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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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Ok so I have my heads off my motor and have decided on a setup, whats everyone's thoughts on it. Any constructive criticizm is appreaciated.

5.3 LM4 - HAVE
Ls1 Intake Manifold - Have
1999 LS1 Cam - Have

Speed Inc. Underdrive Pulley
ARP Head Studs
Cometic Head Gaskets
Hand port the stock heads
LS6 Valvesprings
Comp Pushrods

It will have a china turbo on it with the truck manifolds flipped around, with an air to water aftercooler.

Currently looking for 500rwhp
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Biggest thing with those turbos is to have the correct oil pressure going to them...not enough, or too much and it is gone, so be sure you run an oil restrictor if it asks for it.
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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Noted, thanks for the advice!
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