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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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WHich is the best, sc, turbo, or nos? Please help decide!
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:08 AM
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what are your goals? by far the cheapest and easiest is nitrous, and from there it is a toss up between sc/turbo
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:12 AM
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OK, between sc/turbo, I've been looking at xssive's pisc kit! Is this a good idea?
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by CMKworm
OK, between sc/turbo, I've been looking at xssive's pisc kit! Is this a good idea?
Do you have the supporting mods to accomplish this (at the very least a built drivetrain, heavy duty clutch, etc)? Blowers done right are awesome. Half assed jobs will leave you with a broken car.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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Here's what I've got!

Mods:

Engine:
350 c.i. LS1 V8
Cylinder Head Specialties Stage 2 Heads
(REV 2.02 intake, 1.57 exhaust valves, & custom competition valve springs)
Comp Cam .222
" " Chromeoly Pushrods
ASP Pulleys
Rollmaster Dual Roll Timing Chain
Yella Terra 1.7 Roller Rockers
Hypertech 160' Thermostat
Taylor 10 m.m. Plug Wires
LS1 Edit, EFI Live, and Dynojet Tuned
Mobil 1 Oil

Intake:
SLP Air Box
" " Mass Air Flow Sensor
" " Bellows
" " Cold Air Kit
K&N Filter
LS6 Intake
Ported Throttle Body

Exhaust:
Jet Hot Coated Headers
" " Y-Pipe
" " Exhaust
" " Race Ready Cut-Out

Transmission:
Stage IV Speed Inc. Max Evil Transmission
TCI 3500 Stall Converter
B&M Supercooler
Energy Suspension Trans. Mount
Royal Purple Max ATF

Rear End:
3.73 GM Motive Gears
TA Performance Rear End Girdle
Royal Purple Gear Oil

Suspension:
SLP Tower Brace
Eibach Pro Kit

Other:
Drilled & Slotted Ri Rotors
18x9.5 Y2K Vette Wheels
285-35-18 Nitto NT555 Extreme Performance Tires
26x11.5x16 Mickey Thompson ET Streets
Stull Black Billet Grille
Clear Corners by Afterthoughts Auto
Custom Fuel Rail Covers by Afterthougts Auto
MBA Red Anodized Billet Aluminum
" " Z28 Shift ****
" " LS1 Head Plate
" " Brake Fluid Resivoir Cap
" " Power Steering Fluid Cap
" " Engine Oil Cap
" " Radiator Resivoir Cap
" " Radiator Cap
" " Winshield Washer Fluid Cap
Custom Painted Headlights
Hidden Wiring Mod
Side Molding Delete
Air Pump and Bracket Removed
Front Sway Bar Removed
Window Tint
Monsoon Sound System
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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You need to find out your compression ratio...any work done to the heads such as milling? Turbo or SC you will have a lot of fun with...
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