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Old Sep 24, 2018 | 09:58 PM
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Dropping an LY6 into a RCSB Chevy Colorado. Plan to do a cam and valve springs, probably have the heads gone through. I replaced the O-ring for the oil tube pickup. The truck will be N/A for the first year, potential for boost later. What're some necessary upgrades while I'm at it? If anything. Like rod bolts since the oil pan is off, head studs, oil pump etc.. Pretty new to these engines so any good information is appreciated. Thanks.
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What are your ultimate power goals
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Old Sep 24, 2018 | 10:11 PM
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What are your ultimate power goals
That is a tough question, ultimate power goals are probably 1000+ but I realize if I don't want it to be a ticking time bomb it would need serious upgrades. What would I have to do to make the engine stay together around 700hp wheel? Spray and Boost
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You're saying 700HP, but talk of going north of that. You will need a forged rotating assembly, to play it safe.
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LY6 is a VVT engine. Are you keeping VVT and buying a VVT camshaft, or deleting the VVT?

edit...just saw that your deleting it, in another thread you started.
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