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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 06:26 AM
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i own a 98 z28 n soon to have lots of money for mods.... and in the cam and torque converter area im clueless.. can anybody give me a rundown on those 2 areas?... i was plannin on buyin the cam thats in the z06 from summit but again i have no idea what im doin.. can i get some help?. thanks
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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You need to let people know what your desires for the car are. Just saying you want a Cam and Torque Converter will not get much help.

Is your car going to be a daily driver?
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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heres my future plans for the car... (within the next 6 months)

borla catback exhaust
hooker ceramic coated longtube headers
f.a.s.t lsx intake with the 90mm throttle body
granetelli MAF sensor
already have the slp airbox lid and smooth bellow
nos dry shot system
36lb injectors
theres more but thats the start of my plans... im clueless on the cam and torque converter... whats a good lift, stall speed, what does all that mean?... is the z06 cam not a good cam.. and yeah its sorta gunna b my daily driver
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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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Check out Jaber's excellent write up on how to go fast:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-ls1-owners-newbie-tech/361959-so-you-wanna-fast.html

Then let us know if you have ???'s

Ed
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