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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 03:39 AM
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What next!? Already have heads and cam...almost every other bolt on...

Just wondering what to do next!? I already have GTP Stg2 heads w/port matched intake mani,Hotcam Kit and pretty much every little bolt on known to man. So what next? I have about $600 right now I saved up. What do you guys think? I know nothings cheap...should I keep saving?
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 05:02 AM
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Re: What next!? Already have heads and cam...almost every other bolt on...

I know alot of people are afraid of it but its not that scary, use NOS. Get a little 100 shot like I am. You most likely will see 11's.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 06:49 AM
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bigger cam?
suspension?


without an exact list...it's hard to really give an exact answer
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 06:58 AM
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keep savin' for the big build!
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 07:00 AM
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Re: What next!? Already have heads and cam...almost every other bolt on...

Originally Posted by BlackBird97
Just wondering what to do next!? I already have GTP Stg2 heads w/port matched intake mani,Hotcam Kit and pretty much every little bolt on known to man. So what next? I have about $600 right now I saved up. What do you guys think? I know nothings cheap...should I keep saving?
When you say, "Every bolt-on known to man," are you talking strictly motor or the rest of the car like suspension/subframe, etc.? If you're referring to motor only, I would suggest investing in suspension mods. Make more effective use of the power that you DO have by keeping your tires planted. You can also shave an easy 60lbs. off the front of your car by swapping in tubular components. (K-member, LCA's, etc.)

As mentioned above NOS is also another "step" but if you're still running on the stock rearend I'd advise to focus attention on that FIRST because with the mods you already have your rearend is pretty much a ticking timebomb and adding NOS will just be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 08:52 AM
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I would start putting money towards a rear end. It's an insurance policy and will save you a lot of time and sweat in the end.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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With a current parts list we could more easily help you.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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Sorry guys, my bad!

- GM hotcam KIT
- GTP Stg 2 Heads
- Ported Intake Mani
- Holley AFPR
- Holley 52 mm TB
- New Opti
- MSD 6al w/ new coilpack
- JET HOT LT's
- No Cats
- SLP Exhaust
- FLP Electric Exhaust Cutout
- Walbro 255
- Racetronix 32lbs injectors
- Rear End Gurtle
- 3.73 Gears
- New Auburn Posi
- BMR panhard par
- BMR Lowering controll arms w/ relocation brackets
- BMR Boxed Subframes
- BMR Adjustable Torque Arm
- SLP Strut Tower Brace
- SLP Lvl2 springs
- Bilstien Shocks
- BMR Tunnel Brace
- 1le rear sway bar
- 1le Drive Shaft
- LT4 KM
- Speedinc Tune
- Manual Fan Switch
- Trans Go Shift Kit
- B&M trans cooler
- Vigalante 2800

And thats all I can think off the top of my head....If i can think of anything else I'll throw it on!
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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Bigger cam Get more out of your setup.. the times are lackluster
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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yeah, definately go BIG CAM - try a GM 847
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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Electric water Pump? Maybe a single plane conversion. I'm in the same boat and I'm trying to keep from going back into the motor for a cam swap.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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Electric water Pump? Maybe a single plane conversion. I'm in the same boat and I'm trying to keep from going back into the motor for a cam swap.
Yeah man I feel your pain, I would love to throw another cam in there, just I don't have the time to do it myself, and cost too much to have somebody else put it in . Plus I need another $300.00 Tune.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Yeah man I feel your pain, I would love to throw another cam in there, just I don't have the time to do it myself, and cost too much to have somebody else put it in . Plus I need another $300.00 Tune.
The E-WP is a good idea. As far as not having time to do another cam, you could do the next best thing and swap in some higher ratio roller rockers. Maybe some Scorpion 1.7's? That'll bump your lift up to around .550, which would have just about the same effect as swapping in a new cam.

Those two mods right there will probably give you another 30 FWHP.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Better springs, bigger cam, elec water pump, a real transmission (CPT), and a rear.
Old Feb 20, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Would there be any clearance problems with 1.7 Rockers? I have LT4 Composite valve covers...if that even makes a difference.



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