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Old 05-18-2012, 05:11 PM   #1
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Re: Potential Build, Destroked Aluminum 5.3 to 4.8, IR Intake, 8500 RPM

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Thanks, I signed up there earlier and made an introduction post but haven't had and replies yet. I kinda saw what you're sayin about the place, they don't seem overly friendly over there. I was planning on running afternarket forged rods, unless the stock ones could be beefed up? I read that LS6 Z06 engines had lightweight hollow valves that would be good for high rpm's. I think GM discontinued them though.
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I signed up over there also and have had no replys on my introduction... I don't think they like old school trucks.... Good luck on your build!!!
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Old 05-18-2012, 05:41 PM   #2
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Re: Potential Build, Destroked Aluminum 5.3 to 4.8, IR Intake, 8500 RPM

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I signed up over there also and have had no replys on my introduction... I don't think they like old school trucks.... Good luck on your build!!!
They said to let them know what you're into, so I said 64-66 Chevy trucks and early VW bugs, and posted a couple pics of the VW. They prolly didn't like the VW.
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Old 05-18-2012, 10:54 PM   #3
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Re: Potential Build, Destroked Aluminum 5.3 to 4.8, IR Intake, 8500 RPM

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They said to let them know what you're into, so I said 64-66 Chevy trucks and early VW bugs, and posted a couple pics of the VW. They prolly didn't like the VW.
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Could have been worse, you could have said that over on Yellow Bullet
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