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SolomonAKOO · 11-12-2013, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Only difference would be the lighter wallet. It's just when you start to really push things the forged parts can take some more abuse. They will still fail, just don't ask me how I know that.

so pretty mush like a FAST intake, tons of money for only a few HPs. maybe ill just stick to the N2O route then lol

with no ZR1 plugs

thahemp · 11-12-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Oh yea! Crank is good for 1k horsepower.

What are your goals bud? Want spray? Boost? NA with a lil spray every now and then? Now would be a good time to think about that.

I'm not doing nitrous. Funny though... I almost ended up with a free wet system in my lap last weekend. Never know I guess. I wouldn't turn down a free kit.

Supercharged SS · 11-12-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SolomonAKOO

so pretty mush like a FAST intake, tons of money for only a few HPs. maybe ill just stick to the N2O route then lol

with no ZR1 plugs lol

Lol

The forged parts will allow you to make more horsepower by being able to push the limits but a forged rod doesn't make any hp. Maybe you'll save a little weight in spots but that's about it.

Supercharged SS · 11-12-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

And not pistons and rods made of diamonds like Jamie buys!

Doh!! Bad tune will break those parts too!

SolomonAKOO · 11-12-2013, 10:38 PM

yeah i guess if i break something bad enough ill have the excuse i need to invest in a LSX

thahemp · 11-12-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Doh!! Bad tune will break those parts too!

Must have been cubic zirconia.

SolomonAKOO · 11-12-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

Must have been cubic zirconia.

Supercharged SS · 11-12-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

Must have been cubic zirconia.

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Originally Posted by SolomonAKOO

Who wants to see invoices. I payed for real diamonds!

Muddflap · 11-12-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

Enough votes and I'll do it. It really is a friggin toss up for me right now. I think the fly cutting would go ok, but should anything happen, I'll be buying new pistons anyways.

Go into it once and build it right. You know the old rule of thumb....
The farther from stock you get the more you will work on it!

Go with aftermarket pistons and rods and get that sense of security. Being cam only the bottom end should last longer than everyone else's that isn't doing it. I think the .1 is taking too much out and asking to burn up a piston but that's just my opinion.

Muddflap · 11-12-2013, 10:51 PM

Hemp I don't know if you have thought about it but one route you could go is LS3 cam for now and start saving and building in your spare time an LSX with VVT. I was talking with Rhino briefly about that the other day.

thahemp · 11-12-2013, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddflap

Go into it once and build it right. You know the old rule of thumb....
The farther from stock you get the more you will work on it!

Go with aftermarket pistons and rods and get that sense of security. Being cam only the bottom end should last longer than everyone else's that isn't doing it. I think the .1 is taking too much out and asking to burn up a piston but that's just my opinion.

I have seen some stories of more, most of less. I think the general rule is .080", but there isn't really any way to know if you can do more or not. You would just have to try it out and see what happens. I tend to agree with you. Ever since I saw Zeke post his new pistons I've been mulling it over. They sure are shiny!

SolomonAKOO · 11-12-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Who wants to see invoices. I payed for real diamonds!

lol oh no i believe you, i just cant believe that you broke them so easily!

thahemp · 11-12-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddflap

Hemp I don't know if you have thought about it but one route you could go is LS3 cam for now and start saving and building in your spare time an LSX with VVT. I was talking with Rhino briefly about that the other day.

There is someone local here that is talking about building a replacement motor on the side. I do better if I get in over my head and am forced to find solutions. I'll put things off as long as possible, and be as lazy as possible. So it's best to hit me where it hurts... making me drive an expensive toyota until I get the job done!

Supercharged SS · 11-12-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by thahemp

I have seen some stories of more, most of less. I think the general rule is .080", but there isn't really any way to know if you can do more or not. You would just have to try it out and see what happens. I tend to agree with you. Ever since I saw Zeke post his new pistons I've been mulling it over. They sure are shiny!

This piston is brand new, use to be shiny....

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SolomonAKOO Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	yeah i guess if i break something bad enough ill have the excuse i need to invest in a LSX __________________ 1 7/8" TSP headers straight piped, Custom Tick Performance cam w/ supporting mods, 1" BMR springs and other BMR suspension mods. Tuned with HPtuners by Matt@FSP

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Muddflap Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 797	Hemp I don't know if you have thought about it but one route you could go is LS3 cam for now and start saving and building in your spare time an LSX with VVT. I was talking with Rhino briefly about that the other day. __________________ TSP 1 7/8 LT, ADM Race Cold Air w/ Race Scoop, GPI SS3 LS3 Cam, Powerbond UD, 3.91 Gears, GPI Posi Mod. 498RWHP/451RWTQ