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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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just bought a 94 z28

had my 94 z28 for a couple weeks now wondering if you guys know and cheap upgrades i can do thinking about getting a new intake and exhaust and maybe a new chip
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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had my 94 z28 for a couple weeks now wondering if you guys know and cheap upgrades i can do thinking about getting a new intake and exhaust and maybe a new chip
There is no removable "chip" on the 94 PCM. A tune would be a good idea though and a mail order tune is the cheap avenue to do so. www.madz28.com or http://www.pcmforless.com/ are a couple of good tuners with a good rapport on here. A cold air intake and a catback exhaust are also very good beginner mods. Not sure what you classify as cheap, but the tune will run around 150 bucks, the catback can run anywhere from the 300-800 range depending what you go with, and the cold air intake can go as high as 200 bucks depending who you go with.
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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ya thats how much i thought it would be this guy told me to cut off the calatic converter and just run a striaght pipe
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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How many miles on it? Has everything on the engine and drivetrain been changed or checked? I'd start with replacement of all fluids (oil, tranny differential, coolant and brake fluid) and filters, PCV valve. Check the plugs and wires - it they don't look new, replace them. Check all vacuum hoses for cracks or leaks. Have the PCM scanned for codes.

Make sure you have a healthy foundation to build on. Then start the mod's.

Not a lot to be gained by deleting the cat.

Throttle body coolant bypass is less than $1 for a connector, and good for 6HP.
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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ya have to take the starter and eveything esle just to change the plus
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Not necessarily.
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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i was thinking about doing the headers and intake because i have none all is the black pipe but no system
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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i was thinking about doing the headers and intake because i have none all is the black pipe but no system
I'm a little confused by the wording, but are you saying that you have the intake tube but no airbox?
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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yep should i throw on a cold air intake

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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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You should put an air filter on it for sure...
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:04 PM
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what would be the best intake system
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:06 PM
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You should put an air filter on it for sure...

thats for sure, and i second the opinion that doing the proper routine matinence first is very important
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Yeah, you definitely want to get an air filter or something on there. Its hard to say what the best brand is in cold air intakes, it seems to be a matter of preference and they all perform pretty much the same. Check out some of the supporting vendors, you will find most of the parts that you are currently after.https://www.camaroz28.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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