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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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Default How much HP from a carbed LS6?

I have an87Monte SS build in the Hybrid section of this board and want opinions on my motor.Here is the business:LS6 382in.4.00 bore,Dart sleeves,Callies crank,rods,JE pistons,11:0comp,L92 heads(ported)L92 GMPP Intake,950 HP carb.Mezeire electric WP,MSD Pro Billet dist,7AL-3 box,Aeromotive A2000 pump and regulator,257/262,650lift cam,underdrive pulley with only alt as an accessory,all this goes through a chromoly 3in,driveshaft and a Strange 9in.I am being told 500rwhp ballpark is very possible?What do you guys think?Car has the GM.front drive set up also with Pacesetter LS1 LT's,motor plates and trans mid plate.Chris
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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Entirely possible, although from what I've read here that cam is waaay to big for the L92 heads...
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