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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 1996camaroSSclone
has anyone had any dealings with the texas-speed parts or just the store in general? I was looking and their headers and true dual setup but it looks to me like it wont have the best ground clearance even on my stock ride height car.
Texas Speed is a good shop to use. I've done business with them a few times and never a problem.
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 1996camaroSSclone
has anyone had any dealings with the texas-speed parts or just the store in general? I was looking and their headers and true dual setup but it looks to me like it wont have the best ground clearance even on my stock ride height car.
I have dealt with them several times and they are absolutely awesome, some of the best out there. I give them 5 stars, and all that. If I stay with my car next season, I plan on getting one of their stroker motors - thats the confidence I have in them.

Best thing I can recommend is to give them a call. Tell them about your setup, tell them what you are looking for. They are more than happy to give you some perspective and information.

You would be surprised with the exhaust setups. Clearance lurks in the back of peoples mind when it comes to header installs, but with the right parts installed properly, it usually isn't an issue. I remember I was worried with my Pacesetter when some people claimed to have clearance issues. However, with them properly installed, you can barely see a little bit of y-pipe hanging down below. It actually sits better than the stock LS1 piping imo.
Old Sep 18, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996camaroSSclone
has anyone had any dealings with the texas-speed parts or just the store in general? I was looking and their headers and true dual setup but it looks to me like it wont have the best ground clearance even on my stock ride height car.
Make sure you tell them you have a convertible! It is already tight under there for duals.

-Geoff
Old Sep 19, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by WheelmanZ28
Have you ever made a post without saying this exact same thing? Ur alleged "402 big block" sounds pretty "tame" to me.


A nice stall is a good mod especially if you plan on hitting the strip even with a remotely stock setup. I've never had an auto LS1, so I'm not sure what the ideal. I would think 2800-3200 range would be good.

The Kooks headers produce the best tone of all the LS1 headers IMO, definitely a quality product if its in your price range.
My 402 Big Block Camaro can handle 300 extra Horsepower of nitrous,Its a fully forged motor.Im sure with a good driver it will run 11's maybe low 12's without the nitrous.I don't like driving it anymore.Your awfully defensive about your LS1 car.Don't know why?? I'd rather have a 98-02 LS1 car myself rather then my 69 Camaro which is a gas guzzler. I can't wait to get rid of it.Just need to find a buyer.
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