Looking for more help lol
04-02-2014, 01:59 AM
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Looking for more help lol
As I stated before in my previous thread I've recently bought a 1995 z28 with 152k miles.. I'm looking to enhance the performance. It already has a k&n filter but it has this weird upside down oil filter thing on the intake is that normal?! But I've also been looking to change the radiator and add after market headers.. It has flow master exhaust but I believe there's hole in it not sure what that means either! If any of you can offer some suggestions on what I should do or what I should look to buy I'd gladly appreciate it! I'm open to any and all suggestions thanks!
04-02-2014, 07:58 AM
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Re: Looking for more help lol
Do you have a K&N filter only (replacement, in the stock air box), or a full K&N "cold air intake" (CAI)? The CAI would consist of a cone shaped K&N filter that projects downwards into the lower part of the driver's side fender, just behind the front bumper cover, and a plastic tube that runs from the filter to the mass air flow (MAF) sensor. You need a full CAI, not just the filter.
The first exhaust upgrade is typically a "catback" exhaust. That is a new 3" mandrel-bent intermediate pipe that starts at the single cat (95's are all "single cat" except "California emissions" auto trans cars, which are dual-cat), proceeds to the rear axle, up and over the axle, and into a single cross-flow muffler, with single or dual outlets and tips. Flowmaster makes a "full catback", or someone may have simply substituted a Flowmaster muffler for the stock muffler. There is not much to be gained by simply changing the muffler, other than a louder sound. For a true performance increase, you need the full catback.
Next step in an exhaust upgrade would be tubular headers, either mid-length or long tube.
The first exhaust upgrade is typically a "catback" exhaust. That is a new 3" mandrel-bent intermediate pipe that starts at the single cat (95's are all "single cat" except "California emissions" auto trans cars, which are dual-cat), proceeds to the rear axle, up and over the axle, and into a single cross-flow muffler, with single or dual outlets and tips. Flowmaster makes a "full catback", or someone may have simply substituted a Flowmaster muffler for the stock muffler. There is not much to be gained by simply changing the muffler, other than a louder sound. For a true performance increase, you need the full catback.
Next step in an exhaust upgrade would be tubular headers, either mid-length or long tube.
04-02-2014, 08:39 AM
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Re: Looking for more help lol
Do you have a K&N filter only (replacement, in the stock air box), or a full K&N "cold air intake" (CAI)? The CAI would consist of a cone shaped K&N filter that projects downwards into the lower part of the driver's side fender, just behind the front bumper cover, and a plastic tube that runs from the filter to the mass air flow (MAF) sensor. You need a full CAI, not just the filter.
The first exhaust upgrade is typically a "catback" exhaust. That is a new 3" mandrel-bent intermediate pipe that starts at the single cat (95's are all "single cat" except "California emissions" auto trans cars, which are dual-cat), proceeds to the rear axle, up and over the axle, and into a single cross-flow muffler, with single or dual outlets and tips. Flowmaster makes a "full catback", or someone may have simply substituted a Flowmaster muffler for the stock muffler. There is not much to be gained by simply changing the muffler, other than a louder sound. For a true performance increase, you need the full catback.
Next step in an exhaust upgrade would be tubular headers, either mid-length or long tube.
The first exhaust upgrade is typically a "catback" exhaust. That is a new 3" mandrel-bent intermediate pipe that starts at the single cat (95's are all "single cat" except "California emissions" auto trans cars, which are dual-cat), proceeds to the rear axle, up and over the axle, and into a single cross-flow muffler, with single or dual outlets and tips. Flowmaster makes a "full catback", or someone may have simply substituted a Flowmaster muffler for the stock muffler. There is not much to be gained by simply changing the muffler, other than a louder sound. For a true performance increase, you need the full catback.
Next step in an exhaust upgrade would be tubular headers, either mid-length or long tube.
04-02-2014, 10:26 PM
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04-03-2014, 12:39 AM
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Re: Looking for more help lol
Does your engine use any oil? What is the oil pressure at idle? ....at 2,000 RPM? Does it run strong? Have you checked the compression or done a leakdown test? Fact is, there are LT1's approaching 250.000 miles. If yours is still healthy, continue to have fun with it. I wouldn't try to bolt another 150 HP on it, but things like a CAI and catback exhaust aren't going to over stress it.
If the engine is showing signs of wear, you would freshen your existing block and rebuild the bottom end. They stopped making LT1 blocks at least 10 years ago.
If the engine is showing signs of wear, you would freshen your existing block and rebuild the bottom end. They stopped making LT1 blocks at least 10 years ago.
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