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Doing serious mods over winter, have a few questions

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Old Oct 2, 2004 | 03:17 PM
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Doing serious mods over winter, have a few questions

Well, i dont know how serious they are. I am planning on going with the loyd elliot heads and cam package, along with headers and a tune.(CAI and catback already done)

My question is this. My motor currently has 115,000 miles on it. Doesn't use any oil that i can tell, it does have the infamous intake leak though, i will be fixing that along with the heads.

Shoudl i be worried about modding an engine with that many miles on it. It seems to be in very good shape.

If you think i should buy a short block, where should i look, locally? or are there some online places people reccomend.

Just looking for some advice on reaching my mid 12 second car goals.

oh yeah, i could possibly be close to 400 at the wheels with the correct tune right?
Old Oct 2, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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Re: Doing serious mods over winter, have a few questions

depending on what level head port job, and what cam you use, yes you could hit 400rwhp with a decent tune

i wouldnt worry about doing those mods to your engine, LT1s last for quite a bit of milage. if you do decide to go with a lower milage shortblock though, a buddy of mine has one sitting in my garage that we just pulled out of his car. it is a 96 shortblock that was in perfect running condition, just pulled it to put a built 355 in. not sure of milage or price, but you could contact him at L9T8Z@aol.com. we are about 1.5 hours from most parts of chicago
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