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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 08:05 AM
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So I wanted some suggestions on what kind of engine I should put in my 2002 SS Camaro?
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 08:41 AM
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You're going to have to provide some info. What are your power expectations? Are you wanting to go naturally aspirated? Boosted? Nitrous? Is this car a daily? What are you looking for? There are literally hundreds of different engines and combinations, but to help you narrow them down we are going to need more to go on.
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Umm yeah just a tad more info would be helpful
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 09:15 AM
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I want naturally aspirated. I'm lookin to get close to 500 hp. It's a daily driver also. Also has to be fuel injected. Wanna keep the price under 10 grand.
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 09:19 AM
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I think you're looking for the parts wanted section.

Because if you had a 2002 SS and wanted 500 horsepower. A good port job from Texas speed, 750$ and a cam package 1000$ should get you close.

You want to buy an engine that makes 500, maybe around 5-6 thousand for a drop in ready one at the most
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Yeah I could do that but I want to keep this car forever and I don't want to put bolt ons with the mileage it has. I rather put a new engine in it that makes that much hp and go from there
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Check out places like Thompson Motorsports and Texas Speed. They have great prices
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