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Old 05-23-2007, 11:09 AM
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id look in the classifieds here and at our sponsors
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...splay.php?f=23

texas speed for the cam

i think it was speed engineering had the pacesetter headers on sale and the y pipe
http://speed-eng.com/store/product_i...oducts_id=8124
Old 05-23-2007, 11:12 AM
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i also have a firebird formula but that is my pretty fast car. right now i am working on my truck.
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well get some pictures up in the show and shine dammit
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...play.php?f=129

o and one other thing id do is stop in and do your newb post if you havent already, these guys will welcome you with open arms
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welcome aboard brother
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thanx ill get the pixs up as soon as i can.
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one more question do i go to a local dealer for the tb converter or do i need to look around?
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LS1tech.com, the For Sale Forum is a great place to start.

LS2 swaps are slightly different as you need to relocate the cam position sensor plug to the front of the engine, the knock sensors aren't in the valley like they are with the LS1. They can be a bit more expensive, but you get what you pay for. The LS2 is 400 HP, LS1 is around 350 (depends on setup). Both are aluminum blocks, so you get a bit of weight savings.

I'd find yourself a good LS1, do a good set of heads and a cam upgrade along with some headers. With 2WD, you could see around 400 at the wheels depending on your setup. It's not that far a deviation from an LS1 car powertrain-wise. You just want to make sure you don't give up too much torque in lieu of horsepower as you are hauling that extended cab. That MS3 that Beastmode would be an example of something that's a little big for a truck (in my opinion), but with a RCSB he can get away with it.

Keep in mind when I mention a heads and cam upgrade, I'm leaving out some parts you want to upgrade (timing chain, pushrods, maybe the rocker arms but you can have Harlan Sharp convert them to a sealed bearing setup).

Start with this: open your wallet and count your money. Make yourself a budget.
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id put a post in the classifieds that your lookin for a trailblazer stall or look through cause they ahve em all the time in there... also look on LS1 tech in there classifieds to, youll see em going through there every once and awhile
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=45

your gonna pay a good bit for one at a dealer probably
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Originally Posted by ChevyThunder17
That MS3 that Beastmode would be an example of something that's a little big for a truck (in my opinion), but with a RCSB he can get away with it.
yes this is very true even in an rcsb if you dont have the proper stall (3800-4200). thats why i actually pulled that cam and swapped it for a TR224 on this site (Slowprocess is who i swapped with)
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Originally Posted by beastmode
yes this is very true even in an rcsb if you dont have the proper stall (3800-4200). thats why i actually pulled that cam and swapped it for a TR224 on this site (Slowprocess is who i swapped with)
Good call on that one... How does it run with the new cam? Torquey?
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to be honest with you, im still waiting on the cam lol. jeremy had trouble gettin his out plus i still have to buy some things, i dont actually even have the LS1 in my truck yet


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