patriot cam and heads, headers. CHP did that and made 507fwhp.

 

I'd go with:
- 3.73s
- longtubes (hooker or pacesetter, seems to be the favs of the members who actually know)
- catback (I like GMMG, but get one you think sounds good)
- subfame connectors
- torqe converter (the 3200 already quoted sounds about right)
- possibly a bigger rear sway bar (~21mm)
- port the T/B

Not sure how much the above mods would cost total ($2K maybe?). Power gained wouldn't be huge, but combined with the gears and a higher stall, would definitely feel quicker. Things like subframes and sway bars can make your car handle a little better, and make it more fun to drive. IMO, this would be a good first round of mods, and then maybe in the future you could throw in a cam and port the heads when you have some spending $ again.

 

You have to remember about install prices as well. I had my:springs,cat back,gears,panhard bar,lca,struts,strut plates installed for $1800!

 

Heads cam and whatevers left over put to exhaust. See if you can find some buddies who have mechanical experience and try and do it yourself. It's not actually that hard with the right tools.

 

ouch, $1800 for install, woulda costed next to nothin doin it yourself..gears I woulda taken somewhere, but the rest isnt that bad.

 

Ya im an idiot with no car friends. Im gonna need anything internal installed so I dont mess my car up.

 

Whyle we're on the subject of install prices. How much do you think it would be to install a set of LT's and Catted-Y? Is it such a sin on my part to have someone install the headers for me, when I can very well do it myself, But I don't have that kind of patience. ??

 

I have been quoted $425 to install LT and y-pipe, not from the same co that did the other stuff(Tildon SUCKS ).

 

I actually just got off the phone w/ a shop back home and he said that he coudn't give me a quote due to "unpredictability" of the work. But the hourly labor would be $90/hr. I'm figuring 5-8hr install. It's a reputable shop-he races Camaro's and has a 98 SS.

 

Check on local sections of LS1 boards. You should be able to find someone who'll install them out of their garage for much less.

 

Is it 100% bone stock? If so, I would go lid, headers, cam, stall, tune, and a catback if you have anything leftover. With that and sticky rubber, I wouldn't be suprised to see strong 12s all day

 

you should get a cam and valvetrain parts, springs, rocker arms, pushrods, etc. and a stall. I have friend with a 02 ls1 putting down 395/393 with just a cam and headers.. also get some long tubes and a stall converter. all that stuff would be right around 2500 dollars depending on what brands you get but you will definitely need good tuning for the cam to get those numbers.