redneckram2005

About to start a build up of a LQ9. Going to keep stock bottom and for now. Auto trans behind it. The car will be street driven weekend toy for the most part not a DD. Suggestions for the entire build will be highly appreciated!! going in an 81 firebird.

HCI2000SS

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Got a budget in mind?

redneckram2005

it really depends on bang for the buck....but I also don't have 10k to through at it.

HCI2000SS

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Ok then my next question would be how much power do you want to make?

redneckram2005

id love to see 500+ at the wheels.

HCI2000SS

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The easiest way would be to do a few basic bolt ons then some boost or nitrous. It can be done with a good HCI but it won't have the same overall drivability.

redneckram2005

id love to run twins but no one that I know of is making a kit for 2nd gens. I also don't know of a shop anywhere near me capable.

ragtopz28

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Check out my thread, some good info and suggestion in here..https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...-breather.html.

redneckram2005

just read your thread ragtop nice build

ICRAZY6

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I would get a decent set of heads like PRC and a cam from Texas Speed, there are plenty of combos to choose from. I would keep compression up and pump gas friendly. Throw a fast intake, some 60lbs injectors on there and a good tune.

Tuskyz28

Stroking it to a 408 will get you there easily..... other wise as far as head goes I would hit up Tony Mamo for a set of his new 220 heads. If they made 490rwhp with a 227 cam on a LS1 they should clear that with a LQ9 due to the added cubes.