450rwhp?
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450rwhp?
is it hard to get 450rwhp with out f/i? i want something that is as reliable as possible since it will be my primary car. i have a 99 vert with a m6. i was thinking a ls6 intake lg lt's cam and callaway honker, what else would i need to reach my goal?
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Hi,
a good head and cam package would do the trick. LG has some great packages. You should contact them. Also add a set of LT headers and a good flowing exhaust and you are good to go.
a good head and cam package would do the trick. LG has some great packages. You should contact them. Also add a set of LT headers and a good flowing exhaust and you are good to go.
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Originally Posted by Icemanskis
heads, cam, intake, headers.
Been there done that. I would not get too overwhelmed by the dyno numbers, esp peak, but look at the power below the curve and the torq. My car only does 460 :o but makes much more HP and torq below 6k, where the 470 cars peak and pass me by. Me learning to drive it after my H/C swap ummm 
BLUFF, it can be done quiet easliy, and a H/C car is a blast! Nice agresive idle, pulls like a tank and it is still a great car to drive around in, and no worries about belts, leaning out on top with changes in the wheather ect... I was going the FI route untill I was cam only (small blower cam). Once I drove it with the idle and the way it pulled, I was hooked. Go for it brother
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you'll be into it for about $6000 to get a NA car to 450rwhp, thats including the cam, heads, Fast 90 setup, headers, and a few other bells & whistles. And that is if you can install it yourself.
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when you say reliable 450rwhp, you start with big Cubic Inch.now the valve train can be a little easier to maintain.
torque and hp will be there with a dart sleeved block, good heads and a suitable cam.
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Originally Posted by shakainc
I like the Cubic Inches idea. 427 sounds good. 
thanks for the info guys
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Originally Posted by c45
is it hard to get 450rwhp with out f/i? i want something that is as reliable as possible since it will be my primary car. i have a 99 vert with a m6. i was thinking a ls6 intake lg lt's cam and callaway honker, what else would i need to reach my goal?
At Callaway, the only way we've been able to accomplish this level of performance in a reliable, streetable package is either with our 7.0L/427 cid SuperNatural 550 or with our new SuperCharged 560 Corvette.
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I made 447rwhp, and 427rwtq with LG's G5X1-E cam/AFR 205's 59cc, LG Pro Long Tubes with cats. VERY close to stock drivability I am finding ! E stands for Executive, or emissions since this cam can pass Texas Emissions if ever required..... Not required at this time though.
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Let me know if you have any questions.
Yes.... I would do this again
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Originally Posted by Toque
I made 447rwhp, and 427rwtq with LG's G5X1-E cam/AFR 205's 59cc, LG Pro Long Tubes with cats. VERY close to stock drivability I am finding ! E stands for Executive, or emissions since this cam can pass Texas Emissions if ever required..... Not required at this time though.
Check out my video :
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/z...aminstall.mpeg
My web site for mods:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/webpage.html
Let me know if you have any questions.
Yes.... I would do this again
Toque
Check out my video :
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/z...aminstall.mpeg
My web site for mods:
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0aae8/webpage.html
Let me know if you have any questions.
Yes.... I would do this again
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Originally Posted by mean lx
Sounds sweet! What are the specs of the cam (duration@ 0.050 and lift, LSA)? Were those figures with a tune and any track times? Thanks, James
Yes the RWHP, and RWTQ were with a tune. I have not had time to track my car. One day once my son gets a bit older I hope to have the time though
LG's seems to hold the specs of this cam close to there heart... contact Lou for details.
Toque