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Old 12-19-2007, 08:05 PM
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So far here is my list...plz add to it or tell me what to get instead of something else. Like LCAs instead of panhard bar etc.... I'm hoping to get this done for me in the spring, and try to accomplish some of it by myself

Current: LTs, Y-pipe, exhaust, lid

Spring time: Cam, valve springs, hardened push rods, timing chain, ported ls6 oil pump, sub frame connectors (weld in?). DRs, rims, strano springs, shocks, panhard bar, 3.73s, under drive pulley
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Sounds like you've got it all in order,...i'd leave out the springs/shocks/panhard til after the 3.73's and UD pulley though personally. And yes,...weld in Subframes! And Dont forget a TUNE! Oh and LS6 Intake of course
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Sounds like you've got it all in order,...i'd leave out the springs/shocks/panhard til after the 3.73's and UD pulley though personally. And yes,...weld in Subframes! And Dont forget a TUNE! Oh and LS6 Intake of course
The guy at the shop, also recommended the intake. So when I install a healthy cam say high 220/ low 230. How much hp could that intake help me get. Yes a tune will be done as well. I was quoted 400. I hear he is good, so is that a decent price? Should I get a stall or am i begging for a new rear end and tranny? I think this would be a good start, I'm not sure I need it quite yet
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Auto=Stall .... A 224 or 228 cam would be good for a DD. And dont get to down if you dont get 400 rwhp even with all those mods. Autos are bad on dynos.
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Originally Posted by homerunhtr21
Auto=Stall .... A 224 or 228 cam would be good for a DD. And dont get to down if you dont get 400 rwhp even with all those mods. Autos are bad on dynos.
I thought for a second...how did u know i wanted around 400? haha..sorry the price for the tune was 400...and yes i'm shooting for 400rwhp as well. So should I go a little bigger since it's not a daily driver? It's more of a weekend, go have fun car, take on trips car. Thx for the input...
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Might want to add a healthy stall before or during the cam install, but other than that the rest of what you have listed is either already on my car or something I plan on adding in the future.
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do a stall. it will really wake ur car up.
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get a stall in the 3500-3800 range and get a cam in the 230s
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12 bolt, especially if you plan on using the dr's
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12 bolt, especially if you plan on using the dr's
I was hoping a prayer before every launch would work. This might have to wait till next spring. It's in the future mod list...but idk if i should do it yet or not
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Originally Posted by allbaugh_04
Spring time: Cam, valve springs, hardened push rods, timing chain, ported ls6 oil pump, sub frame connectors (weld in?). DRs, rims, strano springs, shocks, panhard bar, 3.73s, under drive pulley

How much are you going to have to spend total? Are you going to be installing these yourself? If not you'll have to cut your list back so you can afford labor.

Personally I would forget the cam and everything to do with it right now and also the pulley. Pulleys are not worth the money/gain ratio IMO. You already have the exhaust set next I would do suspension. LCA's and brackets, TA, SFC's and PB.

Your cam needs to be matched with your stall and gears so until you figure that out I'd wait on that stuff.
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Originally Posted by waldershrek
How much are you going to have to spend total? Are you going to be installing these yourself? If not you'll have to cut your list back so you can afford labor.

Personally I would forget the cam and everything to do with it right now and also the pulley. Pulleys are not worth the money/gain ratio IMO. You already have the exhaust set next I would do suspension. LCA's and brackets, TA, SFC's and PB.

Your cam needs to be matched with your stall and gears so until you figure that out I'd wait on that stuff.
Yea I'm not sold on the pulley yet either. I was told to look at a torquer 2 cam. I've also been reading a bit on ms4s and comp cams. I'll probably get a yank 3600 stall with a tranny cooler of course with 3.73's Why wait though? I got quoted 900 for labor so far, but he wasn't specific on what that all included so i got to get back with the guy. I made up a list with prices, and I'm guessing with everything I want done, it'll be about 4k. That includes some wheels and tires. It might be a little more if I can't find certain parts used. Like an ls6 intake or a stall. Cuz I've been looking through the classifieds on here and there's a lot of people selling stuff for a decent price that's hardly been used. What do you think i should be charged for a cam install, pushrods, valve springs, oil pump, timing chain and a tune?



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