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Old 01-08-2011, 11:34 AM   #1
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heads and Cam or Blower???

Hey guys Im new to this site and wanted to see what your thoughts are on the upgrade Im trying to decide to make. I live in Houston and would also like to get some quotes for my decision. Feel free to PM me.

Currently I have these mods.
2010 Camaro Automatic with CAI, BFE Headers w/xpipe and 3.73 gear.

I wanted to see what you think is the best bang for the buck.

Either install a blower or heads, cam and converter.
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Old 01-08-2011, 11:35 AM   #2
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Also, If its heads and cam do you think I should install new lifters or are the factory lifters any good for a larger cam
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Old 01-08-2011, 12:01 PM   #3
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Old 01-08-2011, 02:52 PM   #4
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start with heads and cam and if that isn't enough for you then add a supercharger. lifters are gonna depend on a few things, if you decide to convert to an ls3 then you will need new lifters, but i think if you get a vvt specific cam then you can reuse the factory lifters
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I'm headed down the same route as you and I'm also in Houston. I will do Cam whether I do blower or not... since cam is for sure I started w/ a Torque Convertor (best bang for your buck in the L99). Circle D is also local here and can fix you up.

I"m now looking for the right cam that I can also use w/ a blower at a later date. IMO the lifters need to go (weak link) so I'll be pulling heads w/ the cam job.
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