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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Default New to ls6,need help for more HP!!
Hi!!

I have a 99 s10 with a ls6 and t-56.I am in the need to change my clutch(ls7 kit) and a rebuilt of my trany(stage 2)In the same time,need help for a set up for my ls6.Heads,cam combo for a week end toy.

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Budget? What exhaust is in the truck?
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Budget? What exhaust is in the truck?

Long tube,no cats and a good budget!!
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What is your goal? HP? Driveability?
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Good power that wont brake the bank for the heads.
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...id=84&catid=40

These 2 cams get my vote.
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=167&catid=44

http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=168&catid=44
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What is your goal? HP? Driveability?
Keep my ls6 instead of buying a ls7 crate engine lol.

I would like around 500-550 hp

Week end toy!!


Aslo,do i need to change something else with a cam?
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need help please.

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Call a sponsor. LS1's and LS6's are basically the same 346" Gen 3 if you are changing both the heads and the cam.
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