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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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i have a lq4 in my 98 ss... it has prc227 heads, fast 90 tb and intake, long tubes and tq v3 cam now with stock truck pistons and crank. i want to do FI but have know idea on what cam to use or procharger. i would like to get the engine machined and go with a 408.. if you guys have some ideas. pleas let me know. i am new to the FI so dont bash me to hard lol.
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if going 408 f1a all the way and a brutespeed cam.
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if going 408 f1a all the way and a brutespeed cam.
I agree
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if going 408 f1a all the way and a brutespeed cam.
Brutespeed cam here and f1-a. lq9. Those are some nice heads too! i got a set of the 237's and the quality of them is nice, plus the reassurance of that thick deck! cant beat em for the price i think. good luck!
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whats the budget, and goals , a d1 would be good for like 700 hp , do an 8 rub setup with an aster bracket .
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i am trying to get over 500rwhp any tha would be cool. i dont have a budget because i want to do this right.... i made the mistake last time when i went heads and cam with stock 6.0 bottom end...
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