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Originally Posted by mexMan
So, it's getting a new 427 LS3, what are you gonna do with the LS2? And what are the mods planned for the LS3? What tranny are you using? What about the drivetrain? Any body mods? I WANT TO KNOW!
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lol.. same trans.. the T56 Magnum since I love it.. no really, I have deep feelings for that trans..
No changes to the rear either. I already have an alum case and lightened/polished gears. It's just going to get serviced since I'm re-powdering the housing.
No body mods at all.. But I'm working with BOS to rework the front inner wheelhouses to give more tire clearance and to properly fit around my upper control arms.
The LS3 will be sleeved so that I can run a safe 4" stroke and will have a FAST 102 intake, Trick Flow 235 heads and a larger cam on a 114 LSA. It will be a lot like the 402 LS2 except 25 more cubes. That combo made 488 rwhp and 475 rwtq. I will never make as much power as the guys with the LS9s, but I will have better front weight for quick handling like at an autox. Normally I wouldn't bother with more power but the car seems happy with the amount I have now and should be able to handle more.
I realised this at the 0-60-0 event where, even though I mashed the gas, the car just squatted down and went.. no long burn out.. no drama. Figured I could suck up another 50-60 ft-lbs and still put it to good use. Redline should be right at 7,000 rpm.