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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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I have a '02 RC/SB with a 5.3. I was going to install a LS6 cam, lifters, springs, P&P heads and a intake. Which of these will work for the most noticeable power gains. I plan to get an edit tune right after but I dont know where to go. If I go with the LS6 intake what kinds of modifications will i have to make so it will work? Will I have to change injectors, fuel pump or anything else? Sorry for all the questions but i want to get this right the first time so I wont have to take apart the engine again.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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Don't bother with the intake swap. It's not worth all it takes do get it done. An injector upgrade wouldn't hurt, but is probably not needed.
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 11:50 PM
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i think that the cam and the tune would get you running the best. i bet you will see like 35rwhp out of the whole bit.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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if your considering price I dont think they can be beat I havent had the long tubes to compare but on a stock to medium cam I think they are matched well, if your going with a more aggressive top end cam Id go for full lenth headers.
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