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Old 08-03-2011, 06:09 PM
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I recently pick up some ls1 parts cam,853 5.7 heads,rods,pistons,balanced crank,pretty much everything minus block.I want to do a twin turbo in my 69camaro.i was thinking of going with a ls6 block with new pistons of course.I'm new to the site i got alot of reading ahead of me now that i know of it.I know thats lil info but anything you have to offer now will help me and bring up other questions and suggestions. Thanks
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If you are going to boost the motor, better forge the bottom end.
stock crank will handle a few lbs of boost but rods and pistons should be changed to boost specific units.




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