how much is a 5.3 capable of

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10-28-2010, 04:11 PM

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wait wat??

400+ would be harder to achieve, 380-400 is more realistic..

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10-28-2010, 06:57 PM

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460

http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles...o_results.html

I wonder why they used a Thumpr Cam. There are plenty of better cams out there. Regardless those are impressive numbers. I gotta show my boss so i can convince him to get out of the Gen I stuff.

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10-28-2010, 07:04 PM

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I don't know the answer, but I am sure as heck going to be finding out...

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10-29-2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by D_reks{5.3}

400+ would be harder to achieve, 380-400 is more realistic..

I figured just thought I've have fun with it

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10-29-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigschwerm

I will get some good numbers with my build i should be 400+ rwhp N/A when I'm finished, if the TBSS dont get me there then the Fast 102 will go on.

Nice Numbers 07 Z71!

thanks and u will get there man just get a real good set of heads

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11-01-2010, 09:01 AM

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thanks and u will get there man just get a real good set of heads

What is the best set of heads for a NA 224ish 5.3 build with Long Tubes, etc?

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11-01-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HEADHUNTER92

im just wondering if anyone has an idea of how much a naturally aspirated 5.3 is capable of on the street with pump gas. NO NITROUS, NO BLOWER, NO TURBO. ALL MOTOR. just wondering for conversation. and what was done to it to get it to perform that well ?

how much money do you have?