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Old May 18, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bigchief52780
never mind zz4camaro, yours is a m6. ls1121 is the combo i am looking for. what gears are you running?
I still have the stock 2.73 gears i believe.
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Old May 18, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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I get 15-17mpg mixed driving in my Z28 with a MS3, SS3600, 3.73...With city driving being 40-50%
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Old May 18, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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which setup will be better all around. all are fuel injected. car is a 2007 mustang
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5.3/4l60e
24-2600 stall with 3.55 gears(ford)
243s head with 224 cam

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6.0/4l60e
2600 stall with 3.73
243 head with 224/230 cam

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6.0/4l60e
ls3 heads comp 273xer cam
26-2800 stall 3.73
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Old May 18, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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1nasty86 what is your combo and what kind of power is it making?
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