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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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I once recall seeing a heads/cam kit that was good for 525 crank hp on an LS1 motor.
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by cuisinartvette
I was referring to cam only. If the guy takes a bone stock LS1 out of a used car and puts a cam in it with nothing else he wants to see 400rwhp.
Exhaust, CAI, headers, pulleys, rockers all that help of course.
Id like to see someone who actually has exactly that not a link to someone who knows someone who said they did.
Im not doubting, just curious to see a real world result and yes a bit skeptical.
Here is a car I have personally driven:
http://www.tamscc.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5339

399 RWHP through a T56 and a 12 bolt, 02 Camaro, stock LS6 intake, stock heads, long tubes

One from LS1Tech:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/1803387-post15.html

Another:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/1863666-post48.html

Car from LG:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/2088441-post54.html

Another:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/6629381-post215.html
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by snowmanmdp
I have a chance to buy an LS1 the 6 speed and computer for a drop in how much trouble am I looking at? :o The car is an automatic now.
If you want to do the swap go for it.I did
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rwisk
If you want to do the swap go for it.I did
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