i know its been asked before but i havent been on here in a bit and i was wondering what i should do next. the car has 18k miles i know very low, doesnt get driving much only from now till fall on weekends only, but its that time i havent done a thing in a year lol,


i have the k&n ram air, 160tstat, loudmouth,
i was thinking RR/springs and a tune? or maybe throw a mild cam in her? i dont want to go crazy but i wouldnt throw out the idea of a mild head/cam package only problem is i never did a cam before idk how much that would cost if its over my head...
any suggestions ?

 

I dont know why you would want to do a h/c package now! Thats a nice winter project, i would stick to bolt ons, drive, and enjoy the car.

 

A nice set of MAC Mid headers, or Longtubes, and the 1.6 RR's. Both made a significant difference for me.

A Great 1.6 RR combo is:
Comp Pro Magnum Non Self Aligning
7/16" rocker studs
Hardened Pushrods
GMPP Hardened Guideplates
LT4 springs

Dan

 

That is a very nice set-up for a strictly bolt on car! But I wouldnt run those springs with nay aftermarket cam, except maybe the LT4 hotcam.

 

good ideas guys i was actually thinking mac mids last winter, how loud would that be with the loudmouth though lol, i guess i could always swap the resonator, as for that rr package how much would that run? and if i went that route i wouldnt really get into cam anyway not at least for awhile so that setup would be good for me, research research. here i come

 

oh and im not doing head cam now lol, way to nice out for car to be sitting, i would do that in the winter i just wanted some input thats all, i dont want to go to crazy with the new camaro coming out soon i have to see if i can sell my life to the devil to get one

 

Yes, I only recommend them for 1.6 RR's and the Hotcam. For those applications, they have about the best track record you'll ever find for durability.

Dan

 

I think the RR setup will be about $400 total. The MAC headers will be slightly louder, but it's the catback that makes the most difference. Myself, the LM is way to loud. I love my Hooker catback. If you go with the MACs, convert to a '94-'95 exhaust style header. They are true mids, the '96-'97 style are shorties. I think I got my MAC midlength headers coated by Jet-Hot for around $500 shipped a few years ago.

Dan

 

thanks for the info again,


how much should a rep. shop charge for the RR install i know a local mechanic who is very meticulous and he is a good friend so i just want to know ballpark so I would know if i should research doing it myself or not is worth it. thanks!