How's this set up?

**fireman2118** · 07-30-2009, 02:51 PM

I wanted to liven up my '05 R/T a bit. I set my goals, figured out what parts I wanted, then all of a sudden....Bam.....I realized I couldn't get past the CA emissions requirements. So, I've lowered the bar while trying to maintain a decent power increase.
How am I looking with this set up? Am I going to be happy with it? Power gains?

PPP stage II heads
PPP stage I cam 210/216 114lsa (milder cam needed for CA emissions)
25% underpulley
Forged one piece pushrods
JBA shorty headers
JBA mids w/HF cats
Corsa cat back exhaust

**Super T** · 07-30-2009, 03:09 PM

Personally I'd go longtubes... W/ a stage I cam you're not quite to where you *need* them, but IMHO you'll have plenty of low end to shred the tires, so you won't miss a lil torque that the shorties may or may not have provided you.

**dudeiwin86** · 07-30-2009, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by Super T

Personally I'd go longtubes... W/ a stage I cam you're not quite to where you *need* them, but IMHO you'll have plenty of low end to shred the tires, so you won't miss a lil torque that the shorties may or may not have provided you.

longtubes dont fly very well with CA emmissions, hence why hes going with JBAs and a stage 1 cam that aint too choppy

**concussion** · 07-30-2009, 03:42 PM

Bill I think you'll like it. I know someone who's getting into a very similar set up as you are... a bit more on the budgeted parts side, but similar.

**diablotoona** · 07-30-2009, 04:45 PM

The stage II isnt choppy at all, car would idle but with some issues on the stock tune, not sure what you leave out on the table with stage I vs II but i made good power with the stage II cam.

**fireman2118** · 07-30-2009, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by diablotoona

The stage II isnt choppy at all, car would idle but with some issues on the stock tune, not sure what you leave out on the table with stage I vs II but i made good power with the stage II cam.

I just can't afford to take a chance. I need to be sure.