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Old 09-29-2006, 04:00 PM
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so i just got my camaro its an 1990 RS LO3 TBI... iv been doing some reading and found that this year came with a z28 opition LB9 motor which i think is TPI... my qus is can i simply do a head swap which would change my cam replace the intake an wireing hareness and call it a day.. will it then be almost a LB9 motor? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks
 
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Old 09-29-2006, 04:06 PM
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What's your goal in converting to an LB9?
 
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Old 09-29-2006, 04:10 PM
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will i would be right around 250 hp i am sorry but 170 hp is not going to cut it but i dont have a lot of money would it be better to go carb?
 
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Old 09-29-2006, 04:26 PM
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read this:

http://www.goingfaster.com/spo/modthel03.html
 
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Old 09-29-2006, 05:02 PM
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Not worth the effort & money for such a small return in performace. You bought the wrong model & engine if you wanted performance. Sorry but it is a fact.[sm=chairshot.gif]
 
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