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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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i have a 94 firebird v6 car that im doin a 5.3/th400 swap with a MP-70..i have the harnesses all ran just wondering on a k-member an manual rack.. is it worth the extra money for a turbo k member an manual rack or just deal with the stock k member i picked up for 50 bux??
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you'll have a easier time running the downpipe on the turbo k member but other than that and weight i think its all preference
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i was just gona boost the stock 5.3 with the exception of rod bolts..but since i have the extra money rite now im thinkin of a 347 rotating assembly from texas speed for the insurance of being all forged
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i was just gona boost the stock 5.3 with the exception of rod bolts..but since i have the extra money rite now im thinkin of a 347 rotating assembly from texas speed for the insurance of being all forged
go for it
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how much power would you guess out of this...5.3 347 forged bottom end ligenfelter gt2-3 cam an springs 317 heads and an mp-70 or 76..runin a walbro 255 intank pump, 60lb injectors, professional products ls6 intake
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Originally Posted by 347fbody
how much power would you guess out of this...5.3 347 forged bottom end ligenfelter gt2-3 cam an springs 317 heads and an mp-70 or 76..runin a walbro 255 intank pump, 60lb injectors, professional products ls6 intake
go with the T76 and switch your cam over to a GT7 or to a custom cam like this 230/236 595/601 115+2 and with a decent tune and boost your looking at 6-700 hp
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