# SSmokinSS Vs The World: An Epic Account of Strength And The Desire To Win

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [December 8, 2010, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ssmokinss-vs-the-world-an-epic-account-of-strength-and-the-desire-to-win/255923 "2010-12-08T07:07:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ssmokinss-vs-the-world-an-epic-account-of-strength-and-the-desire-to-win/255923/79 "2010-12-08T17:08:01Z")

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> [@FS: Weiand Tunnel Ram Intake](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-weiand-tunnel-ram-intake/37870/4):
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> when it comes to F/I, the LS7 isnt the best platform to choose. It doesnt have enough heat tolerance because the sleeves are so thin and the pistons are frail.
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> ![http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/SSmokinnSS/n680185485_5115585_3501.jpg](http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/SSmokinnSS/n680185485_5115585_3501.jpg)
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> ![http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/SSmokinnSS/n680185485_5115614_242.jpg](http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/SSmokinnSS/n680185485_5115614_242.jpg)
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> ![http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/SSmokinnSS/n680185485_5115661_5494.jpg](http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss248/SSmokinnSS/n680185485_5115661_5494.jpg)
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> for a N/A build, I would go with the LS7, but for a boosted application, the LS3 is the way to go.

i totally understand the limitations the LS7 has.

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