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Old Nov 3, 2021 | 09:56 PM
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I just dropped off my 03 to have a TSP 228r 110LSA cam installed, with dual springs, ls7 lifters/trays, speed engineering headers, summit underdrive balancer, catch can, timing chain, water pump, oil pump, stock heads but will be decked for more compression (thats what the builder said) Cant wait to get it back and feel the new found power.
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Old Nov 3, 2021 | 10:16 PM
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That ought to wake it up a bit!
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Should be a real eyeopener when you hit the gas pedal.
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by NewUlm
I just dropped off my 03 to have a TSP 228r 110LSA cam installed, with dual springs, ls7 lifters/trays, speed engineering headers, summit underdrive balancer, catch can, timing chain, water pump, oil pump, stock heads but will be decked for more compression (thats what the builder said) Cant wait to get it back and feel the new found power.
The exact setup I dream of! Did they give you an ETA for completion?

Should be a runner!
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by NewUlm
I just dropped off my 03 to have a TSP 228r 110LSA cam installed, with dual springs, ls7 lifters/trays, speed engineering headers, summit underdrive balancer, catch can, timing chain, water pump, oil pump, stock heads but will be decked for more compression (thats what the builder said) Cant wait to get it back and feel the new found power.
That 110 LSA should have a really nice, lopey idle, and I'll bet when the tach hits around 3G in 1st gear, all Hell will break loose, not too mention the tires!! Best of luck on your build.....
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 09:11 AM
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That a boy, lots of mods on one ticket (probably a fairly large ticket) but it will be like a totally different car.

Enjoy!
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Old Nov 4, 2021 | 02:42 PM
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Congrats on the mods. I hope everything goes smoothly. It's not only going to go faster, but it will also sound better too.
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Old Nov 5, 2021 | 12:32 PM
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I've been thinking about doing some similar mods. How many miles on your car? Did they give you a price estimate?
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Old Nov 6, 2021 | 03:36 PM
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99k Miles. Labor and tune is right around 2K
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Should be about a week to complete
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Sounds like a beast.
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99k Miles. Labor and tune is right around 2K
So the parts are in addition to that?
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Old Nov 7, 2021 | 09:24 AM
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So the parts are in addition to that?
Yes.
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Old Nov 15, 2021 | 10:28 PM
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she is done! Can't wait to pick it up.https://fb.watch/9iTES36Wgy/
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Sounds damn fine!

Some performance stats would be appreciated too. Also….let us know the impact on mpg.
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Originally Posted by NewUlm
she is done! Can't wait to pick it up.https://fb.watch/9iTES36Wgy/
any way you can put that on youtube, rumble or bitchute.

FB and me don't get along anymore.

thanks
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The "sleeper" has left the building.......
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Old Nov 17, 2021 | 08:20 PM
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Well I thought i was going to pick it up today but the clutch isn't holding and is slipping so we are installing a new clutch.
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Well I thought i was going to pick it up today but the clutch isn't holding and is slipping so we are installing a new clutch.
A different model, or replacing the defective part?
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A different model, or replacing the defective part?
Monster S1. Mechanic said he likes them. I usually use Spec but ill give monster a shot.
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