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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 12:17 AM
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Here is a teaser and will be dynoed tomorrow. This 2008 Corvette received:

Custom Camshaft
Valvesprings
Pushrods
Comp Cams Trunion Kit
C5R Timing Chain
LS2 Timing Chain Damper
LS9X Clutch
ATI Super Damper
Halltech MF107R
Kooks Longtube Headers
Kooks Catted X-Pipe
Lingenfelter 160 Thermostat

C6 Idle

The NPP Mufflers were retained and amazing how quiet it is with them closed. The torque is very broad and hits very early. I would expect 490rwhp from this setup and still has the stock LS3 Intake and Throttlebody. While driving it, it has a nice exhaust note with a hint of exotic V8 in the mid and high rpm's.

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I'm extremely curious what this is going to dyno
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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sounds great, can we get some specs on cam?
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Dyno Pull

Put down 485 rwhp and 440 ft-lbs. The cam lopes real nice is a simple 224/236
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Here is the dyno sheet and the LS3 has really woken up. Idles perfect and starts every time.
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very nice looking numbers
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What's a Halltech MF107R? Never heard of that offering from Jim
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 11:59 AM
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It is used on the C6Z. Worked well for this build and gained 15 rwhp over the stock Z06 intake bridge.
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