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Old May 3, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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rebuilding a LT1 from ground up and need some opinions to finish. i will have a fully machined block .030 over, arp main stud kit, forged pistons around 10.5:1 compression, fully ported stock heads with 2.00 and 1.56 valves, fully ported and gasket matched intake, and 28.8 lb LS1 injectors. i thought of going with the hot cam kit, but not sure if a comps cam will deliver better numbers and driveability. i don't have a mass air sensor yet, and don't know if i should buy aftermarket or pick up a stock one. is the 48mm stock throttle body sufficient or upgrade to 52mm?? motor never came with distributor so can i choose between optiI or optiII?? any help is greatly appreciated.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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I would not go with the hot cam unless you want something very baby for the streets. Not worth an upgrade over stock IMO.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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CC503...opti 2...52mm or 58mm IMO
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