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Old May 29, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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i have a 84,000 mile lq4 i have a set of 821 heads ls3 intake what else do i need??? im looking to get 450rwhp. i see alot of guys running ls2 oil pumps ls7 lifters just all kinds of different set ups i just want to do whats best im pretty sure im gonna see about a eps cam and also what about rocker arms (aftermarket)?? i know the 317 heads rockers are different. oh yea what about head gaskets. i have read tons threads until my eyes bleed but have only learned enough to make me dangerous any advise would great thanks
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Old May 30, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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With flat top pistons all you need is a mid to upper 220 cam and CNC'd 243 heads to get you in that HP range on a 6.0. I am expecting that you have an intake and exhaust system to handle the correct air flow.
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i have dynatech headers with 2 1/2 all the way back with flowmaster's the lq4 has dish piston's i thought and i have l92/821 heads and ls3 intake already.
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You are correct about the LQ4.
Have Patrick G spec you a custom cam. It is well worth a few bucks to get what you want. He knows his stuff...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...heads-cam.html
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