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Old 03-29-2009, 11:21 AM
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def do a tune, i am goin to meet with justin from black bear next month. every1 says best mod for the money by far.
Old 03-29-2009, 12:15 PM
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which gear will be best? and cams? would and ls6 cam be good for my truck and what intake.
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just treat it like a heavy FBody. Thats basically what we are...lols

I have the patriot LS6's, z06 cam, 1.85 rockers, intake, and full exhaust and like how it runs now.
Transmission is next, along with a converter.
I would put some 4.10s if you plan on keeping those 22's.
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so parts are interchangable? like can i use a ls6 cam and heads on my 4.8?
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Yes, parts are interchangable. The ls6 cam is a nice cheap upgrade, will make a power difference.. I wouldn't go putting the ls6 heads on the 4.8 unless you have them milled to bring the comp up on your engine.. Like stated, a tune is going to be the best bang.. But you really should ditch the shortys and get some long tubes on there. If you have some money to spend I would invest in some gears and a posi unit... Between them few mods, you should bust your friend pretty good. Also the big rims are killing you..
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so for now gears, shift kit and servos, 1.85 rockers and ls6 cam plus tuning should be good? how about a trail blazer converter is that a good upgrade?
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personally,I would scratch the 1.85 rockers off the list.
cam,higher stall torque converter,definaly gears and let me know when you are ready for a tune if you choose to come to me.
Nice truck by the way,I have the same thing
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sure i've heard alot of good things about you. but which gear should i get considering that its my daily driver
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Do you have 342's now.. If you are scared of being hurt by gas mileage 373 would do you good. What are you over all goals for the truck??
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its a stock rear end. i don't want a super fast truck just faster than what it is now. i know i gotta get rid of the 22" just to start off.


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