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Hawk · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2004 8:20 am

My last rebuild I went with the Lunati 6.125 forged connecting rods and a set of custom Diamond full floating racing pistons 375 grams. Still running the stage II LS6 heads had some sping breakage problems (CC941 suck) cured that with a set of CC918. Seems to be pretty dependable right now however. I am going to be tearing it down here real soon to inspect and perform maintainece at my liking and not on the autobahn park platz.

Here are the new upgrades
TSP 231/237 Lunati cam shaft
Patriot double valve springs
Titanium retainers and locks
Replacing JWIS Timing Chain with a new one
CC chrome moly 7.35 pushrods

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2004 8:30 am

What made you decide to dig this one up?

Hawk · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2004 8:39 am

I thought it had some good info and I made some changes and spent alot of money learning the hard way.

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2004 9:01 am

Haven't we all.

I just wish I could have built up my bottom end like you.

Hawk · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2004 10:00 am

Are you still running 941 springs I would highly reccomend getting rid of them.

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:31 am

Yes, but my lift is only like 540. I doubt I will have any problems there.

Hawk · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2004 6:06 am

I thought you broke one?

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2004 6:25 am

Trying to take it out I think. Not knowing how to operate that compressor. Hell, I might order some 921s just in case.

Hawk · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2004 7:03 pm

I am going with the Patriot dual w titanium retainers I have had my eye on this cam/spring setup for about 1 year 0 broken springs as of yet.

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2004 7:13 pm

How much do those go for?

Hawk · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2004 7:26 pm

go to the TSP website $360 complete http://www.texas-speed.com

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 31, 2004 6:20 am

That's really not a bad deal at all.

Firechicken · **Posted:** Tue Apr 06, 2004 3:45 am

Bruce,
How many miles do you have on those 918s??? They say that they're good for 20k miles. Still looking at cams but have to get the exhaust finished first. It's funny reading back on this post till now and seeing how much has changed as far as stuff on the market for the LS1 f-bodies. It's come along ways in 2 years. Who would of thought 2 years ago that you could of put in just a cam that would give you 451hp with STOCK heads, & bottom end!!

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 06, 2004 6:09 am

Isn't that freaking nuts? Imagine with a set of stage II heads from Patriot Performance, for like $1400. :shock:

Hawk · **Posted:** Tue Apr 06, 2004 7:21 am

Yes it is crazy If I would have waited I could have saved big bones.

JackZ28 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 06, 2004 7:34 am

I can't believe how cheap their heads are. Even MTI is selling their Stage 2E heads for like $1700 with no core charge.

Firechicken · **Posted:** Tue Apr 06, 2004 10:33 am

Hey Bruce......what kind of milage do you have on those 918s springs????

Hawk · **Posted:** Tue Apr 06, 2004 7:00 pm

Thunder said 20,000 I have a new set that I will be selling with the cam. I have 8000 on it now with no trouble. I am trading out the cam because I have a TSP sitting in the garage.

Firechicken · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:42 am

I really wish that they would come out with some springs that wouldn't have to be replaced every 20K miles, that's a pain in the a$$ to replace! Heard alot of good things about the new 918s.

Firechicken · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:44 am

I really wish that they would come out with some springs that wouldn't have to be replaced every 20K miles, that's a pain in the a$$ to replace! Heard alot of good things about the new 918s.

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