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May 13, 2007 | 09:53 PM

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how would a stock lt1 hold up to an sts base kit as long as i keep the boost low????

May 13, 2007 | 10:08 PM

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just fine. get a tune even for 5psi. Also get an IC and you can run 5-7psi just fine.

May 13, 2007 | 10:23 PM

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just do it if it blows build a low CR motor and turn up the boost hell ill help ya..... just write me a check LOL

May 13, 2007 | 11:38 PM

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what do you think the car would run with stock with the sts a stalled th350 and a brake behind it, and 3.73's out back?

May 13, 2007 | 11:49 PM

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run as in 1/4 mile? Depends on alot of variables.
Ditch 3.73s if you can. Get a 2 step, and get at least a T67 or bigger.

May 14, 2007 | 12:06 AM

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run as in 1/4 mile? Depends on alot of variables.
Ditch 3.73s if you can. Get a 2 step, and get at least a T67 or bigger.

why do you say ditch the 3.73's?? what would everyone suggest? the two step will come when the new tranny goes in as well.

May 14, 2007 | 02:23 AM

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why do you say ditch the 3.73's?? what would everyone suggest? the two step will come when the new tranny goes in as well.

turbos dont necessarily like high gears. they like load, the longer the gear..... the more boost you can have

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May 15, 2007 | 12:53 AM

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i WOULD NOT put 3.73's on a turbo car, the lower the better. but you dont necessarily have to do 2.75's. IMO, 3.73's are more of an N/A gear

May 15, 2007 | 06:04 AM

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3.42 is considered the best 1/4 mile gear for a 4L60e.

May 15, 2007 | 09:00 AM

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We ran our original prototype LT1 STS kit back in 03 for a year and a half on 5psi and 7psi (with meth) before we finally decided to just forge it to go bigger boost. We now have it at 15psi.

If you get a good tune, you'll be all set for a long long time.