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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 12:45 PM
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I have a stock 1999 Formula Firebird LS1.
I have very little knowledge of what exactly I need to buy but I do have a good idea of what I am looking for I just have no idea where to start. I want cam/intake/headers and from the research I have done I really like the way the ms3 cams sound. Based on that limited information where should I start?
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I have a stock 1999 Formula Firebird LS1.
I have very little knowledge of what exactly I need to buy but I do have a good idea of what I am looking for I just have no idea where to start. I want cam/intake/headers and from the research I have done I really like the way the ms3 cams sound. Based on that limited information where should I start?
Bt dubs I have about 3-4 grand to spend
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 12:47 PM
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I would call Martin at smallwood racing,kip at cam motion, Brian at BTR or Texas speed which sells the MS3 and ask them there opinion. It really doesn't cost anymore to have a vendor spec you cam and the already know how it will perform. If you are automatic you will also need a stall unless you keep the cam small.
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Originally Posted by Ryno13
Bt dubs I have about 3-4 grand to spend
4 grand?

On3 76mm turbo kit.
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