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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Coming back from Afghanistan soon and Im trying to decide what would be a excellent top end bolt on combo. 2002 Firehawk LS1 w/ t56. Im trying for a 100 HP increase. i'd like to use Kook LT's, but cams and heads, Im sketchy on. Any advice?
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Depends on what type of $$$ you are willing to spend! TFS (Trick Flow System cylinder heads), F.A.S.T 90/90 TB/intake, MS3 cam would be pretty wicked setup on a daily driver but ... Its all on the driver and what you want bud. That should net you a little over 100hp.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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First, what are your goals for the car? Street/strip, mainly street, mainly track, auto x? Also, how much are you looking to spend?

Me personally, Im a big fan of AFR heads. I havent seen too much on the new AFR 215s, but with the AFR 205s, and a their 224/228 cam, with full bolt ons, it makes power like it has a much bigger cam and still only has a slightly choppy idle.

Also, make sure you MATCH your parts!!! Dont just throw parts at it, and hope for the best! Your just setting yourself up for dissappointment.
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Congrats on your tour in the Stan.

Use of the word "stellar" makes me think Marine....

After a lot of research, I plan on going TFS 220, possibly sent to AI, with either a VRX4 or VRX5.
I think you're spot on with the kooks. Only other option worth putting on a Hawk would be ARH.

I'm guessing you want a stupid-peppy street car..... Could be wrong though....
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hah stupid peppy would be good. I want it to be a corner carver. i mean straight line shots great, but high G turn's is where its at. Thanks to all I'll be looking into it.
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by shanol18
hah stupid peppy would be good. I want it to be a corner carver. i mean straight line shots great, but high G turn's is where its at. Thanks to all I'll be looking into it.
Then sell the Hawk and get a 02>04 Z06
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