LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old May 22, 2006 | 10:28 PM
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I'm not sure what mod to do next. well besides the 3.42 and new tune. what else? maybe torque arm and panhard rod? then what? would an electric water pump be worth it? for a daily driver and all. im kinda not wanting to go into the motor until after college which is another couple of years. maybe a nice shot of the juice? wanting a highway beast.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 01:26 AM
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Get 3.73's instead of 3.42's first off

Definately yes on the Torque Arm, definately a yes on the panhard rod, and yes on the electric water pump... cooler engine keeps the engine running longer in the long run.... these mods would be perfect for what your looking for
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well being an auto i hate the fact with 3.73's i'd be running like 2700 at 80mph. and only 2500 with 3.42's. i guess they are both way up there, is it really worth the extra 200 rpm's i'd be running? my gas mileage is already crap with my stall and rich tune(be fixed soon). and i drive back and forth from college station to houston 80-90 miles one way.
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ttt, anymore opinions? talking to some sponsors about a sneeky set-up for a 100wet shot. now how often is too often when you are spraying on a stock bottom end lt1?
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you could do some 1.6 rocker arms. its getting into the motor, but really doesnt take long to do.
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oh yea forgot about just freshening the valve train. ok so what 1.6rr's, springs, retainers, push rods, and lifters? that should be good for like 20rwhp im told
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