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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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I would do a JY 5.3, once you get everything done and tuned then start building a forged LQ4 if your not happy with the 5.3. Once the LQ4 is done pull out the 5.3 and sell it....
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Old Apr 2, 2014 | 11:28 PM
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So far so good guys keep it coming. I appreciate everyone's input
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 02:40 PM
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What do you guys think it would take to beat a 600whp evo on the street? Budget friendly keep in mind.
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 02:58 PM
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Good tires an a similar power to weight ratio.
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BC178
So to keep it simple guys im planning to do a budget build with room to grow. Looking at either a 5.3 pt7675 or lq4 s480, Not set in stone. Ive done a lot of research and seems you cant go wrong either way but what do you guys think and why?
This will be going in a weekend warrior 99 ws6. Plan to run a th400 or 4l80e. Have qa1 all around, getting a 9" (not sure on gear till everything is coming together). Looking for 9.xxx et and to beat a 08 600whp evo (dude is a full blown dick). This is my first thread, thanks guys!!!
A. Best 1st thread ever
B. This I'd like to see
C. I picked the 5.3/PT7675 just because what better way to shut someone up than with a 5.3L junkyard motor
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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I have seen a 5.3 pt7675 rolling on the street and the thing had a very nice spool and street manners. I've also got to hear a 6.0 (turbo unknown) and it sounded very nice with the tu2 cam. I would like at least some cam due to me being a little old school and liking the "muscle" tone..
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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I like sneaking up on them and let them wonder WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?? Keep it quite
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