invest in a 6 bolt head. __________________ 2016 SS -AGP twin Borg Warner 7163 EFR's, LT4 mechanical pump, LT4 injectors, Walbro 255 low side, Castrol SRF. 734whp/759 tq 2013 ZL1 -ADM - 427 LSX 6 bolt, O-ringed block built by LME. Twin PT6466 turbos. RPM custom manual trans, RPS Quad carbon clutch, 9" Hendrix rear diff & axles. ADM/squash fuel system, Ron Davis radiator, Spal fans, AGP air to air, turbo plumbing. LPE oil cooler, rear bushing upgrade, roll bar...etc. rwhp 1400+... 212.5mph, best Texas mile to date.

08-13-2015, 10:03 PM	#3
Minator Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 98	Who sells the Mast? I saw Texas speed sells a set but not sure what would be ok to run