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Old Feb 24, 2002 | 09:41 PM
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Default Is stock LS1 engine strong enough????

First of all, please forgive me my ignorance.
I am interested in lager tires and wheels than stock.

Rear - 295/35/19x10.5" & Front - 265/35/18x9.5"

Is the stock LS1 engine strong enough to handle larger tires and
wheels? Any downside I should expect due to them?

JinKi

2002 MY Coupe with MN6
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Old Feb 24, 2002 | 09:46 PM
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Default Re: Is stock LS1 engine strong enough???? (jinki)

IMO, the LS1...especially with mods will fry the stock rear's at will.

The guy's with H/C pkg's have trouble hooking up and often will only take on challege's from a 40 mph punch.
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Old Feb 24, 2002 | 10:33 PM
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Default Re: Is stock LS1 engine strong enough???? (jinki)

The only downside is the cost of 19" tires.
Even a stock LS-1 should be able to fry at will :D

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Old Feb 24, 2002 | 10:45 PM
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Default Re: Is stock LS1 engine strong enough???? (Gary2KC5)

The guy's with H/C pkg's have trouble hooking up and often will only take on challege's from a 40 mph punch.
I can vouch for that.

Eric
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