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Apr 26, 2005 | 08:38 AM

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Can we get some pics..... im pretty sure ive seen them before on the corvette forum but it would be a nice touch to this thread.
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Apr 26, 2005 | 09:53 AM

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Here is a file with Kevin's buildup pics.

http://forcedinductions.com/images/PTKC5TT/

Apr 26, 2005 | 10:43 AM

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i run tr6's at the gap they came at.. stock coils and stock plug wires.

if you have aftermarket plug wires on then change them back.

Apr 26, 2005 | 10:50 AM

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David I have heard that before about using stock plug wires, but I haven't had anyone confirm it. Guess the stock plug wires are pretty good afterall.

Apr 26, 2005 | 10:54 AM

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i have had trouble with aftermarket plug wires at high loads like these..

accel also sent me a set of wires that worked fine that were on the car at 830rw

Apr 26, 2005 | 11:52 AM

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What kind of work do you have to do to the ls6 block to handle big power in boost? Should you sleeve it?

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Apr 26, 2005 | 12:02 PM

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I'd close up the gap to .030 first and see if that helps, sounds like an ignition problem to me. One of the truck coils (there are 2-3 styles) are hotter than the stock car coils.

I run truck coils and MSD truck wires and have zero ignition problems.

Apr 26, 2005 | 12:43 PM

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I will do both...regap the the plugs and go buy some stock GM truck wires...I need the longer ones with my coil packs relocated. Thanks guys!

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Apr 26, 2005 | 01:16 PM

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What kind of work do you have to do to the ls6 block to handle big power in boost? Should you sleeve it?

Eric

Just drop in some good pistons, rods and apr studs. The stock block and crank have held up to 8.20's at 170mph so they're good for a lot!

Apr 26, 2005 | 01:29 PM

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What about the ls1 block? Is it alot weaker than the ls6???

Apr 26, 2005 | 01:34 PM

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All blocks after 2001 are the same.

Apr 26, 2005 | 02:00 PM

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All blocks after 2001 are the same.

i thought only some of the 01+ were ls6 blocks, and others were ls1 blocks?

Apr 26, 2005 | 02:07 PM

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What about the ealier blocks then, are they alot weaker?

Apr 26, 2005 | 10:08 PM

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gap them down to as little as 20 to see if it clears it up. This typically occurs at 27+ psi.

I have seen TR6s as high as 40 or 50.

Also, youll definately need a colder plug as well.

Apr 26, 2005 | 10:35 PM

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Great numbers man!

Apr 26, 2005 | 11:09 PM

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I wouldn't call the earlier blocks a lot weaker. The main difference between the blocks is the way the windows are cut into the case at the bottom of the cylinders. It allows each cylinder to breath better, which is more efficient, which makes for more power.