400 hp in California
10-29-2007, 04:26 PM
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400 hp in California Ive got cut out, lid, and basically free mods. I was hoping to go for a cam as my next step, but i did a little research and found the most agressive cam i could get and still pass smog was 224/224, which i dont think will hit 400rwhp Also cant get LT's. I was just wondering if there is a way to get 400 or more rwhp in CA w/o boosting ie. spray turbo sc. Cali's smog regs suck
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10-29-2007, 08:57 PM
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Now a days you can do anything, easiest way that comes to mind would be the TR CheatR cam setup which made 394 HP on a basically stock car. Here is the link below and you can just get the cam cheaper and not worry about the heads but that will lower the numbers some.
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=3&pcid=289
http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...vid=3&pcid=289
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You might, there are some lt1 guys here with rather mild h/c setups that get are around there. I don't see it beyond the realm of possibility with an ls1. Best of luck and welcome!
10-29-2007, 08:58 PM
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No LT headers are pretty much 50 state illegal b/c they move the cats from there original location. It just sucks b/c cali is ALOT more strict with it, where as in most other states you can get away with it as long as there are cats there.
whats smog???????????
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(not trying to hijack da thread)well when i take my car for smog to a buddy of mines he jus checks for exahust emissions and pops my hood to look at the catalyst sticker! i know he does not look under the car, he jus mainly checks to see if i pass the emissions test through the exhaust! do u guys think i can get away with running LT's
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I think STS is legal on our cars. I don't know if I'm sold on them yet, but that may be an option. I was going to mention the cheater H/C package through TR too.
If you want to be 100% compliant in Cali', you pretty much can't touch anything in the emissions system or connected to it. If you get pulled over for LTs you could get a fine of up to $250 if you run with cats' and maybe more if the officer is sharp and in a bad mood.
I think Vortech makes a S/C kit for our cars, with their aftercooler, which will make 400+ RWHP and is CARB legal. Try looking into that too.
If you want to be 100% compliant in Cali', you pretty much can't touch anything in the emissions system or connected to it. If you get pulled over for LTs you could get a fine of up to $250 if you run with cats' and maybe more if the officer is sharp and in a bad mood.
I think Vortech makes a S/C kit for our cars, with their aftercooler, which will make 400+ RWHP and is CARB legal. Try looking into that too.
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Ive got cut out, lid, and basically free mods. I was hoping to go for a cam as my next step, but i did a little research and found the most agressive cam i could get and still pass smog was 224/224, which i dont think will hit 400rwhp Also cant get LT's. I was just wondering if there is a way to get 400 or more rwhp in CA w/o boosting ie. spray turbo sc. Cali's smog regs suck
You're pretty much stuck with the power you'll make with a 224/224 cam out here. Some (very few) have passed with a 226, but it requires a good tune, and some luck IMO. And long tubes are a must If you want to get anywhere near there.
On the bright side, If you still do decide to keep it smog legal, a 224/224 will still make good power
