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best performance mods

Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Cool best performance mods

i have a 1995 camaro z-28 lt1 with a brand new engine and i am trying to decide what to modify to give it a little extra jump. I really am satisfied with the power it has i just want to set it apart from the other stock z-28 without getting really radical. I would like some ideas of the easiest mods for a little extra power. It has the six speed manual tranny

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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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a4 or m6?
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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m6 sorry
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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CAI, suspension mods, exhaust, headers, 1.6rr. How fast and how much money?
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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CAI, catback, headers. That will make a big difference.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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cold air intake, better breathing catback, longtube headers,if emissions permit, if not then some shorties or midlength headers, and a mail order computer tune.
Old Nov 4, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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3.90 or 4.10 gears first since they'll be a huge change in how the car feels driving around. Then catback and headers. Cai after that. Then i'd leave it alone rather than go internal engine mods unless you're more serious about speed. After that imo if you really wanna go fast go for a 9" rear and a good set of slicks and a clutch if you plan to really upgrade the engine.
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Budget

Throw me the max you would spend on it for this year till the next and ill give you detail what my car did on dyno with mods..
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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i would not have a problem putting 1500 or so in it i just don't want to waste my money on stuff that does not do much.
Old Nov 5, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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CAI, Catback, 4.10s, 1.6RRs. The 4.10s were a real nice SOTP difference. Need the skip shift eliminator too.
Old Nov 6, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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install yourself

Are you going to install yourself or have someone do work... If install your self get headers hooker long tubes 1.6 rockers and a borla catback or loudmouth.... also get your throttle body at 52mm. Back in 2004 I dunoed 290 328torque withh hpp march pullies borlacatback and holley 52mm tb. after i out headears and tune 310 338 and now with 1.6 and new opti dont know yet
Old Nov 6, 2008 | 05:55 AM
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headers are great!

4:10s I can't say from experience but soon I have all the parts!
Old Nov 6, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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4.10 gears, tires and exhaust.

CAI, 52mm TB will also improve throttle response.

LCA and SFC will improve your launch and handling overall.
Old Nov 6, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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Long tube headers have seen 20whp gained. Cant go wrong with a cold air intake, and exhaust. Also some 4.10's if you want, but if you get the 4.10's your gonna need some lower control arms and drag radials if you want to hook up consistently. (or just master not spinning).
Old Nov 6, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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Don't waste money on an aftermarket TB. The stock one is good for over 400hp.

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