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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Im wanting to throw a whipple on my 6.2 truck and i want it to just scream. I'm thinking E85, LSA heads and so on. I am curious what kind of numbers are attainable, not really worried about spending money but want to keep it under $15k. I've been reading on here all weekend and I've learned a lot. What advice or other options do you guys suggest? Thanks for the help
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 11:03 PM
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also do you think the lsa heads are necessary compared to ls3 heads?
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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 11:24 PM
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I wouldnt bother with heads if you have ls3s. What size whipple?
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:04 AM
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i want to do the 2.9
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by itsslow98
I wouldnt bother with heads if you have ls3s. What size whipple?
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I would guesstimate about 600 on E85, you should make more power because it requires less air for complete combustion.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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I did a setup like that for a friend of mine . stock heads , stock cam, 10psi 565hp to the wheels. And no meth kit.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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550-600 at the wheel on the truck. Future problem I see is the stock pump won't hold E-85 and those flat bottom tanks are not pump friendly for modding.
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 06:17 PM
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well seems like everyone is on the same page about hp. I did want to put a cam in it to. what would you suggest if i wanted to get closer to 700hp besides meth
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You can make a whole lotta hp, but the heavy assed truck drivetrain will eat into it big time. 800rwhp is doable with M6 and lite/car drivetrain. 650 to 700 might be more realistic dealing with truck stuff. That still makes for a stupid fast and fun truck.
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underdrive the crap out of it and get the heads ported. That should get you to your 700 goal.
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