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Old 03-06-2008, 02:18 PM
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Exactly what the title says. Few things; already have long tubes, also can not use a FAST intake it wont fit in my rx7.

I was debating cam+100 shot but i'd like to stay N/A if I could.
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I would do a cam/clutch/underdrive pulley...the stock LS6/ls2 clutch generally wont hold the power of a cammed motor. LS7 works great though and is cheap. I see alot of LS2's putting out over 430whp cam only. IM probably pretty close to that with a mild cam and LS7 clutch.
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Well the clutch isn't included in that price. I'm talking purely engine for that price. Just figuring out what to do with the extra money other than the cam.
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Cam and send your heads to have a good quality valve job done.
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Originally Posted by Stang's Bane
Cam and send your heads to have a good quality valve job done.

Would you have the intake done as well? I'm not sure how restrictive it is as opposed to the heads. Also, what prices are reasonable for a valve job on the heads and intake.
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The LS2 intake manifold like the other OEM plastic manifolds(LS6/L76) does not benefit much from porting, but all LS2 manifolds have a huge problem involing internal leakage or "cross talk" by fixing this I have seen gains of 12-15hp and 8-11 ft.lbs. As far as your budget goes heads, cam, and LS2 manifold mod. I offer several stages of porting for LS2/L92 heads 460-500 plus rwhp with streetable cam.
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Is this engine new or used?
What TB are you using, cable or ETC?
Computer?
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Originally Posted by czwalga00gt
Would you have the intake done as well? I'm not sure how restrictive it is as opposed to the heads. Also, what prices are reasonable for a valve job on the heads and intake.
A reasonable price for a good valve job on a set of heads 3-5 angle on the intake and radiused exhaust valve job would be around $125-$150((The valve job process is very under-estimated 70% of your airflow is 1 inch below the seat and 1 inch above the seat and whats right in the middle of that the valve- job.)) As far as the manifold with a deep port match and sealing it internally would run around $350.
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Originally Posted by czwalga00gt
also can not use a FAST intake it wont fit in my rx7.
Do you plan to see if the new Weiand Street Warrior will fit your 7?
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Originally Posted by 2manycars
Is this engine new or used?
What TB are you using, cable or ETC?
Computer?
Stock ls2 etc throttle body. I'm mounting the electronic gas pedal in the rx7.


It's used 07 vette 12k miles.
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I would get into the lower end and put in good parts. This way when you feel the need for more power you can do it without fear of breaking. then start upgrading around it.
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Originally Posted by LS1curious
I would get into the lower end and put in good parts. This way when you feel the need for more power you can do it without fear of breaking. then start upgrading around it.


Ehh thats next winter. It's not a DD; if i blow it up oh well.



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