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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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my c6 ls7 35,000 miles blew up. need some info on buying a 427 ls7 long-block. thinking of ordering a TSP 427 LS7 LONG BLOCK, from them with some upgrades, prc 6-bolt 265cc ls7 w/titanium intake/ss exhaust valves. cam is tsp 242/250 .648/.648 (114+3) what do you think.
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Originally Posted by richie427
my c6 ls7 35,000 miles blew up. Need some info on buying a 427 ls7 long-block. Thinking of ordering a tsp 427 ls7 long block, from them with some upgrades, prc 6-bolt 265cc ls7 w/titanium intake/ss exhaust valves. Cam is tsp 242/250 .648/.648 (114+3) what do you think.
will update with pictures,of blown motor/heads,dropped valve, and build when parts come in, specs. An tune when finished. Its to cold here in nj. To work on my car right now in my garage.
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