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Old 03-13-2021, 08:58 PM
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I am wondering what you guys think that my 5.3 will make to the tire. Here is my combination

lm7 5.3
ported ls6 heads
tsp224 cam- 224 intake 228 exhaust .600 lift 110 LSA
Fabricated intake
102mm throttle body
ls9 head gasket
arp head studs and rod bolts
holley water pump and alternator are only accessories
Headers shown in pic

going through a th400 with 3500 stall and 55 Chevy rear end


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So what’s the combo?
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5300 cubic centimeters - 300 RWHP

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Yeah. LM7 5 is NOT a combo..... lol
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Anywhere between 250hp and 500 hp depending on the cam, heads, peak hp rpm, or a generous dyno operator.
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Got the post fixed. When I added the picture it covered up the rest of the text. Still figuring out the forum when posting on mobile
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What do you think with the updated information, tried to post it the first time but deleted the text when I added the picture.
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Posted the combo now
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330 rwhp
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250-270 depending on converter slip or how tight your converter is . 300 plus if you had a different transmission with a lock up converter. I usually see between 280- low 300 in trucks with similar combo on my dyno jet with a 4l60 with the converter locked.
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400-ish flywheel
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Depending on the intake, if it's running okay 400, running well with all of the little power robbing things taken care of 450.

You have some good heads, add 10-15 degrees to the cam and a tunnel ram you can make 500 without too much trouble. Flywheel of course. 400 to the wheels.



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