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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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LS3-821s heads milled .030 arrived today!!!


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Yessir! Making big power is next!
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UPDATE...... shortblock is together, just needing some funds to get a few more parts
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UPDATE...... shortblock is together, just needing some funds to get a few more parts
Hang in there I just had mine completed.
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Hang in there I just had mine completed.
whats ur build details?
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whats ur build details?
2012 ls3 shortblock from camaro ss new ls3 heads eps 226/234 cam
New intake manifold nick will 92 throttle body no dyno numb yet.
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mill the heads any?
No milling. The valve springs were upgraded for cam.
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Shortblock pics......went with Kings XP rod and main bearings.


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Looking snazzy Keith!
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thanks Martin, I'm so ready to get this thing done and installed!
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trying to decide whether to paint the block or not........
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My vote is to not paint the block cause its a pain and PITA to keep nice looking depending on color, otherwise I would paint it something similar to aluminum color. You can always do valve covers/oil pan
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well i painted the rough casting part of the block red....... pics soon.
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nice... I want an ls3/6spd next..

Just finished a cammed lq9/auto build, 3200 stall and I'm already looking for more.. I think a cammed ls3 would be nice.
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