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Old 01-22-2011, 10:50 AM
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Default Need major help with my 5.3 lsx

I HAVE A 5.3 LSX TRUCK MOTOR THAT IM INSTALLING IN MY 95 CHEVY CAMARO, WHAT MODS CAN I DO TO THIS MOTOR TO HAVE IT UP TO 420rwh TO THE REAR WHEELS?
ITS SITTING STOCK ON A MOTOR STAND WITH JUST HEADS AND A BLOCK.
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The short answer is headers, cam and heads - with supporting changes.
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Turbo?
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I've been seeing some decent turbos f/s in the $500-$600 range lately , course that would'nt be the complete set up . Maybe something to investigate ? Good luck .
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its going to be hard to get 420rwhp out of a 5.3 without some money. Your best bet would be to find a set of used stock LS1 rods and pistons and have the block bored to stock LS1 specs (That is if your sonic check comes back good). With the new found Cubes you wont be stuck to a Sub 224 cam due to higher dynamic compression. With the ability to run a larger cam you will have a easier time getting 420rwhp. if you bored it out to a stock ls1 specs i would suggest having a custom cam spec'd then running your typical supporting mods.




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