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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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agreed, dont flog it too hard (depending on the springs & lift). I would say if they're like LS6 springs, give it hell after the worst 2 footed drive ever to get it tuned.

Then beat the **** out of it!
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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i personally wouldnt romp on it at all until its tuned...but thats just me...
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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that was implied in my post..
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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yeah im gonna drive it easy for couple hundered miles i put a patriot cam in 225 @.050"
Exhaust Duration: 229 @.050"
Intake Lift: .580"
Exhaust Lift: .590"
LSA: 114+4
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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springs & pushrods?
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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very nice that things gonna have some good top end. Look in to a converter now
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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got new pushrods and springs it was a kit really need to get a tune done cant get it to idle worth a crap and stoping sucks
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000chevysilverado
got new pushrods and springs it was a kit really need to get a tune done cant get it to idle worth a crap and stoping sucks
What springs are in the kit, Patriot Golds?
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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yep and 7.4 push rods
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24tZFnlfPg8 got video of truck at idle
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