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HP levels, colt on's, cam, heads, cam

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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:15 AM
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HP levels, colt on's, cam, heads, cam

Just wondering what the power levels are for mods to the 350 lt1? I have been reading lately about bolt on cars putting down 300 to 320 rwhp, and bolt on/cam cars putting down 320 to 350 rwhp, and head cam cars puting down 370 to 400 rwhp. Well I was just wondering if it were woth the extra money and time to do heads and cam if I'm only gaining 80 rwhp over a bolt on setup. I already have n20 and plan on spraying 150 shot this year. So If I can make 300 rwhp N/A with a 150 shot I should be around 500 crank hose power correct? An 500 crank horse power is the max the stock bottom end can take right?
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Choice is yours, engine mods or spray. Spray is cheaper and easier...just gotta refill the bottle.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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I'm in the same boat. Cam plus everything needed for install or nitrous system... Both cost the same. Cam is ALWAYS there... Nitrous will give more power and will NOT change gas mileage... What to do what to do...
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Head/cam setup will be way more money than a nitrous kit! I only Have $300 in my whole kit, bought it used ofcourse.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Head/cam setup will be way more money than a nitrous kit! I only Have $300 in my whole kit, bought it used ofcourse.
let me clear it up. I didnt say heads. Cam only. And for a new SAFE nitrous kit you are looking at pretty simlar cost.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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Heads and cam can be comfortably over 400rwhp if you make the right choices.
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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go the distance dude...heads/cam package...an LE2 will set u up very nicely bro. Spray on the street is for imports who wish they could keep up, N/A power is ALWAYS available while nitrous is only temporary til ur bottle is out, not to mention the right cam sounds badass. Nothin like that american muscle sound
Old Feb 27, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Heads and cam can be comfortably over 400rwhp if you make the right choices.
+1. I have no doubt that I could break 450rwhp with the miss fixed if I had a ported intake and e-wp.
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