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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 11:25 PM
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Next mod?

So what does everyone think my next mod should be. It will be reasonably priced (no more than $400-500ish) I am definately thinking about a SSRA. Also thinkin about new brakes and rotors. How much does it cost to set up an intake through the hood if I was to get an ss hood? Maybe headers and new y pipe or true dual exhaust dumping before the axle. Throttle body or new MAF sensor. <--heard this was a worthless mod. Anyway, open to ideas. Would like to get involved with cams and lifters but I think that would end up being too much of a headache. All suggestions welcome...thanks.
Old Sep 7, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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pacesetter LT headers with Y-pipe
Old Sep 8, 2003 | 02:28 AM
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Are you into nitrous? You could probably get a small setup for that amount of money.
Old Sep 8, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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perventive maintence? Your car is now 5 years old.. wouldn't hurt to take a look over everything.. check various suspension joints, bushings, endlinks, etc to see if they are holding up right.. if you are still on stock shocks, I bet they are pretty much dead by now.. If you have an auburn, check how thats holding up... if you haven't looked at the brakes for a while, nows a good time to check..
Old Sep 8, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^That would be the responsable thing to do but what fun is that?
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 02:33 PM
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4.10 gears. That will be a nice SOTP kick for your M6. Otherwise I would say the SSRA is a good choice. I have one and love it. SSRA and a pair of Nitto 555r Drag Ragials or the 4.10 gears with speedo correction.

Those would be my votes.
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 06:00 PM
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Headers. They seem like the next LOGICAL step considering what you have on it already. Take your time; build it up the right way. Credence also to the reply about checking suspension. SFC's wouldn't be a bad idea given the age of your Camaro.

Have fun... stay safe

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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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Headers
NOS is too expensive to do it right You can seriously mess up your engine if you do it wrong and you'd be out of a car!
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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have to go w/ the LTs n Y
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 11:30 PM
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What do SFCs do? Do they just add support and minimize vibration? Should I get headers or a TC?

Just ordered the SSRA.

What kind of intake could I get? I am eventually going to be purchasing a SS hood. I have asked the ? before but know one ever answers. Anyone out there know?

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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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Originally posted by coogsLS1
What do SFCs do? Do they just add support and minimize vibration? Should I get headers or a TC?



SFC tightens the frame. you'll corner better and it should help eliminate/prevent vibrations.

I thought you had a M6 manual? if you have an A4 automatic then no question you should get a torque converter before anything else. Knocks a full half second off the 1/4 mile time, kills all the dead spots and will give you the ability to pull off 1.6 60' times (hence how A4's beat equally modded M6's at the track).

If you do have the M6 manual then get yourself some 4.10 gears. After that I highly suggest the LT headers.



Just ordered the SSRA.



Very good choice. Ram air rocks and I love mine.



What kind of intake could I get? I am eventually going to be purchasing a SS hood. I have asked the ? before but know one ever answers. Anyone out there know?



If you are talking about air intake then you all ready have it ordered. SSRA is better then the SS hood so just leave the SSRA in place and have the hood for looks.

If you are talking about upgrading your ls1 intake then I suggest the ls6. It'll run $500 or so and you may need to pay someone to install it. Should gain 10 RWHP and it'll compliment any future head/cam work. But I would get headers first.

Hope this helps

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Old Sep 10, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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SFC's add rigidity to the frame and reduce body flex caused by the eingine's high torque. They are believed to help reduce the inevitable rattles caused by the accumulation of body flex over time that these cars incur due to their strong motors.

There are a handful of different types of SFC's: tubular, boxed, DD. And there is debate over which is better, the bolt-in kind or the weld-in kind. How dramatic a SFC you need seems to depend on a couple of factors: your driving style (mild-to-wild); and how much torque & hp your motor produces.

Daryl

PS- threads have been run on this very same issue. Suggest you do a "search" and get some info to make your own decision so it suits you best.
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