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Old 09-20-2011, 08:59 PM
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2010 5.3 T70 setup with stock internals... are they hypereutectic pistons? i want to put a cam in but im curious if i should just put forged pistons in or if guys are having good luck putting power down with no problem on stock pistons? any help appreciated!!! thanks ryan


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Cam it and BOOST it!. These motors are tough! Keep the tune right and it will make plenty of power in stock form.
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upgrade that trans cooler ASAP
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Old 09-20-2011, 09:13 PM
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ok im trusting you kyle! whats a good cam for some idle lope and turbo cam?
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Originally Posted by EVILGMC
upgrade that trans cooler ASAP
put another one inline out front or just replace the stock one?
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did you make this hot piping for this or is it a kit?
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Originally Posted by TimDave217
did you make this hot piping for this or is it a kit?
Yes i made this setup. kinda a PITA!
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put another one inline out front or just replace the stock one?
i would replace the stock one with a larger unit. there are many write ups on here that will give you some ideas.
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Originally Posted by EVILGMC
i would replace the stock one with a larger unit. there are many write ups on here that will give you some ideas.
I'll try and find a thread on it evil thank you!
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looks good though.
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