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Old 05-23-2003, 08:34 AM
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Ok guys, I need some input on my next mod

I have a 3500 2.5 stall. I love it, dropped my time .5, even though it blew my tranny to peices.

I have some extra money and would like to know should I go with LS1 Edit or Headers. I know in the future I will atleast do Heads/Cam.

Thanks guys!

Old 05-23-2003, 09:40 AM
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Default Re: Headers or LS1 Edit?

You'll need both if you are doing H/C. I went with headers before tuning and H/C, just used a MAFT with ATAP for fine tuning.
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Default Re: Headers or LS1 Edit?

Get less expensive headers, (Macs or Hooker LTs), AND LS1Edit!

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Default Re: Headers or LS1 Edit?

i haven't done any tuning on my car as of yet. after installing the mac ml headers, i dropped 3 tenths. money well spent, especially given the value of macs. good bang for the buck
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Default Re: Headers or LS1 Edit?

I think you should just save a lil longer and get both
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Default Re: Headers or LS1 Edit?

Right now.. unless your having other tuning difficultes, go with the headers.
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Default Re: Headers or LS1 Edit?

Another vote for headers...
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Default Re: Headers or LS1 Edit?

Another for headers
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Go with the headers
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Headers first!
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Default Re: Headers or LS1 Edit?

I'd go both to tune in the stall.If you have a 01-02 then I'd definitly go Edit.The timing on 01+ is complete crap and there is much to gain.


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