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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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have ls3 with about 480 hp. cam headers and vararam like to get about 525 to 550 what to do next. thank you
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have ls3 with about 480 hp. cam headers and vararam like to get about 525 to 550 what to do next. thank you
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I'd do gears and tires and put the power to the ground efficently. If you want a serious bump in HP beyond the cam, a stroker kit, nitrous or an S/C are your options.
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Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
I'd do gears and tires and put the power to the ground efficently. If you want a serious bump in HP beyond the cam, a stroker kit, nitrous or an S/C are your options.
Agreed.

What gear and tires are you using?

Do you have heads?

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