94 V6 Firebird
08-26-2002, 03:45 PM
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94 V6 Firebird
I wanted to start doing a little work to my car, and am pretty new to this. I have about $500 to work with. I want to make my car sound louder, not like those stupid civics, but a better quality sound, and wanted to add some horsepower. Does anyone have any suggestions on what i can have done to my car? I wouldnt have to pay any labor to have someone install everything, I'd only have to pay for what I'd be having put in.
08-26-2002, 04:04 PM
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Hmm... I am not the best with exhaust, but I know no exhaust sounds pretty mean 
COurse it really really loud.
I have heard a stock Catback exhasut system off a v8 firebird or camaro sounds pretty mean with a 3.4L.
As for some easy bolt ons, put in some sort of Cold air intake, and some routine maintenace on the car should keep it going good.
Personally, I thought the sway bars and Strut tower brace was one of my best mods, doesn't give the car any more power, but makes it more fun to take corners fast.
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1994 Medium Quaser Blue Camaro 3.4L V6 w/ 5-speed
Stock blocked, boltons only.
15.696@86.22 with a 2.214 60'!
Best R/T .507 Best 60' 2.078
Father's Stock 2000 Navy Blue Camaro 3.8L V6 w/ 5-speed
15.875@88.25 With wheel spin in 1st
3.4L F-body where 15s are fast....
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COurse it really really loud.I have heard a stock Catback exhasut system off a v8 firebird or camaro sounds pretty mean with a 3.4L.
As for some easy bolt ons, put in some sort of Cold air intake, and some routine maintenace on the car should keep it going good.
Personally, I thought the sway bars and Strut tower brace was one of my best mods, doesn't give the car any more power, but makes it more fun to take corners fast.
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-Eric
1994 Medium Quaser Blue Camaro 3.4L V6 w/ 5-speed
Stock blocked, boltons only.
15.696@86.22 with a 2.214 60'!
Best R/T .507 Best 60' 2.078
Father's Stock 2000 Navy Blue Camaro 3.8L V6 w/ 5-speed
15.875@88.25 With wheel spin in 1st
3.4L F-body where 15s are fast....
www.fbodyv6.com
www.firebirdv6.com
www.camaroz28.com
AIM: MustangEater82
08-26-2002, 04:21 PM
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hey welcome to the board!! Yeah , start with the cold air intake , they have Slp cold air intake and moroso .You can get the moroso cold air intake (CAI) for 189.00$$ at WWW.summitracing.com , but I dont know too much about the SLP CAI . Then after you get the exhaust , Go for a decent exhaust. If price is no problem for you then I would recommend Borla exhaust , It cost around 500 dollars and its quality is really good (stainless steal). There is also Flowmaster exhaust, Dynomax , loudmouth exhaust , and a couple others , those also sound good too
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94 3.4L Camaro A4
Performance Mods: Rksport Headers , Borla Exhaust , Moroso CAI .
Appearance Mods: Zroc Big block (stinger) hood , RS 3 piece spoiler.
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94 3.4L Camaro A4
Performance Mods: Rksport Headers , Borla Exhaust , Moroso CAI .
Appearance Mods: Zroc Big block (stinger) hood , RS 3 piece spoiler.
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08-26-2002, 04:47 PM
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MustangEater, Which strut tower brace did you get? I was looking at the one that BMR has for $90. Whats the difference of that one and the Chrome Moly?
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99 Black 3800 II
KN Filter
SLP Ram Air Induction
Flowmaster 80 Series
3 1/2" Chrome Tips
Home-made Whipser Lid
Replace Cat w/ X-pipe
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08-26-2002, 09:30 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Joshs99BlackBeauty:
MustangEater, Which strut tower brace did you get? I was looking at the one that BMR has for $90. Whats the difference of that one and the Chrome Moly?
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MustangEater, Which strut tower brace did you get? I was looking at the one that BMR has for $90. Whats the difference of that one and the Chrome Moly?
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08-26-2002, 11:50 PM
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My suggestion for the exhaust would be the Edelbrock Performer RPM Catback. It's cheaper than the Borla or B&B because it's aluminized steel, yet sounds just as good.
I was showing it off for my new roommate last night, I revved it and set off two car alarms.
By the way, welcome to the board.
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1994 Black Firebird 3.4L
Mods include:"Ghetto Master" K&N FIPK, Crane 8MM Plug Wires and Accel Coil Packs, ASP Underdrive Pulleys, SLP Take-off Shocks and Struts, Edelbrock Performer RPM Catback, Catco Hi-flo Cat, 1 pc. steel DS, built GM 4L60E transmission.
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I was showing it off for my new roommate last night, I revved it and set off two car alarms.
By the way, welcome to the board.
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1994 Black Firebird 3.4L
Mods include:"Ghetto Master" K&N FIPK, Crane 8MM Plug Wires and Accel Coil Packs, ASP Underdrive Pulleys, SLP Take-off Shocks and Struts, Edelbrock Performer RPM Catback, Catco Hi-flo Cat, 1 pc. steel DS, built GM 4L60E transmission.
Founder of the Free Aqua M&M's Society
Track Times (only FIPK).
E/T: 17.209
MPH: 77.326
Proudly posted!
08-27-2002, 11:35 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by FirebirdGirl94:
I wanted to start doing a little work to my car, and am pretty new to this. I have about $500 to work with. I want to make my car sound louder, not like those stupid civics, but a better quality sound, and wanted to add some horsepower. Does anyone have any suggestions on what i can have done to my car? I wouldnt have to pay any labor to have someone install everything, I'd only have to pay for what I'd be having put in. </font>
I wanted to start doing a little work to my car, and am pretty new to this. I have about $500 to work with. I want to make my car sound louder, not like those stupid civics, but a better quality sound, and wanted to add some horsepower. Does anyone have any suggestions on what i can have done to my car? I wouldnt have to pay any labor to have someone install everything, I'd only have to pay for what I'd be having put in. </font>
My ex is from there....
Anyways the 3.4L you won't be able to do much with performance wise with only 500. I would get a 1999+ Trans Am take off mufler and tips..that will give you duals and sound better. I would spend the rest of the money on stereo, better wheels..if you have the ones like mine..and appearence.
08-27-2002, 11:47 AM
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Thanks... Ive been looking up some things and Ive heard a lot of good stuff about SLP Loudmouth exhaust, I guess Im kinda considering that. Is there anything I should do before I put that in, like a cold air intake or anything else, if I havent done any kind of modifications yet?
08-27-2002, 11:51 AM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by fourthgen9534:
borla sounds too nasty for a v6 imo....get something like an edelbrock or flowmaster system. less than half the price, and sounds way better i think</font>
borla sounds too nasty for a v6 imo....get something like an edelbrock or flowmaster system. less than half the price, and sounds way better i think</font>
Actually my exhaust sounds awsome !!It sounds like a V8 ,I have gotten lots of compliments on it , But maybe thats because ive also got headers
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94 3.4L Camaro A4
Performance Mods: Rksport Headers , Borla Exhaust , Moroso CAI .
Appearance Mods: Zroc Big block (stinger) hood , RS 3 piece spoiler.
08-28-2002, 06:14 PM
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Why would you want to upgrade a 3.4? All this money towards no performance and you need brake work.
My opinion would be to sell that slow 4th gen and buy a nice 3rd gen - like mine
And what do you mean no labor costs? You can't do the work yourself.
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1985 Z28, Jasper Class 1 350, Edelbrock Performer intake, Dual snorkel air cleaner w/K&N, SLP 1 3/4", Catco cat, Hooker cat-back, built 700r4 w/ Darrell Young 2400 stall TC, Jet stage 2 chip, SSM subframes, Lakewood LCA's, Powertrax locker w/stock 3.23's, GM 17x9 ZR-1's with Nitto DR's
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My opinion would be to sell that slow 4th gen and buy a nice 3rd gen - like mine
And what do you mean no labor costs? You can't do the work yourself.
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1985 Z28, Jasper Class 1 350, Edelbrock Performer intake, Dual snorkel air cleaner w/K&N, SLP 1 3/4", Catco cat, Hooker cat-back, built 700r4 w/ Darrell Young 2400 stall TC, Jet stage 2 chip, SSM subframes, Lakewood LCA's, Powertrax locker w/stock 3.23's, GM 17x9 ZR-1's with Nitto DR's
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08-28-2002, 06:41 PM
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Heh...how much power does your 1985 Z have...left?
Actually...stock #'s aren't too impressive but you've modded it pretty good. Same thing goes for the 3.4...actually any car.
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-Nathan
1996 Camaro
3.8L Series II, SLP CAI, Catco cat, Taylor 8mm wires, LSD, 3.42 gears, Borla catback.
1995 Dodge Stealth R/T
Twin Turbo Intercooled 3.0L AWD M6,A'PEXi AVC-R boost control, HKS Blow-off valve, K&N FIPK, Denso Iridium plugs, 245/40/18 Kumho Supra, Borla Catback, Mobil 1 fluids.
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Actually...stock #'s aren't too impressive but you've modded it pretty good. Same thing goes for the 3.4...actually any car.
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-Nathan
1996 Camaro
3.8L Series II, SLP CAI, Catco cat, Taylor 8mm wires, LSD, 3.42 gears, Borla catback.
1995 Dodge Stealth R/T
Twin Turbo Intercooled 3.0L AWD M6,A'PEXi AVC-R boost control, HKS Blow-off valve, K&N FIPK, Denso Iridium plugs, 245/40/18 Kumho Supra, Borla Catback, Mobil 1 fluids.
*VVvvTTttFFff* TNC since 1981!
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08-28-2002, 07:37 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Marc 85Z28:
And what do you mean no labor costs? You can't do the work yourself.
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And what do you mean no labor costs? You can't do the work yourself.
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94 3.4L Camaro A4
Performance Mods: Rksport Headers , Borla Exhaust , Moroso CAI .
Appearance Mods: Zroc Big block (stinger) hood , RS 3 piece spoiler.