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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 01:54 AM
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First Mods?

Im gonna be getting my LS1 SS Camaro within the next 2-3 weeks and I wanted to know what would be the best mods to start out with?
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 03:17 AM
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Re: First Mods?

airbox lid, catback exhaust, headers/ypipe
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 08:55 AM
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BEST mod EVAR!

seriously...this is asked every week.

read the first 5 pages of the forum...it will answer 95% of you questions

but yeah for hp:
lid, headers/caback

drivetrain:
gears and stall if its auto
shifter and shift light if m6

suspension:
subframeconnectors, lower control arms, sway bars and good tires
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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Re: First Mods?

Is it M6 or A4? How much are you willing to spend?

With A4, Lid, Torque Converter, LT headers & Y-Pipe or Duals, SFC...

M6...Lid, LT Headers & Y-Pipe/Duals, SFC...
Old Nov 29, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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Must be that time of the year again...

But, yes, please take teke184's advice and you are all set.

TS
Old Nov 30, 2004 | 01:28 AM
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Re: First Mods?

The car is an M6. SFC? How about those Cold air kits they sell? Are those any good? Im looking to spend around 7-8 hundred bucks for now...

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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 03:46 AM
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Re: First Mods?

Originally Posted by Eastbay F-Body
The car is an M6. SFC? How about those Cold air kits they sell? Are those any good? Im looking to spend around 7-8 hundred bucks for now...
Please read as mentioned before. You'll learn a lot about your upcoming new car.

SubFrame Connectors

Super Sucker Ram Air also lately known as the Austin Ram Air...........works.
Old Nov 30, 2004 | 06:36 AM
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Re: First Mods?

SSRA www.lmperformance.com $200
lid...any lid...$100-120
exhaust:
SLP loudmouth, hooker or magnaflow from any vendor on the site $300-350

if your car doesn't come with the Hurst factory option shifter....Pro 5.0, B&M ripper, or Hurst $175-200

if it DOES have the shifter just get a lou's short stick $55
Old Dec 2, 2004 | 12:25 AM
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Twin turbos... definately... and a 414 stroker... ya know... to start things out.
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