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304 Performance mods for my vs clubby

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Just looking for ideas for what mods i can do to my vs clubby? starting with just bolt ons for now
 

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Good service.

Full exhaust system.

TP intake manifold and 1000cfm TB.

In that order. :)
 

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Sounds to me like he doesn't really know what he wants to do though...

Pistons
cam
manifold & T/B

Should all be done at the same time IMO.

If you're not changing the pistons or atleast getting the heads shaved for a bit for comp *shudders* just stick with bolt ons.
 

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Ok thanks, i keep it serviced well, if i do all of that plus the cam change is it definitely worth getting rid of the stock hsv twin system? and if so what would you recommend for the exhaust? thanks.
 

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or screw just bolt ons, just need an idea of where to start first with getting more power out of it, i was thinking of stroking it to 355, then where can you go from there if i want to keep it naturally aspirated??
 

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If you want to stroke it, then do that.

Be prepared though, that it's not a cheap exercise.

If you stroke it with some decent compression (aim for an honest 10:1) nice size cam, T/P manifold (either dual or single plain, depends what you're after) 1000CFM throttle body and mabye a little tidy up of the heads it should make an honest 400HP.

But that'll set you back about $7000-$10,000. That's just the engine, no other driveline work.
 

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awesome thanks for your help mate, might go talk to someone at a performance shop to, ive got a budget for now of around 15k for the build whole cars in mint nic to so the engine isnt to tired at all thankfully
 

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1. Plugs, leads, dizzy cap, button, coil
2. Corvette servo if it's an auto
3. Redback 2 1/2" zorst & a new cat if the old one is blocked (if its more than 10 years old then probably it is)
4. Tune

That combo will give you a very respectable car for around $500.

Reaper

*edit* - you have $15k to spend??? 355 stroker ftw! 10 - 10.5:1 compression and a TP manifold as above ftw!
 
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