PHASE.2 MODS - Progress Thread !!! - Page 4

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 10-01-2022, 07:09 PM

Not much progress this week... Sent the blower out to Katech for some porting...
Received my TSP DoD Delete Valley Cover... Still debating if im going to port the heads myself... stay tuned

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 10-11-2022, 08:21 AM

Hey guys... quick update... Just received some photos from Mike @ Katech of the blower work they are doing... they should also be receiving my heads today for some tender love and care

Stay tuned for more!

Evansa22 · 10-11-2022, 03:17 PM

Nice, so you decided to have them port the heads? Good choice if so! Might as well get it knocked out while it's all apart

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 10-11-2022, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evansa22

Nice, so you decided to have them port the heads? Good choice if so! Might as well get it knocked out while it's all apart

Yeah... trust me i have everything to do it myself, except the time. I was also worried about getting the runners to match. Found a local flow bench for $200 to flow both heads, but then would have also needed to purchase a stock sized set of valves to clean up the CC, and a 90% smaller valve to open the throats... once done, figured the cost would have been the same, and would be silly to think i could do as good as the CNC file... i'll still end up cleaning them up a little when i get them back just to make myself feel better

Also going to port match the blower to the instake runner... as Katech does not offer that. Stay tuned : )

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 10-27-2022, 12:34 PM

Well... I am happy to announce that i received my heads back from Katech yesterday, and will be receiving the ported blower back tomorrow... As you can imagine, they look pretty nice and I even did a quick test fit of the new cast valve covers... Here are a couple photos... alot more to follow as I jump back in the project this weekend. Hoping to do the following this weekend.

1. Assemble the heads
2. Install new JRE cam + C5R Chain and LME chain guide.
3. Install and torque heads
4. Install TSP VVT delete front cover & Oil Pan

I guess I might even be able to drop the motor back in if i dont waste too much time stopping to take photos

Stay tuned!

ST1LE · 10-27-2022, 03:49 PM

Oh wow! That some purdy stuff. Katech does not mess around. Those valve covers are awesome looking!

swisstyphoon · 10-27-2022, 03:58 PM

looking good!

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 10-27-2022, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ST1LE

Oh wow! That some purdy stuff. Katech does not mess around. Those valve covers are awesome looking!

I agree... It takes alot of strength not to buy everything on their website!
Love everything from them so far, and their service is top tier also!

Scottyz · 10-27-2022, 07:11 PM

Very nice. Eager to see the numbers

PowerDemon · 10-27-2022, 09:10 PM

NSFW!!

Looking good man!

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 10-28-2022, 11:18 AM

Morning Team,

Had a little time last after dinner and officially started the re-assembly process.
Everything went smooth. Cam went in very smooth and fit perfect (have heard of some that didn't) Katech oil pump and C5R chain fit perfect. Blue locktite on everything.
Working slow and taking my time... More engine porn below... with more to follow tomorrow!

RobZL1 · 10-28-2022, 01:35 PM

I love the fact that you went with the 3-bolt cam, the dogbone on the chain, and the Katech pump. Get rid of all the "junk" that might hold you back or fail later.

Cool to see it coming together!

Checkmate1 · 10-28-2022, 01:49 PM

Wow! Easily my favorite build on the forum. Are you getting the Katech Lightweight Flywheel installed? I hear nothing but great things about the LTW Flywheel and the response of the engine.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 10-28-2022, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobZL1

I love the fact that you went with the 3-bolt cam, the dogbone on the chain, and the Katech pump. Get rid of all the "junk" that might hold you back or fail later.

Cool to see it coming together!

Thanks Rob, hard to pass those details over when the engine is out. Cheap insurance if you ask me, considering how many of us expect at or over 100HP per cylinder. JRE takes credit for the 3 bolt cam recommendation. If i had more $$$ to spend I would have gotten the Katech matching VVT and DoD covers but at the time of the parts purchase I had a fixed budget so JRE recommended the TSP line of cast covers which i went with... photos of those later

10-01-2022, 07:09 PM	#43
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,195	Not much progress this week... Sent the blower out to Katech for some porting... Received my TSP DoD Delete Valley Cover... Still debating if im going to port the heads myself... stay tuned Attached Images __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: Katech Standard Ported Blower + Ported Heads + 103mm TB + Oil Pump + C5R Chain + Valve Covers + Coil Relocation Kit TSP VVT and DoD Delete Covers + LME Chain Guide + DSX Billet Lid + ATI Damper + 9.17" Lower + 2.4" Upper + MM Wild CC + RF BG Coated AR Headers + GESI UHO Cats + V Bands + AWE Touring + Magnaflow Center X + MSD Coils + Banks iDash + JMS Booster ALL the BMR Read End Goodies + BMR Motor Mounts + JRE Terminator Cam Package + FIC 30 + DMS Front HX + Fender Tank GMS High Flow Impact Bar + GMS Stage II Oil Cooler + GMS Stage III HX System = 770rwhp 815rwtq @E55 13.5psi

10-11-2022, 08:21 AM	#44
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,195	Hey guys... quick update... Just received some photos from Mike @ Katech of the blower work they are doing... they should also be receiving my heads today for some tender love and care Stay tuned for more! Attached Images __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: Katech Standard Ported Blower + Ported Heads + 103mm TB + Oil Pump + C5R Chain + Valve Covers + Coil Relocation Kit TSP VVT and DoD Delete Covers + LME Chain Guide + DSX Billet Lid + ATI Damper + 9.17" Lower + 2.4" Upper + MM Wild CC + RF BG Coated AR Headers + GESI UHO Cats + V Bands + AWE Touring + Magnaflow Center X + MSD Coils + Banks iDash + JMS Booster ALL the BMR Read End Goodies + BMR Motor Mounts + JRE Terminator Cam Package + FIC 30 + DMS Front HX + Fender Tank GMS High Flow Impact Bar + GMS Stage II Oil Cooler + GMS Stage III HX System = 770rwhp 815rwtq @E55 13.5psi

10-27-2022, 12:34 PM	#47
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,195	Well... I am happy to announce that i received my heads back from Katech yesterday, and will be receiving the ported blower back tomorrow... As you can imagine, they look pretty nice and I even did a quick test fit of the new cast valve covers... Here are a couple photos... alot more to follow as I jump back in the project this weekend. Hoping to do the following this weekend. 1. Assemble the heads 2. Install new JRE cam + C5R Chain and LME chain guide. 3. Install and torque heads 4. Install TSP VVT delete front cover & Oil Pan I guess I might even be able to drop the motor back in if i dont waste too much time stopping to take photos Stay tuned! Attached Images __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: Katech Standard Ported Blower + Ported Heads + 103mm TB + Oil Pump + C5R Chain + Valve Covers + Coil Relocation Kit TSP VVT and DoD Delete Covers + LME Chain Guide + DSX Billet Lid + ATI Damper + 9.17" Lower + 2.4" Upper + MM Wild CC + RF BG Coated AR Headers + GESI UHO Cats + V Bands + AWE Touring + Magnaflow Center X + MSD Coils + Banks iDash + JMS Booster ALL the BMR Read End Goodies + BMR Motor Mounts + JRE Terminator Cam Package + FIC 30 + DMS Front HX + Fender Tank GMS High Flow Impact Bar + GMS Stage II Oil Cooler + GMS Stage III HX System = 770rwhp 815rwtq @E55 13.5psi

10-27-2022, 03:49 PM	#48
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	Oh wow! That some purdy stuff. Katech does not mess around. Those valve covers are awesome looking! __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

10-27-2022, 03:58 PM	#49
swisstyphoon Former GM Technician Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10, 06 Silverado Duramax Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 346	looking good! __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 A10 Rotofab Big Gulp, Nick Williams 103, Magnuson 2650, 9.17" (14%) lower, 90mm upper, Vengeance Racing Heads (LME) Cam Package (Cammotion Stage 1), Johnson Lifters, JMS Voltage Booster, Lingenfelter high flow check valve, BBK shorty headers, Custom 2.75" down pipes, Gesi Gen2 high flow cats, MM catch can 791whp, 772ft-lbs SAE Just added 30% XDI Injectors, LPE big bore hpfp, Flex fuel. Elite tuning, results coming soon. 2006 Silverado Duramax Diesel MPI Compound Turbo 40% over Injectors Efi Live DSP5 Tuning Follow me on Instagram: Swisstyphoon1980

10-11-2022, 03:17 PM	#45
Evansa22 Drives: HBM ZLE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: In the garage Posts: 816	Nice, so you decided to have them port the heads? Good choice if so! Might as well get it knocked out while it's all apart

10-27-2022, 07:11 PM	#51
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Very nice. Eager to see the numbers

10-27-2022, 09:10 PM	#52
PowerDemon Drives: Camaro ZL1, Golf GTI Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 175	NSFW!! Looking good man! __________________ ’22 ZL1 Riverside Blue 6MT ’15 GTI Carbon Steel 6MT

10-28-2022, 11:18 AM	#53
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,195	Morning Team, Had a little time last after dinner and officially started the re-assembly process. Everything went smooth. Cam went in very smooth and fit perfect (have heard of some that didn't) Katech oil pump and C5R chain fit perfect. Blue locktite on everything. Working slow and taking my time... More engine porn below... with more to follow tomorrow! Attached Images __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: Katech Standard Ported Blower + Ported Heads + 103mm TB + Oil Pump + C5R Chain + Valve Covers + Coil Relocation Kit TSP VVT and DoD Delete Covers + LME Chain Guide + DSX Billet Lid + ATI Damper + 9.17" Lower + 2.4" Upper + MM Wild CC + RF BG Coated AR Headers + GESI UHO Cats + V Bands + AWE Touring + Magnaflow Center X + MSD Coils + Banks iDash + JMS Booster ALL the BMR Read End Goodies + BMR Motor Mounts + JRE Terminator Cam Package + FIC 30 + DMS Front HX + Fender Tank GMS High Flow Impact Bar + GMS Stage II Oil Cooler + GMS Stage III HX System = 770rwhp 815rwtq @E55 13.5psi

10-28-2022, 01:35 PM	#54
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,377	I love the fact that you went with the 3-bolt cam, the dogbone on the chain, and the Katech pump. Get rid of all the "junk" that might hold you back or fail later. Cool to see it coming together! __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp // CSP LT's & Ultra Cats // JMS // Elite Ultra CC // BMR MM // BC Forged KL13 Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods

10-28-2022, 01:49 PM	#55
Checkmate1 Drives: Garnet Red / ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Posts: 502	Wow! Easily my favorite build on the forum. Are you getting the Katech Lightweight Flywheel installed? I hear nothing but great things about the LTW Flywheel and the response of the engine. __________________ #SAVETHEMANUALS

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