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Old Jan 5, 2014 | 11:30 PM
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What's up guys i have a 99 camaro (ls1)i was wondering when running a 1/4 what RPM should I be going to?
here is a list of my mode:
- ls6 cam (02) n yes yr matters
- ls6 crank
- hardened pushrods & rocker arms
- ported 853's (between 241 & 243's)
- ported ls2 intake
- ported ls2 TB (101mm)
- ls6 springs
- 160 thermostat
- LT's w/x-pipe (no cats)
- dynomax bullet mufflers dumped
- 245/55/16
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 07:57 AM
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My shift point is 6500.
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 08:03 AM
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If you are asking where to shift at, then yes around 6500 is probably best
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 12:39 PM
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Nice...thats better than before..i would normally go 6300 or 6400...
thanks for the help guys!
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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shift at peak hp .
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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I would shift 200 to 300 rpm past your peak hp for best results at the strip.
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 04:41 PM
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2-3 hundred over sounds lovely! lol,
i have one more question for those who can help!
i have read that the 99 can go to a bigger bore than the 98s,
true? due to thinner cylinder liners?
and if thats they case whats the biggest bore i can reach without any risk?
and what would be the best rotating assembly to throw in at the same time?
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