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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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SDPC Vortec Upgrade

I am considering this upgrade:
http://www.sdparts.com/product/SD8060RATPI...akeHeaders.aspx

What does everyone think and what additional parts should I consider while doing this upgrade?
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
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Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Headers and runners, not knowing what's been done to the car up to this point.

Oh, and a 4" bore kit.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Re: SDPC Vortec Upgrade

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Headers and runners, not knowing what's been done to the car up to this point.

Oh, and a 4" bore kit.
Guess that would help.
So far there plenum has been ported to 58mm, 52mm BBK Throttle Body, SLP Runners, Borla 3" Cat back, Hooker 2055-1 with a Magna high flow cat pending.

That us about it.
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