I just finshed high school and my mom and dad got me a 2000 camaro z28 6-speed and my grand father amd grand mother gave me 1000 dollar to spend and i have saved 700 dollars
and i'm putting it all into my new car so this is what i have came up with

magnaflow exhaust -300.00 (geting on ebay)
mac off road y-pipe-189.99
slp flowpack-294.99
pro 5.0 shifter-185.00
lou's short stick-47.00
mac lowering springs-179.99
zr28 spoiler-225.00

total-1421.97

so what do you guys thank

 

Dont get the flow pac its a waste of money. just get a lid and filter instead and if you want ram air get an SSRA or FTRA. if you go with an offroad pipe dont forget you need O2 simms and your car wont pass smog either. just a few things to consider. if i were you i would do
headers, cat back instead of lowering it and doing the spoiler.

 

ditch the springs or flowpack and pick up LID u can get one for around 100 get a cutout to 35 put it in your i pipe best 35 dollars ur gunna spend.
Why are you just getting a mac y pipe if catalytic i hear the cats don't flow well. u might as well get headers if your already getting the y pipe open him up!
seriously tho lid a must cut out preferred ram air kit helps
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I would definatly get a different spoiler.

I would get 17" rims too, and 245/45/17" tires

 

don't worry about the Ypipe. the stock one isn't that restrictive, maybe 5hp to be gained and alot louder and raspier.

and just go for the lid and ram air as stated, the Austin ram air (link in my sig) is awesome, combine that with a TSP lid and you'll have a solid 20hp gain

magnaflow is a great choice, as is the shifter and stick.

spoiler is your decision, some like it some dont...remember you'll have to paint it too.

i would look into subframe connectors.

realize that if you do springs you're gonna wanna do shocks too. and for good results use a decent set, such as bilsteins which will run you about $325 (www.bimmerparts.com)

if you want to add stability to the car in curves, yet not have to mess with alignment and lots of parts, just get the BMR 32/21mm solid sway bar kit. they will dramatically iincrease your cornering ability.

 

i'm gat the y-pipe because it haves no cats and that will make it louder

 

Why not just get a cut out?

 

I say scrap your whole plan, and buy some headers, a x pipe and some dynomax bullets and get yourself some true duals.....

Here save some coin on that short stick http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2448005288

 

I say seriously think about what you want out of your car..

Wanna go fast? Get some traction and power.. But balance it out.

Wanna look sleek? Get some wheels and other flashy parts..

Wanna go ricey? Get some stickers done up...

But make a game plan up.. Otherwise you will just spend your $ foolishly and not be any wiser for it.. Research each and every purchase, question everything and you will be not only smarter in the end, but you will feel good about each and every $ you spent on your car.


Here is what I think about whats on your list:
magnaflow exhaust -300.00 (geting on ebay) custom exhaust is better.. other are better suited for your needs.
mac off road y-pipe-189.99 Do you want headers? There are gains from the Y but if you go with headers now or later it may use a different Y.
slp flowpack-294.99 waste.. Lid is a lid is a lid.. If you want some more air into your lid, get one of those above mentioned units.. just note that many people get a lid and are well off with it.. Do not get any aftermarket filters thinking you will get power.. K&N does not = power. I lost 3rwhp over and over on the dyno with it and other aftermarket filters..
pro 5.0 shifter-185.00 good if you have issues shifting..
lou's short stick-47.00 good if you really need it or prefer it..
mac lowering springs-179.99 if you lower your car, better figure on getting some adjustable panhard rod to recenter your cars rear.
zr28 spoiler-225.00 Personally, I hate add on body crap..

There ya go.. I wasnt too negative and tried to explain as much as possible... good luck..

 

Let us know what you choose....i say all performance but i guess im just addicted to speed.

 

if you haven't heard maganflow in person/bought the exhaust don't get it. I would get Pacesetter headers from Texas Speed, and a cut out and some tips. Wait for suspension, or get the SLP LE1 Package. Get a Lid and SSRA or Austin Ram Air, Get the shifter and bar, its worth it. Don't spend all ur money, u might need some down the road for things you want to change. And def research everything. I bought exhaust after searching for months and I'm happy with my choice as it sounds bada$$, it gave me a good gain, and made my rear look 5x better, but now I can't have people in the back seat cause its too loud. Normally it isn't an issue, but recently it has been. Just some advice

 

The money on the springs, flow pack, and spoiler=700 that could be a cutout,lt's(used or new mids), and a lid. which would be around 30-40hp. do you want to have your car look cool or go fast? It is up to you where the money goes. I bought a cowl hood and having it painted cost 600. I get a lot looks but i wish i would have got a cam package. Think about it.

 

Think your forgeting headers

 

the rear does shift when you lower it, but not really by much..


if you get springs without a good pair of shocks to match, you'll quickly kill your stock shocks and end up with a bouncy ride, crappy handling feel from underdampened spring occilations.


I'd definanlty recommend the shifter.. Feels soo much better than the stock shifter.. Also the skip shift eliminator is a nice thing too. I'd hold off on the short stick with the 5.0 shifter until you really decide you want a shorter shifter.. unless they changed the 5.0 design, you can cut off an inch off the top of it too.


Research the catbacks you want for sound and looks.

Y-pipe, what others have said.. plus, the stock one supposidly isn't as bad as it looks.. it is flattened, but its also wider..

 

Lid- I like my TSP, but any will do $100 (I know of a CF on for sale.)
SSRA - Very nice. Al is a graet guy. $200
ASP Pulley- $200
Pacesetters w Y= $500
O2 Sims=$70
Cutout= $35, or Dynomouth.

Add up install and you $1700 is mostly gone. You could save up for the cat-back you like, or find one for sale reasonably. SLP 2OTL, Magnaflow, and Hooker are all good choices. They are all under $350. Check your smog laws with relation to the headers. No cats and you WILL fail the sniffer. Duals are wonderful, I love mine, but may not be for everyone.