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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Hi all, I have been reading a lot of post on here, this is a great site. Anyway I am starting my ls3 build for my C5. I Have ordered the TSP 416 Stroker kit with Wiscoe 4.070 5cc domed pistons, Callies 6.125 H beams, 4.00 Crank, I have had Pat G spec a cam for me, Its a 239/251 .621/.632" 114LSA +2 Cam for the LS3 heads, LS3 intake and TB, once I have all the parts in hand I will start posting pics, and go into more detail. The car is a 2002 C5 coupe, A4 with a 3800 Circle D converter, TSP headers, CAI. It ran 11.9 @ 115 on 1.8 shorts, Best with a 125 shot was 11.0 @ 129 on 1.8 Shorts. But it blew the # 1 piston back in feb. Hoping for that elusive 10.9 on new combo.. Any input would be appreciated.
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Some pics of new parts...


Lunati 4.00 Crank


Main studs, main & Rod Bearings, Cam bearings


Wiscoe 5cc Domed pistons


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Congrats...it is a fun and exciting process.
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This guy has done a ton of R&D work on the LS3/L92 head builds from 403 to 427. Definitely worth reading.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/generation...b-c-d-e-f.html
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