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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Default RWHP in the LT1???
Thinking of buying a 95 Camaro Z28 LT1...

Mods...
-MOROSO COLD AIR INTAKE
- TRICK FLOW ALLUMINUM ELBOW
- 52 MM PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS THROTTLE BODY
- DESCREENED PORTED MASS AIR FLOW METER
- ELDEBROCK MID TUBE HEADERS
- 3 INCH OFF ROAD Y PIPE
- 3 INCH FLOWMASTER EXHAUST
- BRAND NEW AC DELCO OPTISPARK DISTRIBUTOR
- 323 POSI REAR END
- 2200 STALL
- SHIFT KIT
- JET PERFORMANCE COMPUTER TUNE
- 255 WALBRO FUEL PUMP

What would I be putting down with these mods.. to the rear wheels?

If I installed the LT4 Hot Cam Kit, how bout then?

Side note, Is it worth it to upgrade to 3.73's from 3.23's?
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do a search, this has been in many forums
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It really depends on the dyno and how well the car is running. I would say at least 240rwhp and possibly 290ish rwtq.
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I'll say around 280-295, my dad's 94 has the same mods except for the CAI, TB and 3in exhaust. he is putting down 260rwhp and 295tq
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Originally Posted by robsquikz28
do a search, this has been in many forums
Sorry man, I didnt know if it would be. Does everyone have the same mods? Probably.haha

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It really depends on the dyno and how well the car is running. I would say at least 240rwhp and possibly 290ish rwtq.
240rwhp... thats all?

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I'll say around 280-295, my dad's 94 has the same mods except for the CAI, TB and 3in exhaust. he is putting down 260rwhp and 295tq
280-290... I'm liking that...



So what about the gear upgrade and Hotcam?
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285ish on a Dynojet.

Don't waste your time with the hotcam
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Originally Posted by gregrob
285ish on a Dynojet.

Don't waste your time with the hotcam
285ish sounds good...

I heard the hot cam is a good kit if you want a daily driver with *****!!
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Originally Posted by SpeedFreak123
285ish sounds good...

I heard the hot cam is a good kit if you want a daily driver with *****!!
My cam is better
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Originally Posted by fex77k
It really depends on the dyno and how well the car is running. I would say at least 240rwhp and possibly 290ish rwtq.
funny guy right here lol
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Originally Posted by SpeedFreak123

240rwhp... thats all?

So what about the gear upgrade and Hotcam?
My car with old plugs only managed 243rwhp and 307rwtq with a stock internal engine(3.73, CAI, ST Headers). Then ran closer to 260 on a different dyno and the same setup. If you really want to know what it will run take it to the dyno. I'm just saying the worst I ever got was 243 so I would expect you to get more than that, as far as the torque goes I wouldn't expect it to be to far over 300.



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Around 250/290, the Chokemaster catback will kill your power. And as stated, dont use the hotcam, do a custom grind. I'm DDing with my cam in my sig and its very streetable. Solid idle and power everywhere. I recommend you go a little smaller but cams bgger than mine are used on the street no problem
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Originally Posted by SpeedFreak123
Thinking of buying a 95 Camaro Z28 LT1...

Mods...
-MOROSO COLD AIR INTAKE
- TRICK FLOW ALLUMINUM ELBOW
- 52 MM PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS THROTTLE BODY
- DESCREENED PORTED MASS AIR FLOW METER CRAP
- ELDEBROCK MID TUBE HEADERS CRAP
- 3 INCH OFF ROAD Y PIPE
- 3 INCH FLOWMASTER EXHAUST CRAP
- BRAND NEW AC DELCO OPTISPARK DISTRIBUTOR
- 323 POSI REAR END
- 2200 STALL CRAP
- SHIFT KIT
- JET PERFORMANCE COMPUTER TUNE CRAP
- 255 WALBRO FUEL PUMP

What would I be putting down with these mods.. to the rear wheels?

If I installed the LT4 Hot Cam Kit, how bout then?

Side note, Is it worth it to upgrade to 3.73's from 3.23's?
Fix those few issues and 280+whp aren't out of reach.

And going from 3.23s to 3.73s is always a good bet.

Ditto on the custom cam dealy. Give AI or LE a call.
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Yeah, alot of crappy parts on that car. It better be a good deal. And get a custom cam, not the hotcam. I have both so I know.
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Has anyone actually proven that a Flowmaster exhaust is bad for power? All the dyno sheets I've seen it doesn't seem to hold back any more than the other big name brands.
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so much ******* hate on this site, no wonder people get pissed off
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Originally Posted by gorge
so much ******* hate on this site, no wonder people get pissed off
Where's the hate? WTF you talkin' about Willis?
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Originally Posted by gorge
so much ******* hate on this site, no wonder people get pissed off
I noticed this too. Why are so many people in this section so negative about everything?
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Has anyone actually proven that a Flowmaster exhaust is bad for power? All the dyno sheets I've seen it doesn't seem to hold back any more than the other big name brands.
Yes, when people are gaining 2 tenths opening the cutout when they are intake/flowmaster catback only, that's a huge restriction. In comparison my runs with my old motor were identical with the cutout closed and open
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Originally Posted by ScreaminRedZ
I noticed this too. Why are so many people in this section so negative about everything?
Yo for real, where's the negativity? Enlighten me.
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