First question:
I just installed the Lingenfelter Supertube CAI. The directions told me to bolt the plastic piece underneath it all back up. It seems if I took that out it might get more air to it, but I wasn't sure if there was some vacuum under there or something, and that they might actually know what they are talking about. Should I leave the plastic there or take it out?

Second:
How much should it cost to have a shop install longtube headers these days?

 

That plastic peice keeps you from sucking up water and other crap that's all around there, and if you hit a deep puddle or something that could cause problems. But if it doesn't rain much around you then it wouldn't be a problem leaving it off I don't think.

 

just curious, what mods do you have done?

 

I was wondering the same thing when I saw him post on another thread, lets get that sig updated with some mods.

I left my slash panel on just as a precaution. Otherwise you might want to make a homemade ram-air vent or something.

-Dustin-

 

I'm guessing, CAI, headers, and a catback. Maybe 1.6 rr's

 

I made a home made ram air vent out of some metal flashing........was really pretty easy....well here is the link of a write up someone did of it that I followed somewhat when I did mine. http://www.charm.net/~mchaney/ramair/ramair.htm

As far as headers......I would try and do em yourself......if not you are probably looking at 500 plus dollars at a shop.

 

Alright, I'll update the sig. My mods are:

80 Series Flowmaster Muffler
Hypertech Programming
Lingenfelter CAI
TPI Air Foil

Not really modded much yet, but it's a start. Next on the list is headers, that's why I'm asking. I don't think I'm really ready to tackle a project such as header installation since that one can be pretty tough from what I've heard, plus I can't have my car down for too long with work, college, etc. When I do get headers put on, I'll also get the CAT taken off. After that, I'll probably get the LT4 Hot Cam Kit installed. Lots of stuff to do, but it'll come.

If you guys think I should do something else before headers, lemme know. From what I've read, it seems to be the mod with the most HP gain for the money.

 

Im confused as to why we are guessing at what other people have done to their cars. This isnt a game show.

 

Mark your link isn't working

 

I was a bit worried about doing the headers myself, but I was glad when I did. All you need is some friends who know what they are doing and jack/jackstands and some tools. It took us a few days with me having to stop and go to work each day. Its a good experience I think, try it yourself. And find someone who can weld it up for you.

-Dustin-

 

whoops.....I shoulda checked it.........thanks for letting me know.
Link fixed.

 

Back To The Concern On The Black Plastic Piece Cover Under The
Car...

About 2 Months Ago I Posted What Happened...
Anyways...i Cut A 12 X 6" On That Black Piece Right Underneath The
Filter And Left The Plastic Piece Intact And Just Bent It Down...so
It Was Raining Hard And I Hit A Small Puddle (looked Small But Was About 2' Deep After I Hit It And Turned Into A River) And My Car Stopped...didnt Know Why...blabla...next Day Removed Intake Elbow And Water Poured Out...removed Throttle Body Elbow And The "silencer" Was Full Along With The Elbow And The Throttle Body Drained Out Water And The Maf Dripped Also.....i Hydrolocked My Car....luckily Thanks To All The Great People On This Site I Was Advised On What To Do So It Went To A Shop And Removed The Plugs And Manually Turned Over And She Was Alive But I Have Heard Worst.....i Have Felt Any Real Extra Power....nope....and Its Not Worth It...at Least Where I Live...

 

For someone that hasnt installed headers on a Lt1 before it could be a real pain in the a$$...and 96/97 are even more of one...Id say somwhere in the area of $300-500 bucks

 

Well I never had installed Headers ever in my life. My other friend installed them in a huge 86 Chevy truck bay, and the other had moderate mods on his V6. It wasnt too bad, just follow the steps of a well written install and make sure you have all the right tools and parts to begin with. That slowed me down a day, getting the right tool. Its of course up to the poster if he thinks he wants to tackle it, but I was intimidated, altough now when after it was all said and done it was real easy. Funny part was the local exhaust shop wouldnt even touch it, since he heard it took forever to get them in LT1's. Guess he isnt all that great of an "muffler man"

-Dustin-

 

The guy asked a question so I guessed. Whats the problem? And if it was a gameshow, I would win.