Why are you still stock internal?
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From: The South
Originally Posted by Redneck Z
I think money is the bottom line. If money grew on trees, everyone would have a forged stroker... 
Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Absolutely. Money is the only real reason almost anyone here would not mod their engine. A simple cam swap alone can add over 50 rwhp....who doesn't want to do that? Not to mention the lope.
it seems to me that a few other benefits would be that you would be less likely to break hard parts, and also have bragging rights (if you are quick enough) in beating a h/c car - whether it be from this, or another breed.
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Originally Posted by 1CAMWNDR
I bought the foundation parts first (clutch, rearend, etc.)Now no $$$$. Hell, I don't even have an LS6 intake manifold yet 
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It's just a matter of time... I've done most bolt-ons already, The 4.10's are on order; Sub-frame/AdjTorqueArm/CtrlArms will be Feb. Then there's the new clutch... At some point this summer (I bought the car in 2000!) I'll finally get to Heads(AFR 205's)/Cam(F13 112+4) swap. I'm planning to replace the lifters (Stock? or Comp R's?) and rod bolts (Katech). I've got almost 90K, and I've beat on her pretty good on a regular basis. If it breaks after that, I kick myself in the butt, and buy a LS7 crate engine on credit...
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Originally Posted by 2_wacko
Mine is stock because no one around here knows how to work on a LS1.
If I can install my cam/springs/pushrods/timing chain/oil pump by myself in my garage using www.ls1how.com instructions in 25-35* air, anybody with a inkling of mechanical ability can do the same.
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I'm still "SI" cause its my only car and i drive it 90+ miles a day 6-7 days a week. I need to keep the gas milage semi decent. Right now it gets a best of 20 mpg on the highway and around 15 mpg in the city.
But in May i'm moving closer to my job and then its on like donkey kong! T rex here i come! I can't wait to hear this exhaust with a big *** lopey cam.
But in May i'm moving closer to my job and then its on like donkey kong! T rex here i come! I can't wait to hear this exhaust with a big *** lopey cam.
I stayed Stock Internals for a long time. Same reason as many here $$$. Plus these cars run so great with just the bolt on's 
You'd be surprised. After the heads and cam my car gets nearly the same gas mileage as it did stock internals. Basically it gets a little less mpg in city, slow driving. On the highway it's nearly identical.
Originally Posted by SUX2BU
I'm still "SI" cause its my only car and i drive it 90+ miles a day 6-7 days a week. I need to keep the gas milage semi decent. Right now it gets a best of 20 mpg on the highway and around 15 mpg in the city.
But in May i'm moving closer to my job and then its on like donkey kong! T rex here i come! I can't wait to hear this exhaust with a big *** lopey cam.
But in May i'm moving closer to my job and then its on like donkey kong! T rex here i come! I can't wait to hear this exhaust with a big *** lopey cam.
Originally Posted by WILWAXU
I stayed Stock Internals for a long time. Same reason as many here $$$. Plus these cars run so great with just the bolt on's
You'd be surprised. After the heads and cam my car gets nearly the same gas mileage as it did stock internals. Basically it gets a little less mpg in city, slow driving. On the highway it's nearly identical.
You'd be surprised. After the heads and cam my car gets nearly the same gas mileage as it did stock internals. Basically it gets a little less mpg in city, slow driving. On the highway it's nearly identical.
I'm also currently paying for my wedding this may and have already spent WAY too much $$$ on my car after i said i was done till after the wedding. What with blowing my motor, then trashing my tranny.
There went $1,300 that could have paid for my honeymoon. 
Originally Posted by TexasWS6
SUX2BU, what do you have in terms of suspension / chassis work?
Hal springs in front, V6 springs in rear
adj chromoly rod end LCA
LCA relocation brackets
BMR trak pak TA
no front sway bar
stock swaybar in back
mild steel tubular K member, A arms
5 point chromoly weld in rollbar
BMR square subframe conn.
I think thats it.I havent really messed with anything though, i haven't even messed with the shocks settings to try to get beter 60's. just threw them on at whatever my friend had them at.
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From: Herndon, VA
Originally Posted by SUX2BU
93 octane and A TPIS 90mm TB.
87 octane is half the reason it blew up, the other half is the JUNK FAST 90mm TB.
87 octane is half the reason it blew up, the other half is the JUNK FAST 90mm TB.
Originally Posted by FUN LS1
Man, were you caught in the desert and the only pump was 87???? Did you let your GF put gas in, and she picked 87, thinking she was saving you $$$??? Did the gas station switch 87 & 93 in the tanks???
**** A FAST 90mm tb!