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question about h/c/i upgrade

Old 01-27-2011, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Venomantidote95
Get away from the big cam thing buddy! What pistons are u using? Most aftermarket vlv reliefs will clear. And unless u wanna buy a new set of pistons id leave the cutting to a machine shop.
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mustang283
ok im tired of guessing on what to do yall, whats the BEST h/c/i for a 302/306 that is a daily driver, i want a good cam sound too. and I want it to produce the highest HP/torque possible.. And I want it to be easy to install, no flycutting the pistons...
TFS Fast As Cast heads, milled down to 58cc chambers, TFS 2 cam, TFS R Series intake, 75mm TB, 1 3/4" into 2.5" lontubes, OR X, your choice of catback,

on the fast track to ~350rwhp
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Old 01-27-2011, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sn95_331_GT_ yellow
TFS Fast As Cast heads, milled down to 58cc chambers, TFS 2 cam, TFS R Series intake, 75mm TB, 1 3/4" into 2.5" lontubes, OR X, your choice of catback,

on the fast track to ~350rwhp
no flycutting pistons? it can be done in a gerage alone?
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Old 01-27-2011, 11:43 PM
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sky is the limit with a custom cam, I run the small performer rpm heads and a eddy 2 intake and stock bottom end/pistons and a .560 + lift custom cam, car runs mid 12's for a simple set up, that I bolted together at my shop, I did perform all checks upon assembly for saftey sake
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