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Old May 20, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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So we all know what the LS7 is, it's GM's big small block that belts out a healthy 505 rearwheel horsepower stock.

Now are any of the swappers using stock LS7's, and if so, what are you doing with the dry sump setup? What problems and solutions have you figured out in general? Any advice?

I like the idea of putting an LS7 into my Merc.
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Old May 20, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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I haven't seen one myself, but I know ATS makes a semi-dry swap pan and a tank/breather for the LS7.
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John B's site. http://www.ls7montess.com/
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Old May 21, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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My buddy builds something that might fit the bill...

ASSUMING you want the Merc to go quicker than that car with the 'brake! lol j/k!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQ_iElSvmG4

He's done MANY and the thing makes 10" of vacuum @900rpm!

He's in Crystal Lake.
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Old May 22, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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Yeah I met Jeff at SEMA last year, he does some cool stuff.
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I've known him about 25 years and he's always thinking a little ahead of the curve!

Riding in a 2300lb car with 800whp on the street is something I'll only do ONCE!
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