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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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Im using the original tb that came on the car actually. I sanded the lip off the front edge and epoxy filled it
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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so "mightymouse" in your opinion you dont think switching to a victor jr and ad elbow helps sc applications, Other than looking better? I have been getting mixed answeres about this both here on tech and with mylocal tuner.
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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i dont think it works better OR looks better, and its certainly not lighter or cheaper than ls6

and im talking applications under say 1200hp
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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mildly ported ls2 here .... been to 22psi and 160 mph @3350lbs on a 275 drag radial. Works pretty good if you ask me???
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Old Nov 30, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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will be an eld proflow for me but wont have any numbers for a few months but it did preety good on my NA motor so im excited to see how it handles boost
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 04:36 AM
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So it look like the general concensus on this is that for a boosted application of 1000 hp or less there is no reason to switch from an LS6 especially if you already own one correct? I will be starting my turbo build before long and I already have an LS6 so I think I will stick with it.
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