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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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I have a 1999 z28 6speed I have the following but no installed
sts turbo with upgraded 67mm turbo and a ls6 intake, I want a set of headers no cats and a set of heads like the 6.0 heads.what boost can I run with this set up?
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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I would guess 6-7 lbs on stock bottom end. Someone with first hand experience wanna chime in on this one?
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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may want to try the forced induction section
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 09:47 PM
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Go forged, and up the boost, then you will be where you want to be.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Agreed.
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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Lope and dope, just ask TRMN8R.
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Originally Posted by KCS
Lope and dope, just ask TRMN8R.
Thats what i was going to say!

Big cam and a nitrous tune, then a 150shot

Not real familiar with the STS setup (besides how it works lol), but i'm thinking full boltons, camshaft, and some boost should get you there?
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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"how can I have 550 at the wheels"

#1 Sell you camaro.

#2 Buy a new C6 Z06

#3 Get a cam some headers and a tune when ls7edit comes out...Done!!!

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there is a sponsor in the selling a 430 short block in the for sale section for 6g's shipped, heads and a cam and 550 is yours.
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Originally Posted by hc_performance
"how can I have 550 at the wheels"

#1 Sell you camaro.

#2 Buy a new C6 Z06

#3 Get a cam some headers and a tune when ls7edit comes out...Done!!!

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