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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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My name is Kevin Carter. I am building a 67 Camaro, and have recently Purchased a 454 LS7 short block, with MID sleeves, katech pistons, and a Callies Crank. I joined this forum to help research the rest of this engine build, and gather as much info as I can.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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The C6 Z06 section should be able to give lots of help

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Welcome to the Forum!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy.

I imagine the guys in C3 Tech/Performance and General will be the most help to you. Good luck.
Thanks! This is not a big block engine. It is a gen IV, originally a 427, it was bored and stroked to 454 cubes.
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Thanks! This is not a big block engine. It is a gen IV, originally a 427, it was bored and stroked to 454 cubes.
Ah! My mistake. I guess I saw the 454 and didn't register the "LS7".
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