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Old 03-03-2009, 11:28 AM
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whats the main difference between their street series and the billet series? from what i can tell the main difference is the billet parts? would the street series be strong enough behind a cam/bolt on 5.3? what about WOT lockup?
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From what I can tell, the street series is an 11" converter vs. 9.5" for the billet series, so it will be a little tighter. Also, the Billet series has the billet hub and cover, so the billet is much stronger. I think that for a cam/bolt on 5.3 the street series will be fine, as long as you don't build the engine too wild.
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the engine wont be built wild, hell the cam swap will probably be the only thing done to it for a long time.
think WOT lockup would be a problem with the street series?
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Originally Posted by LS1TRUCKGUY
the engine wont be built wild, hell the cam swap will probably be the only thing done to it for a long time.
think WOT lockup would be a problem with the street series?
I think that it's not recommended to do WOT lockup with the street series, but I can't say for sure. I know that they "dare you to break" their top of the line version though You could try giving them a call, I've read that their customer service is top notch.
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Went and picked my billet pro series up from him a couple weeks ago. Its in right now with the new 80E. I havent got it running yet due to other repairs but when I met with Chris and picked it up he showed me his whole operation. Looked like he puts a lot of thought and effort into what he does. By the way, He waited till about 9 or later on friday night just so I could pick it up from him when I had the time. So far they seem top notch to me..
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How much did that billet pro series set you back marlboroman?
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Originally Posted by marlboroman71818
Went and picked my billet pro series up from him a couple weeks ago. Its in right now with the new 80E. I havent got it running yet due to other repairs but when I met with Chris and picked it up he showed me his whole operation. Looked like he puts a lot of thought and effort into what he does. By the way, He waited till about 9 or later on friday night just so I could pick it up from him when I had the time. So far they seem top notch to me..
More details on the stall please. The billlet pro should be the single disk. 245 or 258mm? The one Chris spec'd me out was the 258mm triple disk 3200-3400 for the 80e.
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Thats the exact same one that I picked up. Billet 258mm triple disk 3200-3400 for the 80e.
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maybe this will help get me about a second faster
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i got the billet 3800 and its a blast. chris will talk your ear off he is an awsome guy and will even show you around the shop when you pick it up. even waited for me. top notch company.


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