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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Cool New to the world of LS7

Hello!

I'm the new owner of a 2007 LS7 motor that I plan on putting in my 1978 Trans Am.

I'm looking to keep it streetable and occasionally hit the strip.

Looking at a Tremec 5 speed transmission.

But that's as far as I know.

Need advice on a header/cam package, air intake, and I assume someplace to get it tuned to eek out the horses out of it.

Seems Kooks/ARH/Livernois/LG seem to have followers on the Internet. (I have no experience with any of these.)

It's not my built up 400 ci or the 5.6L I have in my Nissan Titan.

Any help suggestions?

Looking forward to getting schooled!
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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You are making me jealous with your car, and the motor going in it. Good luck with the swap.
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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You are making me jealous with your car, and the motor going in it. Good luck with the swap.
Thanks-I have a lot to do to get it installed and to get the sound and drivability I want.

Oh, and the wife has to learn how to drive a manual transmission!
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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I have always wanted a 79 trans am, white with blue bird. Then I would have a reason to finally grow a mullet and buy a jean jacket!
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Welcome to the site, very cool build. Let us know if there is anything we can help you with!
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