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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Got an lt1 396 what heads an cam package do i need to make serious horsepower. Motor has 11:1 compession. The setup I got now only made 355to the rear wheel. It has 58cc dart pro1 alumium unported heads with and Com cam XFI 280 cam. This is an street car but was looking for more horsepower than. Car only ran 12.32 on motor. What you guys think?
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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I think you got other problems. The car should be making a lot more power than that even with those heads and cam. Is it a 6 speed or auto? What MPH did it run at the track? Is it a f body or another vehicle?
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Whats the trap speed? That will tell us know if its making power. Ets win races but they have alot more to do with set up and driver than just power.
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Its an 1996 camaro z28 with automatic and 4:10 gears. trap speed was 108 in the 1/4, 1.65 in 60ft
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Seems low on power Send those heads/intake to LE and have him grind you a cam!!!
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Yeah man you are way down on power. Has it been tuned? Does the thing seem to run good? Any apparent misfiring? Does it seem to be leaning out? Do you ever hear it pinging?
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