modding my OLD OLD c5 vette
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modding my OLD OLD c5 vette
hey guys.... i have a 97 c5 m6 coupe with 145,000 miles on it... ive owned and modded 4 ls1s first was a 00 camaro-- then 99 silverado--- then 99 ws6 so now i am onto the vette 
i have just purchased a ls6 intake, shifter, ported oil pump, ngk spark plugs, and i am despartely wanting that lope back in my life ... i want to run the jugarnaut cam ( g5x4) and pro long tubes.... i have MANY MANY electrical gremlins that i am working out now, but am anxious for my cam/ header install...what yall think about modding such a worn ls1??? thanx!
michael
i have just purchased a ls6 intake, shifter, ported oil pump, ngk spark plugs, and i am despartely wanting that lope back in my life ... i want to run the jugarnaut cam ( g5x4) and pro long tubes.... i have MANY MANY electrical gremlins that i am working out now, but am anxious for my cam/ header install...what yall think about modding such a worn ls1??? thanx!michael
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cool deal, guys... regardless of what condition the motor is in, im still going to do it, and just run the hoe till she blows 
i cant wait for heads and cam package... anyone know how the new darts will do with the g5x4 ? thanx
mike
i cant wait for heads and cam package... anyone know how the new darts will do with the g5x4 ? thanxmike
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cool, so what cam do you have??? my plan is to build the top then just let the motor blow whenever it wants to, THEN drop the 409 in what you think?
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Dazman, looks like you have received some very good advice (leak down test) already. But, I just had to tell you that I got the biggest laugh for the month when I saw the pic in your avatar. Now, that pic is just too effing funny! LOL. Good luck to you. And, do let us know how it all turns out.