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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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im new with vettes, but me and my dad know a bit about cars and we want to get more power outta our vette. What would you reccomend on a budget of about 1,000. I want to get flowmaster 40's. but besides that, what specifically can you reccomend? i have a 78 l-82. thanks :smash:
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Could do a cam & intake. At that point it would be a shame not to put heads on it though. Thats how it begins...
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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:iagree:
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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I'll bet a good cam and intake change along with headers, true duals, no cats, and good mufflers would make a huge difference in these cars. That would likely be close to your price range.

Aren't the stock L-82 heads pretty good; or no?


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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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Step #1) buy How to Build Max Performance CHEVY SMALL BLOCKS On A Buget by David Vizard for $20.
Step #2) read book.
Any questions? Post questions after reading book.
Also by Daved Vizard: How to rebuild your small block chevy, How to Build Horsepower Vols 1&2, How to Build & Modify Chevy Small Block V-8 Camshafts and valvetrains. Sometimes you can find his books in your local library and read'm for free. :seeya
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 01:06 AM
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1000 bucks down and 2500 on the credit card for a gm crate engine through summit.
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