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What should be done to an LS3 to support 650+whp?

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Default What should be done to an LS3 to support 650+whp?

Have an LS3 with a V3 Si blower + BTR Stage 4 SC cam. Have titanium retainers and platinum springs.

Am I pushing my luck on rods? Timing chain? Head studs? Anything I should be thinking of doing?
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I push mine to 885/787. With a good fuel and a good tune they will live just fine. 5 years it's been boosted with plenty of pulls.
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I push mine to 885/787. With a good fuel and a good tune they will live just fine. 5 years it's been boosted with plenty of pulls.
That's awesome. What's your setup?
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Originally Posted by CamaroKidZ28
That's awesome. What's your setup?
Stock bottom end LS3, FMS blower cam, 1 7/8 lt's, stock axle back, mantic 9000 twin disc, D1SC on 16psi, fore innovations triple pump kit, ID1300s, and e85. Pretty simple setup that makes for a nice street car.
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Hi, what breaks an engine is non-spark, weak spark OR the Spark Instant being at the wrong time.
The RPM of the engine can be too great for component life.

My recommendations:
I would fit my timing set, Avon Gear, Steel Gears with HD chain. (HP requirement from Dual Springs)
I would fit my Chinese head studs @ $100.00
I would fit a 2010 Camaro OP with pressure shim increase.
I would fit my IGN-1A coil kit.

These items, if fitted, will cure the cause of many engine problems.

Lance



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