I have a 96 SS and i have slowly begun modding it. The biggest factor in my modding is that i still want a very reliable everyday driver, that will pass smog in CA

Therefore all ive done so far is the TB Bypass, 160 Stat, and K&N Filter.

Within the next few weeks im ordering an SLP Clutch, and taking it to a shop for installation, but then i want to start modding my car.

Ive thought about...

-1.6 RR's with new springs
-SLP equal length headers for dual cat cars (i know these suck compared to all the smog illegal headers that are out there, but i want to still have a street legal car)
-4.11 rear end
-PCM 4 Less tuning
-LT4 KM
-Hot Cam (although i seriously doubt i would ever do this)

Are there any good mods out there that im not thinking of?


Thanks,
Greg

 

Headers.
Definetly headers.

 

from what i have been told, any type of header is going to make it rough on inspection in Cali.

i would do some tuning, gear, CAI, catback for starters and go from there

that is a good cluch choice too

 

you have the CAI, go with a cat back next

 

Roller rockers and springs are a good inexpensive mod. They made a surprising difference on my car.
Those SLP headers don't look that great. Do they give a worthwhile hp increase?
I would add subframe connectors, a Pro 5.0 shifter, !CAGS and a shift light to your list.

 

i would personally go with a set of neons, then altezzas, a aluminum wing. Hmm, maybe a single wiper conversion, and aluminum siding as ground effects.













Just kiddin, get a catback

 

I think he just has the filter... if thats the case get a CAI.

 

thanks for the help guys

I already have CAI because my SS has a functional Ram Air
I also have the SLP 2OTL Cat back, and a shift light

What is !CAGS

 

Skip shift elimination for cars with a M6.

 

Headers, cutout, and NX.

 

i would do the gears but not 4:11's maybe some 3:73's.....
and do the headers and then the tune. dont go internal.. i regret doing it sometimes, unless it is done right.. but you never know!
good luck

 

i thought that the stock rear gears were 3.73's, i may be wrong though

anyway the reason why i am going to put 4.11's in is because my buddy is going to sell me his entire rear end assembled with 4.11's for $400 because he's moving up to a ford 9"

 

no, mine are 3:42's code GU6.... expect your RPM's to rise tons when on the hwy with those 4:11's. That makes me wonder... having your RPM's up so high during driving, wouldn't that raise the temperature of your car causing it to run hot more often?

 

the rpms will definitely rise a bit, but i hardly ever get into 6th gear as it is, so im not really worried.

I usually cruise on the freeway at about 85. In 5th thats just over 2K rpm, and in 6th it would be about 1700 rpm.

As far as engine temp i suppose it would go up, but i plan on using a higher transmission gear, so it should just about even out.

I mostly want the rear end for the acceleration advantage off the line due to higher torque

 

1st order of business a set of Long Tubes