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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 02:30 PM
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i like to get more power, but dont wanna spend 5grand for a supercharger. i have the ls6 intake ,long tubes, high flows ,and aexhaust. what would be the next logical move will keeping smoke legal :confused:
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 03:07 PM
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What about a set of gears to really drive the power feeling home? :steering:
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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Spend 500-800 bucks on a cam!
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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Heads and cam :yesnod:


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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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Spend 500-800 bucks on a cam!
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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im a pretty handy guy, i did all the other mods i have myself. could i do a cam myself and if so which one would i get. not to radical i want to be streetable and pass smog tests :confused:
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o and do i need heads if i do as cam :confused:
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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bump me :D
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Default Re: more power (pdd000)

I'm with the gears guy. I say do the 390 or 410 gears... like adding 50-75 hp. :)
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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o and do i need heads if i do as cam :confused:

No, you do not have to install modified heads if you do the cam, many cams work very well with the stock heads. But installing heads will give you more HP in most cases.

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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:01 PM
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I'd go the cam route. You can pick up nice gains without breaking the bank.

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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 06:53 AM
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Do both cam and gears. Of course, then you will need bigger rear tires!
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