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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:59 PM
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So i am about to get a 99-02 Z28 and i was wondering what u guys think i should do, I have a huge list of mods that i want to do but now i figured just ask what u guys think,
CHOICE #1
Little Bolt ons ENGINE
Headers *870*
Y Pipe *600*
Hooker Cat-Back *350*
Lid *180*
Dyno *500ish*
Ls6 Intake Manifold *450*

Choice number 2
Custom turbo setup. *dont know how much the stock block/rods/shaft can hold*

Number 3
Cam, Headers, Intake manifold, Cat-Back, Lid, Dyno tune

What do u guys think? how much can the stock block hold HP wise, mainly the rods?
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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How about option #3
Headers $499
Texas Speed True duals with 18" Bullets (comes w xpipe) $499
Lid ($120)
Cam (includes pushrods, rockers, timing chain, oil pump, lifts) $500
clutch (depending on what clutch) $400-900
rear end $1800
tires $600

That right there will cost all around $4100 said and done and youll be running low 11's all day long
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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BTW ls1 engines can hold whatever you give em, but id say you be just pushin it if your over 550.... once your around there id be looking at getting some better internals

and if I had to choose from one of your choices I would say either choice 1 or 3... I like turbos on Ls1's.. Not only do they sound badass on them but theyre also good power adders. However, there are many things you should do before doing a turbo...
You need to give the turbo room to breathe (headers, lid, exhaust)
Feed the beast by giving it a cam
Make sure you have traction by throwin on some tires
If your going to be lauching get a rear end/clutch
Maybe throw in a little giggle juice into the mix N20, if you know what im sayin

Get a nice tune!
and then when you can afford it turbo it
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