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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:21 AM
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Im building a ls1 stock bore 3.989 with 243 heads and flat tops pistons. This will be in a second gen blazer. Trans is 4l60e with around 3600 stal higher if needed. And either 3.42 or 3.73 gears. I am looking for camshafter. Truck wont bbe driven a whole lot. But be capable if need be. Looking for most as possible just like anyone else. Will see some strip time but want to be able to drive there. No trailors for me. Thanks for help
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228R from texas speed
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Old Dec 13, 2012 | 02:34 AM
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I was thinking about the texas speed torque v2. With 112+4 lsa. I know i may need to syep up to a 4.10 gear and thats not a problem. What is your opion on that setup. Hoping for 400 plus rwhp
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when lift is more than .630 stock rocker geomtry deminishes, something to keep in mind as I think the tq v2 is right at that lift
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when lift is more than .630 stock rocker geomtry deminishes, something to keep in mind as I think the tq v2 is right at that lift
The TorquerV2 is .595"/.598" lift with a 1.7:1 rocker ratio.
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then you should be good its the tq v3 with the big lift im thinking of
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