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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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Is anyone using the GM engine upgrades for the LS1? and how is the performance?
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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never heard of it but would like to learn more :yesnod:
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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never heard of it but would like to learn more :yesnod:
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http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm?specials=1
I think this is the link . Let me know if it does not work.
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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Wish I could afford the heads and cam........ :rolleyes: :(
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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never heard of it but would like to learn more :yesnod:
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2001 and up have the LS6 intake. I put it on my car and gained 14rwhp on the dyno and also picked up 1 1/2 mph through the traps. :cheers:
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Forum Vendors have all of the same parts & some even better ( cams,Heads etc ) for better value. Check out their sites first. That is my advice. :seeya
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