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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Question 5.3/4.8 jy build help

ok im using a 5.3 lm7 for this build what all do i need im planning on running e85 and putting in mustang with a glide behind it... primarily a track car..

so far i have
lm7 5.3
224/228 115 cam
head studs
vic jr intake...
88 mm tv8101 garrett
160lb and also 80lb inj available with weldon pump



should i use a 92-102 tb and elbow or 4 barrel and hat???
what head gaskets ?
rod bolts?
inter-cooler or no??
what map sensor?
what heads 5.3 or ls1 or 6.0
anyone willing to share a decent base tuning file for stock motor build?

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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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Ls9 Headgaskets.
Stock rodbolts.
Intercooler, yes IMO
Stock heads, unless you Wana drop compression which is not needed .
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by a4ls2goat
Ls9 Headgaskets.
Stock rodbolts.
Intercooler, yes IMO
Stock heads, unless you Wana drop compression which is not needed .
what kind power that good for....
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by n20z28
what kind power that good for....
600rwhp+
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 12:35 AM
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Easy 600+rw
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on e85 should i run my 34x10x3 precision intercooler? aiming 6-800hp

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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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what map sensor for 3 bar on 00 up ecu
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