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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 01:02 AM
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What would I see from a 97 ls1 c5 with LT Headers, CAI, TR224, LS6 Intake manifold and tune? If you are not doing heads is the LS6 Intake worth it? Could I get some serious SOTP from this setup? Torque that is
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 01:06 AM
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ls6 intake deffinately worth it . incase you plan to do heads down the road you will already have this mod and less to worry about so why not?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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but ive heard its only worth like 4hp if your not doing the heads????
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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at least 650 rwhp...at least.

Lol bro, it should be nice. that is a good streetable cam choice.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 06:57 AM
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that setup through a vette drivetrain....i'd guess you'll tune out at around 375rwhp...should be a nice flat torque curve all the way from down low.

on a stock cam motor, the ls6 intake is good for about 7-10hp....on a cammed setup...that goes up.

its DEFINATLY worth the price.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:05 AM
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Back when I had a small 221/221 cam only, the LS6 swap gave me slightly more than a tenth at the track. Definately worth it.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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k thanks for the imput guys!
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Yo will have some fun with that setup.
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you have a cam and no tune????
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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I am in the process of purchasing a cam, hasnt been installed yet. Which brings me to another question. I live in Fargo, ND. Closest REPUTABLE tuner is Doug Rippie in Buffalo,MN which is about 200 miles. Will I be able to install it in Fargo and then drive it to Buffalo or would I have to trailer it?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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you can drive it 200 miles no problem, just don't get into it hard on the way there. Drive easy
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