4.8 power
01-31-2011, 09:36 PM
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4.8 power
I will try this in the proper section this time. I am in the process of building a 1999 4.8 and was in search of some good mods. The engine is going in a 76 vega wagon with 3.73 gears and a weight of only about 2700lbs. I will have a set of 1 3/4" headers and an ls1 intake.
I am just wondering what cam would be good in this engine? I would like the stall speed to stay in the 3000-3500 range.
The heads are off so I thought I would do some port and polish work. Would I benefit from running a thinner head gasket while I am at it or just stick with the stock stuff?
Any suggestions would be great. I am new to the ls engine family, used to the gen1 sbc, so need all the help I can get.
I know it is not a truck but, Thanks in advance.
I am just wondering what cam would be good in this engine? I would like the stall speed to stay in the 3000-3500 range.
The heads are off so I thought I would do some port and polish work. Would I benefit from running a thinner head gasket while I am at it or just stick with the stock stuff?
Any suggestions would be great. I am new to the ls engine family, used to the gen1 sbc, so need all the help I can get.
I know it is not a truck but, Thanks in advance.
01-31-2011, 10:32 PM
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It will be a weekend warrior. I don't want to turbo it right now because the money is not there. It is a small tire car just mini tubs, no full tubs and big slicks. I am looking for 300-350 rwhp. More would be nice but don't want to have to put cage in right now. I would like to be able to cruise it around with the wife and kids when they want to go.
