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Mods, what to get, what not to get???

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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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Mods, what to get, what not to get???

Hey, out of this list of mods, what should I replace or get to increase HP on an lt1 engine? How much HP would I get? theres so many, I have a limited amount of money

Subframe Connectors
Strut Tower Brace
Springs
Shocks
Sway Bar
Panhard Rod
Torque Arm
Tunnel Brace
Lower Control Arms
Front Upper A-Arm
Front Lower A-Arm
Throttle Body
Mass Air Flow
Roller Rockers
Cold Air Intake
Valve Covers
Heads
Air Inlet Elbow
Ignition coil
Ignition Box
Ignition Wires
Electric Water Pump
UnderDrive Pulleys
Timing Chain
Performance Clutch
Front C5 Brake Upgrade
Rear C5 Brake Upgrade
Driveshaft
12bolt Rear End
3.73 Gears
LT4 Knock Module
Short Throw Shifter

255gph Fuel Pump
Old Jun 30, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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Re: Mods, what to get, what not to get???

Why dont you start with Subframe Connectors, Long tubes w/ duals or ypipe, and a cold air cold air intake.
Old Jun 30, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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well half that is driving mods you cant get hp out of subframe connectors.
So in my opinion you should get a cold air and heads the water pump maybe but if your distributor has not gone out yet dont get the pump becaues when the distributor goes out the pump seal breaks so wait.
Old Jun 30, 2005 | 09:05 PM
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nick i am going to a chat room its 8:05 here ill be back in the chat at 8:20 so be there so i dont have to keep sendin post k
Old Jun 30, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Re: Mods, what to get, what not to get???

Originally Posted by slicknick
Hey, out of this list of mods, what should I replace or get to increase HP on an lt1 engine? How much HP would I get? theres so many, I have a limited amount of money

Subframe Connectors
Strut Tower Brace
Springs
Shocks
Sway Bar
Panhard Rod
Torque Arm
Tunnel Brace
Lower Control Arms
Front Upper A-Arm
Front Lower A-Arm
Throttle Body
Mass Air Flow
Roller Rockers
Cold Air Intake
Valve Covers
Heads
Air Inlet Elbow
Ignition coil
Ignition Box
Ignition Wires
Electric Water Pump
UnderDrive Pulleys
Timing Chain
Performance Clutch
Front C5 Brake Upgrade
Rear C5 Brake Upgrade
Driveshaft
12bolt Rear End
3.73 Gears
LT4 Knock Module
Short Throw Shifter

255gph Fuel Pump
Well this is too easy....you don't need...the Mass Air Flow, Valve Covers, Heads(because you can have the stock ones ported and get great results), Ignition coil and box, timing chain, TB, rear C5 brake upgrade, and a few others. Instead starrt with Long tube headers, good catback or true duals. A cam swap could be high on the list if you wanna make alot more power.
Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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Re: Mods, what to get, what not to get???

I'll tell ya what to stay away from: shocks (unless your car needs them), sway bar, panhard rod, torque arm, tunnel brace, any kind of arm, throttle body, MAF, valve covers, ignition box(?) and coil, under drive pulleys, timing chain... Well, obviously you don't know what you're talking about. Spend a few months on the board (LT1 Tech) and read up on things and you'll soon learn. Here's what I did: CAI, longtubes, full exhaust, MSD ignition box, and OTVC wires.
Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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I drive a 96 Lt1 look at my mods list. I run 12.90's forget all the suspension stuff untill you want to dip in the low 12's and below.
Old Jun 30, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Re: Mods, what to get, what not to get???

Save your money and when you get about 5 grand saved up...

Build a 383 with ported heads and big cam. If you start modding now that is where youll end up eventually anyway. Good luck!
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