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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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hey guy!!!
im kinda new to this forum thing but my friends say it really helps out.i got a couple of questions for all of you.i have a 1986 corvette,and i want to do a lot of things to the engine.like i might want to put headers.so what else can i do to a L98 engine??and how can i make it cam out???
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by corvettekid8
hey guy!!!
im kinda new to this forum thing but my friends say it really helps out.i got a couple of questions for all of you.i have a 1986 corvette,and i want to do a lot of things to the engine.like i might want to put headers.so what else can i do to a L98 engine??and how can i make it cam out???
Ck out vaders site
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Number 1 search is your friend - lots of folks have talked about thier mods.
Number 2 set your goals, RWHP, longevity, 1/4 mile, road racing
Number 3 read a lot more

L98 will wake up with more air in and out, headers are a good start but need to be sized for your ultimate goal.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Heads,cam,intake,exhaust,roller rockers,headers
Save some $$$
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what is your hp goals and performance goals?

your first thing is to get rid of that intake if you want to rev.....
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Originally Posted by Calderone
Heads,cam,intake,exhaust,roller rockers,headers
Save some $$$
I like your new avatar. Those wheels look great on your car.
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im trying to get my car at least 400 horses.like i want to do as much as i can and i know its goin to cost a lot of money.but money isnt an issue right now to me.so when im not working i want to spend all my time my car.oh and thanks for the web site.it really helps out a lot.
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Get your self a 383 roller cam short block,a good cam,a set of AFR heads and a different intake.With this as a foundation you can keep up with a Z06.
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