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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Lt1 350 bored to 355
Heads ported and polished (flows: intake 278, exhaust 197)
CC Cam 230/242, .510 lift,113 lobe separation
Comp Cams Pro Magnum 1.6 roller rockers w/7/16" studs
Comp Cams 987 Dual Valve Springs
SI Silverline Series Valves,(2.00" intake and 1.97 Exhaust)
Eagle H beem connecting rods
JE Forged Nitrous Pistons
Crane Hardened Push Rods

shifting near 6500

Ported Intake Runners to match Heads
K&N Cold Air Induction
Relocated Air Intake Temp Sensor
FMS 30lbs. Injectors
Hooker Headers Long tubes.
3" Custom Made Y Pipe
Borla 3"

PI VIG 3500 Stall Converter

Suspension
Rear Lower Control Arms
Sub Frame Connectors (welded)
GMS Strut Tower Brace
Adjustable kyb gas shocks and new coils.
Rear end is out of an 02 SS with 4.10s


seem solid??
and the shift point
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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The rear out of an 02SS with 4.10s is still made of glass. And it is highly debated on whether or not strut tower braces actually do ANYTHING, but it is agreed that they do NOTHING but add weight to the front of the car in a drag car.
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The rear out of an 02SS with 4.10s is still made of glass. And it is highly debated on whether or not strut tower braces actually do ANYTHING, but it is agreed that they do NOTHING but add weight to the front of the car in a drag car.
should i take tht strut tower brace off i have no sway bar...ya its holding up so far with a 1.61 best 60'
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Id go ahead and remove the strut tower brace if its a drag car.
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alright...does tht shifting at 6500 seem safe
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Did you use ARP rod bolts?
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Was that a typo on the exhaust valve sizing?

Assuming you have the stock crank with that hardware spinning to 6500 is plenty safe.

I have doubts about that cam with the wide LSA. What's that about?
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Originally Posted by bufmatmuslepants
The rear out of an 02SS with 4.10s is still made of glass. And it is highly debated on whether or not strut tower braces actually do ANYTHING, but it is agreed that they do NOTHING but add weight to the front of the car in a drag car.
I'll debate with you...lol...it does indeed stiffen up the front end quite a bit; especially if you have lowering springs, big aftermarket swaybars, and subframe connectors (basically a car built to handle and pull over 1 g on a skidpad). I could immediately tell a difference; why do you think the new Mustangs and ZL1 come with one from the factory?

Granted, it has no place on a drag car along with most of the handling mods.
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Was that a typo on the exhaust valve sizing?

Assuming you have the stock crank with that hardware spinning to 6500 is plenty safe.

I have doubts about that cam with the wide LSA. What's that about?
i bought the car built its a forced induction cam for nos...why whats ur doubts honest opinions so i kno
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yes its stock crank just new bearings and balanced
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by unioncarpenter84
i bought the car built its a forced induction cam for nos...why whats ur doubts honest opinions so i kno
Its just not an optimum NA cam. Huge duration split and real wide LSA.

For nitrous I wouldn't worry about a special grind unless you are spraying a big shot...
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Its just not an optimum NA cam. Huge duration split and real wide LSA.

For nitrous I wouldn't worry about a special grind unless you are spraying a big shot...
guess he was figuring it would handle 200 shot
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