Power
Oct 20, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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6th Gear
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From: Perry KS
Power
Does anyone have any suggestions on increasing the power on a 74 L82.
Oct 20, 2006 | 10:45 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
It is just a money thing. Some ideas are:
Flat top pistons, 64cc chamber heads to get the compression up.
True dual exhaust.
Headers.
Performance cam.
Nitrous.
Blower.
Oct 21, 2006 | 12:39 AM
Instructor
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From: Lacey WA
Speed cost money how fast do you wanna go?
Oct 26, 2006 | 09:11 PM
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6th Gear
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From: Perry KS
I'm not too concerned with money right now. I want to get around 150-200 hp gain. Just want to know the best way of doing that. Thanks
Oct 26, 2006 | 09:21 PM
Pro
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From: Kinzers. PA
Just normal upgrades... could do the trick, maybe not that high but a good bit....
Performance heads, Nice headers/exaust system, Performance Cam, intake, carb, and maybe even set it up to run a Hidden small supercharger.......
Oct 26, 2006 | 11:12 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: San Antonio Texas
step one: remove L82 small block
step two: insert big block
Oct 27, 2006 | 08:05 AM
Burning Brakes
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From: Paducah Ky
Oct 27, 2006 | 01:17 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Macon, GA
Though it may not be the best in comparison to companies like AFR or Trick Flow; for the money, the Holley Systemax II kit is by far the best bang for the buck. BTW - your L82 already has flat tops.
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Oct 27, 2006 | 01:23 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: I can walk to MA
Quote:
Originally Posted by marshrat99
It is just a money thing. Some ideas are:
Flat top pistons, 64cc chamber heads to get the compression up.
True dual exhaust.
Headers.
Performance cam.
Nitrous.
Blower.
This is the order I would take them in ... bang-for-bux.
I would not go to the last two.
Bumping the compression and a free flow exhaust are key.
Oct 27, 2006 | 02:30 PM
Drifting
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From: Circleville Ohio
Turn Key
Just saw em today on the dumpper its called a turn key motor $4500.00 bucks put it in drive it .They have a 12 months or 12,000 mile Warranty.the motor is complete with that snake belt thingee on all the acc. it even included the air cond. compressor.How can A person go wrong?