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Old Oct 8, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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well im planning my winter build i have an ls1 block i plan on doing forged rods and pistons getting it ballenced.
scat i beam rods
probe srs pistons
lil john stage 2 turbo cam
trunion upgrade
havent decided on push rods and valve springs yet
should i upgrade my stock intake or get like a typhoon intake?
truck manifolds 2.5in crossover pipe 3-4in down pipe
gt45 turbo
planning on 91-93 octain (e85 isnt available)
9.5:1 compression?
3in intercooler pipe
arp head studs and main studs
i want to be able to make 650+ whp engines in a 1990 240sx with a t56
not sure what injector size to go with
any questions or suggestions just tell me havent got any parts yet
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no one has anything to say?
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 08:01 PM
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For that HP i would probably stick with an LS6 or even a stock intake. I got BTR springs in mine. sounds like it'll be a fun car.
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 09:04 PM
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^ ok ill probly just stick with my stock one
and yea should be a real fun car
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 09:06 PM
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Also, i would go with 80# injectors. those and Meth injection will give you more power than you'll need.
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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-if you have the extra cash go with LS6 if not LS1 intake should do.
-BTR Dual Spring kit is my vote
-Better have that T56 built or it's likely to grenade
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Old Oct 9, 2014 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 2muchboostNY
-if you have the extra cash go with LS6 if not LS1 intake should do.
-BTR Dual Spring kit is my vote
-Better have that T56 built or it's likely to grenade
i have already been planning on sending it off to get stuff done to it cuz thats what iv been reading and if i have the money i will upgrade the intake trying to sell my truck to have some extra funding
cant think of the place on here that does trans i thought i had them bookmarked but i cant find it

after doing some searching kinda like the look of this kit and ill just do it my self
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LT1-LS1-Tremec-T56-Level-3-Viper-Extreme-Rebuild-Kit-Package-/380994875384?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58b5106ff8&vxp=mtr

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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 09:32 AM
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I have a Tick Level 3 with some nice upgrades....I can vouch for their work. Rockland Gear also get a good reputation from many others on here.

For the turbo, if you have the extra cash the TC78 unit is a small framed turbo with some power potential in your range (have seen 700rwhp with this setup). Space is a premium with our chassis and a turbo setup.

If you are rebuilding yourself here is one source for parts thats reputable:
http://www.thegearbox.org/T56.html
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Seems like all these guys are doing these swaps, definitely a good choice to make! If you have any questions at all just give us a shout by phone or just shoot us an email at support@tickperformance.com. Our staff is waiting and Martin Smallwood can answer any questions you will have about your engine build.
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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 2muchboostNY
I have a Tick Level 3 with some nice upgrades....I can vouch for their work. Rockland Gear also get a good reputation from many others on here.

For the turbo, if you have the extra cash the TC78 unit is a small framed turbo with some power potential in your range (have seen 700rwhp with this setup). Space is a premium with our chassis and a turbo setup.

If you are rebuilding yourself here is one source for parts thats reputable:
http://www.thegearbox.org/T56.html
i was looking at there level 3 kit but my limiting factor will be money
and yea i know space is an issue iv been looking at radiators that tuck up under the core support for that extra few inches so the crossover pipe isnt so close to the radiator and water pump

Originally Posted by Joey@Tick
Seems like all these guys are doing these swaps, definitely a good choice to make! If you have any questions at all just give us a shout by phone or just shoot us an email at support@tickperformance.com. Our staff is waiting and Martin Smallwood can answer any questions you will have about your engine build.
i was deffinitly looking at ur guys kit ill probly email u guys soon about it whether i have u build it or i do it my self
and yea for the cost swaping these motors are stupidly easy to me i have 6k in a ls1 swap sold my old motor setup for 3k so i really only have 3k into a ls1 would of costed that much to put into the old motor to make the power this does stock
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