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just something I'm curious about

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greenstang1313

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What sort of H/C/I setup would you need to do on a stock 5.0L in order to have the most power in the 1000-2000rpm range (where most daily driving is done). I love having all the high end power my car has, but I think it would also be cool to have a setup that keeps you glued to your seat all around town under 2000rpms.

Obviously you can throw some 4.56s and the problem is solved, but I wana know what heads/cam/intake would give you a down-low power band like that.
 

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I believe you'd want to stay on a smaller sized head...basically you'd want to find a head that had the highest velocity...

Performer intake would work well

That said...cam choice will make or break the deal. You'll probably want a stockish (maybe a bit wider?) LSA...and lower duration numbers @ .050

not sure of specifics...if I gave you numbers I'd be talking out my ass
 

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Stock H/C/I or add a bunch of cubes to it.
 

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stock configuration, new chain (if it's old) and a 4 degree advancement on the stock cam........port the stock lower if you want the power to carry over through the mid-range.
 

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Pulling stumps out? lol.
 

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You are going to want a package that develops torque and not HP. Long intake runner lengths and, as Therian said, a combo that has a high velocity - ie smaller diameter ports. Killercanary also said it best - "add a bunch of cubes to it."
 
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Pokageek said:
Pulling stumps out? lol.
Click to expand...

lmao, i got the 97 Exploder for that.


thanks for the opinions guys!

(btw, apparently I'm a little slow in the head because I'm not what it means to 'add cubes'. I'm guessing thats related to how some people have '306ci' motors but I dont really understand how that works.)
 
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