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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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Car: 1987 Formula T-top
Engine: 305 TPI
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LT1 cam and maybe vette heads

Hi guys,
I have an LB9 formy with a 5 speed. I am thinking about putting an LT1 cam in the car and maybe a set of allumimum vette heads. Right now I have all the free mods plus headers, Adjustable fuel press regulator, and a set of roller rockers that are not on the car yet. I was wondering how much power would the heads and cam give me and would the LT1 cam make the car pull further into the rpm range? I don't race this car I just want it to pull a little better so I don't know if it is worth the hassle to put these parts on or just go with the roller rockers and a new e-prom. I also need a new exhaust and was wondering on a car of this caliber would I notice a power difference between 3" mandrel bent tubing and 3" crimp tubing from the local exhaust shop. Thanks Bob
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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Car: 92 Camaro
Engine: ZZ4 Crate Engine w/Hot Cam
Transmission: Rebuilt 700R4 with Transgo and MW 3
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Eaton Posi
Last time I checked, the LT1 cam had REAL tame numbers. Probably wouldn't be worth your while.

I had a 305 TBI and put a 350 truck cam in it (had about 208/211 duration at 050.) It was a noticable improvement but didnt upset the ECM at all.
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