I have $2,200...help me spend it on mods
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From: North Carolina
I have $2,200...help me spend it on mods
The car is in the sig.
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1998 Camaro SS A4 #2,515 OF 3017
NBM w/ grey leather
T-tops, all GM and SLP options
MODS:
-SLP dual-dual (came with car)
-Hypertech 160 thermo
-SLP Lid w/ K&N and smooth air bellows
**1997 Z28 M6...yes it was modded. Totalled by a girl who couldn't stop for a stop sign on 4-18-2002
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1998 Camaro SS A4 #2,515 OF 3017
NBM w/ grey leather
T-tops, all GM and SLP options
MODS:
-SLP dual-dual (came with car)
-Hypertech 160 thermo
-SLP Lid w/ K&N and smooth air bellows
**1997 Z28 M6...yes it was modded. Totalled by a girl who couldn't stop for a stop sign on 4-18-2002
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Joined: Nov 1999
Posts: 363
From: spartanburg,sc usa
headers, cam, converter, drag radials.
jeremy
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'93 z28 m6 (Purple Pearl Metallic)
stock shortblock, 230/236 cam, mildly ported heads, hooker longtubes, csi waterpump, all the usual bolton stuff.....
7.98 @ 88.7mph 1.84 60' (1/8mi)
jeremy
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'93 z28 m6 (Purple Pearl Metallic)
stock shortblock, 230/236 cam, mildly ported heads, hooker longtubes, csi waterpump, all the usual bolton stuff.....
7.98 @ 88.7mph 1.84 60' (1/8mi)
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Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 195
From: SE Mass, USA
Heads, Cam, Gears and Slicks
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2002 Silver Z28 M6
-Hurst Short Throw
-T-Tops
-Leather
-LoudMouth Cat-Back
-SLP Lid w/ K&N Filter
-CAGS! Skip Shift Elim.
-Eibach Sportlines
-BMR Adj. Panhard Rod
-Lou's Short Stick
-Hurst T-Handle
-SLP grill
My 2002 Z28
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2002 Silver Z28 M6
-Hurst Short Throw
-T-Tops
-Leather
-LoudMouth Cat-Back
-SLP Lid w/ K&N Filter
-CAGS! Skip Shift Elim.
-Eibach Sportlines
-BMR Adj. Panhard Rod
-Lou's Short Stick
-Hurst T-Handle
-SLP grill
My 2002 Z28
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Posts: 113
From: Los Altos, CA, USA
Headers I don't think anyone will argue
Weld-in Subframe Connectors VERY important espically on a T-top car. If you are twisting your chassis than the car will handle poorly no-matter what else you do to it
13" Baer Brakes in the frontCall me old fashioned, but I'm a firm beliver in upgrading brakes beforeupgrading the motor.
None of these things will effect the driveabiliy of the car... that's worth a lot in the mod dept.
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1971 Camaro
12" brakes
16x10" wheels
VSE swaybars
350 / M21
Autocross Competitive
'95 Firebird Formula M-6
'83 FSP GTI FOR SALE
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"The Speed Merchant" - San Jose, CA
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From: California
Get a 9inch with 3.73s or 4.10s...Then some SFCs...From there get some drag radials...From there get Headers, the a shift kit and stall, then cam, then heads, then exhaust, then N2O, the list goes on and on...
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From: Austin, Tx , USA
1)SLP, FLP, or Lingenfelter Longtubes
2)New MAF
3)Ported Throttle Body
4)Gears
5)Wait on the Heads and cam until you have a little more money to spend for the good stuff.
Just a Thought, Everyone else said Heads and Cam so I figured I would be different
2)New MAF
3)Ported Throttle Body
4)Gears
5)Wait on the Heads and cam until you have a little more money to spend for the good stuff.
Just a Thought, Everyone else said Heads and Cam so I figured I would be different
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From: North Carolina
What does everyone think of Hooker LT's?
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1998 Camaro SS A4 #2,515 OF 3017
NBM w/ grey leather
T-tops, all GM and SLP options
MODS:
-SLP dual-dual (came with car)
-Hypertech 160 thermo
-SLP Lid w/ K&N and smooth air bellows
**1997 Z28 M6...yes it was modded. Totalled by a girl who couldn't stop for a stop sign on 4-18-2002
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1998 Camaro SS A4 #2,515 OF 3017
NBM w/ grey leather
T-tops, all GM and SLP options
MODS:
-SLP dual-dual (came with car)
-Hypertech 160 thermo
-SLP Lid w/ K&N and smooth air bellows
**1997 Z28 M6...yes it was modded. Totalled by a girl who couldn't stop for a stop sign on 4-18-2002
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Posts: 132
From: Dallas, TX
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Lowend:
Weld-in Subframe Connectors VERY important espically on a T-top car. If you are twisting your chassis than the car will handle poorly no-matter what else you do to it[/B]</font>
Weld-in Subframe Connectors VERY important espically on a T-top car. If you are twisting your chassis than the car will handle poorly no-matter what else you do to it[/B]</font>
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Stump
2000 M6 "Arrest Me Red" Camaro SS
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From: California
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 6speedZ28:
What does everyone think of Hooker LT's?
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What does everyone think of Hooker LT's?
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97 LT1 6spd TA Silver
98 LS1 6spd TA...Mystic teal
Mods-
Moser 12-bolt 33spline axles, larger wheels studs, Auburn Posi, and 3.73s
Kenny Brown Double Diamonds
Global West Lower Control Arms
Global West Panhard rod
McLeod Twin Disk Cluth w/ Adjustable Master Cylinder
Flowmaster Muffler
Cutout
92 CAMARO Z28 HERITAGE PACKAGE- T56 TRANS, CAM, COMPUTER, FRESH PAINT (RED WITH BLACK STRIPES)FOR SALE!!!
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From: Jonesboro, GA, USA
Get a strange 12 bolt w/ 3.73 gears.. later on you can add a stall and slicks and launch like a ****.. However, as I found out before I bought my camaro with a strange 12 bolt.. Saving up that 2 grand without spending it something like a cam will be difficult Besides, whenever you want a convertor or cam $300-$600 shouldn't be too hard to swing
-Josh
Besides, whenever you want a convertor or cam $300-$600 shouldn't be too hard to swing -Josh
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Posts: 114
From: Alphraretta, GA
About the subframes basicly this is what you have ...You have a unibody frame on your car and it isn't really connected...Subframes connect both parts giving you a stiffer more complete ride...They really make a huge difference. For the money...Heads and cam are two much. Hooker long tubes are great...I love them. I got them coated and shipped for 580. From there you can finish your exhaust. Suggest to save money get a cutout...and leave the rest of the exhaust the way it is...Some LCA's and a torque convertor. you should still be under what you wanted to spend and that will give you a good kick in the pants and also give you some better traction to back it up. As far as the cutout thing...I got a electric one from QTP and I love it ...the cutout is to loud to run all the time but its nice every once in a while and it does give a nice heathly dose of power. I do have the heads and cam and all the rest of the stuff everyone else wants you to get...12 bolt? thats 2000 you don't need to spend for a while. Work from what I mentioned...again this is MPO. I have known alot of people who have been down this road...You will be happy no matter what you do...But don't go out spending that 2000 all on one thing like the 12 bolt... there isn't a point...You have no boost and you aren't making near the amount of power you need to be to break it...If you had a M6 things might be different but thats not the case...Good luck
Seth
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1998 Firebird Formula
Mods? I think it would be easyer for me just to list the things that aren't changed in the car.
I own you
Seth
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1998 Firebird Formula
Mods? I think it would be easyer for me just to list the things that aren't changed in the car.
I own you
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Posts: 1,122
From: Memphis, TN, USA
My car can use some Sub-Frame Connectors.
Oh wait ... you meant to help spend money on mods for your car.
Yeah.. another vote for sub frame connectors and a strut tower brace. You need to strengthen the chassis to help hold all that power.
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2001 TransAm WS6, M6 3.42
HPP, TBB, 160* t-stat, MTI Lid, Holley PowerShot, Flowmaster 80, Port/Polish MAF, !CAGS
www.BlackWS6.com
2001 Z28
-- R.I.P. - 06/25/02
Oh wait ... you meant to help spend money on mods for your car.
Yeah.. another vote for sub frame connectors and a strut tower brace. You need to strengthen the chassis to help hold all that power.
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2001 TransAm WS6, M6 3.42
HPP, TBB, 160* t-stat, MTI Lid, Holley PowerShot, Flowmaster 80, Port/Polish MAF, !CAGS
www.BlackWS6.com
2001 Z28
-- R.I.P. - 06/25/02
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CobraKilla:
Get FLPs they are the best header on the market for the LS1. They have a nice ceramic coating as well.
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Get FLPs they are the best header on the market for the LS1. They have a nice ceramic coating as well.
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Posts: 174
From: California
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CPFarhood:
Don't waste your money on FLPs unless you live in an emissions testing state. For 1/2 the money the hookers are money much more well spent. Also i've heard MANY of complaints about FLPs hitting the floor.</font>
Don't waste your money on FLPs unless you live in an emissions testing state. For 1/2 the money the hookers are money much more well spent. Also i've heard MANY of complaints about FLPs hitting the floor.</font>
My friend has FLPs and sportlines and SFCs...He has to be careful on speedbumps but they dont hit the ground and all during normal driving...
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97 LT1 6spd TA Silver
98 LS1 6spd TA...Mystic teal
Mods-
Moser 12-bolt 33spline axles, larger wheels studs, Auburn Posi, and 3.73s
Kenny Brown Double Diamonds
Global West Lower Control Arms
Global West Panhard rod
McLeod Twin Disk Cluth w/ Adjustable Master Cylinder
Flowmaster Muffler
Cutout
92 CAMARO Z28 HERITAGE PACKAGE- T56 TRANS, CAM, COMPUTER, FRESH PAINT (RED WITH BLACK STRIPES)FOR SALE!!!