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Old 10-23-2014, 08:45 PM
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interested to see what you guys on average paid to build your ls7 bottom end. I am looking to put some power adders on my car and am having one heck of a time deciding. if I should have the peace of mind putting in pistons or pushing the ls7 to what is known as its limits. ideally 700+ rwhp would be my goal. and don't see going over 750 as to much drivability would be lost for street driving.
I have contacted ECS and they are suggesting a S/C kit and a mild tune to put me at a safe 650 which is known as the "line" for these ls7 stock pistons but I am not sure that is enough to keep me from adding more power.

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What are you going to do with the extra power? Track events, drag racing??

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would like to run a few airstrip/roll races, maybe a track day or 2 and of course bragging rights over zr1 and new z06 at least stock ones
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if you don't put sleeves in, don't bother... The shortblock will hold if its tuned correctly and good gas is in.

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