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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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^Dood, block material has nothing to do with the sound of an engine
Put money on it...?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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block material, cam size, combustion chamber size, head ports, and firing order determine the sound. besides exhaust.
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I would beat block material has the least, and very small effect, on the sound though. Very small
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At least your not switching over to a mustang or ricer..
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Good decition. I did the same and I have no regrets.
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Like said, at least its not a stang or import!!!
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you make me sad...very sad...lol
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you make me sad...very sad...lol
LOL, I will always love LT1's man. I'll make sure my LT1/T56 gets a nice home. As soon as I figure out what to sell it for.
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
LOL, I will always love LT1's man. I'll make sure my LT1/T56 gets a nice home. As soon as I figure out what to sell it for.
once u crossover. thers no turning back..
ive seen it so many times over the yrs. i been messing with these engine. i didnt exactly come from a stock or bolt ons lt1 either.
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I'm doing the same. I already have a 2001 camaro that I got for 4k... w/38k miles. It came with a spare LQ9 that I am building for my purple car over the next year or so. I want to run LS7 heads though. Can't beat a budget LQ9 build!
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I'm doing the same. I already have a 2001 camaro that I got for 4k... w/38k miles. It came with a spare LQ9 that I am building for my purple car over the next year or so. I want to run LS7 heads though. Can't beat a budget LQ9 build!
wont be able to run ls7 heads on a lq block unless it been equipped with large bore sleeves, but even then ther is better options for blocks if want to run ls7 heads.
me, im trying to convince my friend to sell me his 400+cfm c5r 2003 vintage heads and intake, oopss.. said too much alredy
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Originally Posted by Matts94Z28
I'm doing the same. I already have a 2001 camaro that I got for 4k... w/38k miles. It came with a spare LQ9 that I am building for my purple car over the next year or so. I want to run LS7 heads though. Can't beat a budget LQ9 build!
How much power are you going for? Might as well just use L92 heads.
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
How much power are you going for? Might as well just use L92 heads.
l92 heads will easily support 600bhp or around 500rw in stock form
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This is no dark side my friend just a brighter area on the "light side" lol
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Originally Posted by B4CZR2
This is no dark side my friend just a brighter area on the "light side" lol
LOL...
Made purchase #2. Brand new Holley 90mm TB for $389.99.

I figure buying one peice at a time when deals are around will save me a lot.
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