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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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if they guy can afford to buy a camaro and pull the engine strait out, obviously hes gonna put something BADDDDD in!
im thinking ls3 * 3 = ls9 = greatness
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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 02:51 AM
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Gotta love that LS3
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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yea i helped him and it was not fun!!! but i love ls3 they make good power!!
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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well she needs some changes but!!!! dyno # 470 rwhp andn 436 rwtq
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ajw2500hd
well she needs some changes but!!!! dyno # 470 rwhp andn 436 rwtq
..uh.. better yet ..video
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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damn

I want one of these with a huge cam. where are you guys picking them up and how much?
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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Just got home late last night i will get pics and dyno up tonight!! Cam is a lg motorsports g6x3 that was $530 shipped!!
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 06:39 AM
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Just got home late last night i will get pics and dyno up tonight!! Cam is a lg motorsports g6x3 that was $530 shipped!!
How much was the LS3 Id like to get one at some point!
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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i got it used and complete with 3 miles for $5000
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ajw2500hd
i got it used and complete with 3 miles for $5000
Not bad actually thats about what I expected as far as wire harness and ecu what did you do for that?
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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nothing everything crossover you just need the 58 x to 24 x converter box thats $199 and the injector harness crossovers that are $50
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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Nice results with the cam! I think when the FAST 102 comes out for the LS3 this fall I'm gonna get the G6X3 and hopefully I'll be around 490-500 rwhp with great driveabilty!
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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Can't wait for pics lol. You think you would pick up any power with 1 7/8 primaries? (if you are not already)
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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i have to buy new headers 1 7/8, mass air flow, diffrent clutch because ls7 eats alot of power, and some gears!!!!! But she pulls pretty good!
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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How much is the LS7 eating? I've seen people dyno and lose nothing.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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They say around 10 rwhp look her up!
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ajw2500hd
They say around 10 rwhp look her up!
Nice results! you should be able to get 500rwhp cam only out of the LS3.

Did you have to do anything with your interior gauges? I read something about the LS3 not working with stock LS1 gauges.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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nope everything stock ls1 inside and it all works!
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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better photo of dyno
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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i hate u. very jealous and congats on the successful swap. just finishing my heads and cam ls1. just hope it puts down 400rwhp wish it was 471 rwhp or better yet 500rwhp
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