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Old 07-12-2010, 04:03 PM
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This is my first post on LS1 Tech.. I am buying a 05 v this weekend and wanted to know what would be the best thing to do... The car has 110k on it and is bone stock (1 owner) anyway my ? is, what swap would be best. 402 408 414??? im looking to put down 550hp all motor if i can. any advice would help.. last thing what should i do with the famous rear end?? Should i put a 9'' or what.. sorry for the post being so long.... thanks
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What's wrong with the stock motor ?

How much cash are you looking to spend ?
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N/T wrong with stock motor, I just want a bad *** motor to go in the car. Im looking to keep the price between 5-10k for motor..
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When i start this project i want to do everything right.
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Well the rear dif can't hold stock power, do you really wanna add another 150+hp?

I vote for spray until parts go flying
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Yup! I'd spray that motor first! Then when she goes or in the meantime, build the bad boy!

What color is the car? And with 110k, what's the seller gonna let you have it for?
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The car is BLK. I am getting the car for 11k wich i dont think is to bad. Never been abused, the lady is in her 50's and she got it brand new.
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Good deal IMO! Paid $12k for mine with 95k on it 6 months ago. Had a magnaflow catback, k&n intake, cags skip shift and already had the lights tinted and wheels coated when I got it. I've added a few things but nothing major yet. It's my daily.

Had the same plan as u. Buy a higher mileage V and build a motor.
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Yea im thinking about the 418 stroker would be a good build.. and thinking about the dana 44 diff. swap.. with that setup the car should be good to go. o yea- what would i need to do to the computer????
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If you're talking about an overbored LS3 stroker, see the 2004 V + 2010 Camaro thread in the other forum for guidelines
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LS7 with a cam and long tubes.
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Take your pick!

http://www.katechengines.com/street_...e_packages.php

Plan on a few other "extras" to take care of getting it to the ground.
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Yea a LS7 would be nice to have in the V but I want something different. I dont see to many 418 in the V'S...
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I'd go LS7 if it were me...

Or LS9... Lol
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454 from ERL
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2.4L 4G mitsu motor and turbooooooooo...




P.s. I'm just joking so for the love of god don't let my stupid comment spawn some kind of import hybrid.. demestic ftw..
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On the real I like the idea of a stroker LS3
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http://www.erlperformance.com/gm-ls-...e-short-blocks
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http://www.erlperformance.com/gm-ls-...i-short-blocks
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those Katech's are sick
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Originally Posted by cbass-v
I am getting the car for 11k
That's a great price ! Nice find.

Should leave plenty for mods.

The LS6 in there seem to be quite strong as far as longevity goes. There have been very little reported as far as high mileage engine failure.

In my opinion, throw a maggie, headers, cam, and some long tubes, and have a blast!


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