Fudgedmihuggies
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Good afternoon all.
So I'm currently in the process of getting quotes on getting my lazy ls2 with 265000kms on the clock rebuilt.
I'm no mechanic and this being my first build is rather noticeable when I walk into some of these mechanics workshops.
I have a budget of around 10k (which is not much I know) and not wanting to do anything with the bottom end except rebuild it/ freshen her up.
With so many options out there on what to do to get these types of numbers I'm overwhelmed by it all and was hoping you guys could help point me in the right direction.
I have not yet hit the drag strip nor do I believe I ever will as I'm fearful of being bitten by that expensive bug, so in saying this she needs to be "streetable" as once the build is complete she will only be a weekender/show pony.
From the research I've done thus far it seems just some minor head work and a half decent cam will get me there but was wanting to know what should be done to get these figures reliably and if it can be done with the budget I have.
I went into one shop yesterday and he was wanting to put forged pistons in her which in my non educated opinion is an expense not needed for the minor gains I'm chasing with a minor cam upgrade of 114 degrees, an x-force exhaust system and some minor upgrades with valve springs etc and dyno time/tuning which ate my budget like it was a snack.
I would love to be able to reverse anything I do as it is to my understanding the model car I have is becoming more and more desirable since Holden's sad announcement in the off chance I ever want to let her go ( I'd have to be on my death bed for that)
In saying this in the future when either the wallet or the wife allows me to I'd love to be able to bolt on a small supercharger as that whine has got me and pulled my heartstrings.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
So I'm currently in the process of getting quotes on getting my lazy ls2 with 265000kms on the clock rebuilt.
I'm no mechanic and this being my first build is rather noticeable when I walk into some of these mechanics workshops.
I have a budget of around 10k (which is not much I know) and not wanting to do anything with the bottom end except rebuild it/ freshen her up.
With so many options out there on what to do to get these types of numbers I'm overwhelmed by it all and was hoping you guys could help point me in the right direction.
I have not yet hit the drag strip nor do I believe I ever will as I'm fearful of being bitten by that expensive bug, so in saying this she needs to be "streetable" as once the build is complete she will only be a weekender/show pony.
From the research I've done thus far it seems just some minor head work and a half decent cam will get me there but was wanting to know what should be done to get these figures reliably and if it can be done with the budget I have.
I went into one shop yesterday and he was wanting to put forged pistons in her which in my non educated opinion is an expense not needed for the minor gains I'm chasing with a minor cam upgrade of 114 degrees, an x-force exhaust system and some minor upgrades with valve springs etc and dyno time/tuning which ate my budget like it was a snack.
I would love to be able to reverse anything I do as it is to my understanding the model car I have is becoming more and more desirable since Holden's sad announcement in the off chance I ever want to let her go ( I'd have to be on my death bed for that)
In saying this in the future when either the wallet or the wife allows me to I'd love to be able to bolt on a small supercharger as that whine has got me and pulled my heartstrings.
Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Cheers.