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Jan 19, 2013 | 01:26 PM

Arachnosold1er

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Full bolt on done.....now what?!

So I have a full bolt on LS1 and I still need more HP. Where can I go from here with what I have? I can't afford a procharger, and I think that the heads I have would not be the best for forced induction. What are my options?

Jan 19, 2013 | 01:55 PM

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weight reduction?

before you go any further with mods you may want to strengthen up your car such as rear end and sub frame connectors?

and then maybe nitrous?

Jan 19, 2013 | 02:45 PM

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What are you putting down with your current mods? Dynojet / MD?

Jan 19, 2013 | 03:19 PM

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Rear and spray.

Jan 19, 2013 | 03:26 PM

Arachnosold1er

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No idea really on HP. It has a SD tune and 4.10 rear. Never dyno'd it myself. I do plan on subframe connectors and LCA relocators in the near future. Its got enough ***** to make me afraid to launch it hard on drag radials. A new rear end is costly.

Jan 19, 2013 | 03:30 PM

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Do a ssra.

Jan 19, 2013 | 04:31 PM

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Do a chrs1313 ram air set-up

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Jan 19, 2013 | 05:41 PM

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I'm just giving senical a hard time. He knows that,

I think either one would serve you well.

Are your heads the PRC 5.3 heads or LS6 heads?
Maybe a small wet shot is in your future....

Jan 19, 2013 | 05:45 PM

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Awwwww shittttt a ram air battle

Oh man not again

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I'm just giving senical a hard time. He knows that,

I think either one would serve you well.

Are your heads the PRC 5.3 heads or LS6 heads?
Maybe a small wet shot is in your future....

Dammit!

I agree a shot would be somewhat cheap

Jan 19, 2013 | 06:07 PM

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Another vote for the rear.

Jan 19, 2013 | 07:26 PM

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$2000 for a 9" from quick performance .do nos ,don't hit until 3rd gear.

Jan 19, 2013 | 07:27 PM

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The smartest thing would be a transmission but if that's put of ur price range then suspension and body work

Jan 20, 2013 | 12:41 AM

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Why a SD tune?

Jan 20, 2013 | 09:59 AM

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save your money for some type of boost

Jan 20, 2013 | 01:14 PM

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rear end and spray

Jan 20, 2013 | 01:17 PM

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NOS! I'm saving that for last

Jan 20, 2013 | 01:25 PM

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I have the 5.3 heads. I'm not real keen on any of the ram air setups that I have seen, and from what I understand the performance gain is negligible. My SLP lid and K&N flow pretty good. I have the functional SS hood, and it seems to do a decent job of helping to keep the airbox fed. I like the idea of a wet shot of No2. I have never ran a No2 shot on any car I have had, but I hear that it is really rough on the engine.

I may be looking at this from the wrong angle though. I'm making a lot of power as it is. I'm thinking subframe connectors and relocation brackets for my LCAs are in store. How much of a difference do subframe connectors really make? I know they help for autocross, but will I notice a for sure difference? I'd like to get a set of Strano springs too. Even with Koni's my car rides like crap.