Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Adding new mods next month

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-25-2008, 07:38 PM
  #1  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Swift_01_z-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Adding new mods next month

I am going to be putting some pacesetter lts, the pacesetter ory, a hooker max flow muffler and have a custom 3" cb built. I am also going to add some msd wires and some ngk plugs and get the car tuned by boost performance. Oh yeah, I am also getting a smooth bellow and getting some mt e/t streets. These are the last mods I am going to get to add for a while, seeing as how my girl is ready to get a house and start a family and such, so I am just wondering what I could expect to gain from these mods and if they are going to be able to keep me satisfied for a while. This car is already bad *** in my eyes and I am hoping that these will be enough, at least for now. The price for all of this is around 1200 dollars so I am just wanting to make sure its worth it.
Old 10-25-2008, 08:41 PM
  #2  
12 Second Club
iTrader: (12)
 
twitchtwice's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 2,612
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

full exhaust and a tune is probably like 30 depending on tuner id say. especially since you already have the ls6
Old 10-25-2008, 08:45 PM
  #3  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (5)
 
conan's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Back in the Burg
Posts: 6,492
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts

Default

Sounds good... Save your money and pass on the bellows. use it for a "ram air" http://fasttoys.net/shop/index.php?cPath=84_24_27_42

Last edited by conan; 10-25-2008 at 09:02 PM. Reason: add link
Old 10-25-2008, 08:46 PM
  #4  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
lemons12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winchester, TN
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Swift_01_z-28
I am going to be putting some pacesetter lts, the pacesetter ory, a hooker max flow muffler and have a custom 3" cb built. I am also going to add some msd wires and some ngk plugs and get the car tuned by boost performance. Oh yeah, I am also getting a smooth bellow and getting some mt e/t streets. These are the last mods I am going to get to add for a while, seeing as how my girl is ready to get a house and start a family and such, so I am just wondering what I could expect to gain from these mods and if they are going to be able to keep me satisfied for a while. This car is already bad *** in my eyes and I am hoping that these will be enough, at least for now. The price for all of this is around 1200 dollars so I am just wanting to make sure its worth it.
30ish is about right with a good tune... i would put some 373s in there also.... that should fuel you for a while, especially since you think it is already bad ***... but that could also start the mod bug...
Old 10-25-2008, 08:47 PM
  #5  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
lemons12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winchester, TN
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by conan
Sounds good... Save your money and pass on the bellows. use it for a "ram air"
+1.. smooth bellow waste of money... if you think it helps, do the fernco mod..
Old 10-25-2008, 08:53 PM
  #6  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Swift_01_z-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What is a fernco mod? I am wanting to do the smooth bellows cuz my stock pipe has creases and bends in it and I know that the smooth bellow is going to flow better even if not that much hp gain.
Old 10-25-2008, 08:58 PM
  #7  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
lemons12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winchester, TN
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Swift_01_z-28
What is a fernco mod? I am wanting to do the smooth bellows cuz my stock pipe has creases and bends in it and I know that the smooth bellow is going to flow better even if not that much hp gain.
fernco mod.. go to a local plumbing/hardware store.. they have little rubber things called ferncos.. dont know what they are used for.. i think its the 3 1/4 inch one people use... then do a little modification to it and put it on..

its about 4 dollars compared to SLPs 60 dollars.. does the same thing...

but again.. its a waste of time/money.. there are people with 4..5...600rwhp running the stock bellows.. all of ours has the creases and bends in it.. save your money.. it could be used elsewhere.. put it towards gears.. the difference between gears and a bellow......... hmmmmmm, you would **** your pants over the difference..
Old 10-25-2008, 08:58 PM
  #8  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (5)
 
conan's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Back in the Burg
Posts: 6,492
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts

Default

You could buy a blower... my stock bellows turns into a "smooth bellow" at WOT
Old 10-25-2008, 09:01 PM
  #9  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
lemons12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winchester, TN
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

honestly, i wouldnt even do the fernco, will crack your lid......


to tell you the truth, that smooth bellow **** is all BS.. its a look good mod..
Old 10-25-2008, 09:04 PM
  #10  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Swift_01_z-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Aight you convinced me. BTW, I know the difference between some gears and a smooth bellow. My friend has 3.73s in his SS and that thing is pretty sick.
Old 10-25-2008, 09:10 PM
  #11  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
lemons12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winchester, TN
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

man, if you want best bang for your buck... id do...



longtubes and a ypipe.. keep the same exhaust you have, but put a cut out on it... 373s... and a tune.. you will be more than happy!
Old 10-25-2008, 09:19 PM
  #12  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Swift_01_z-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I already have a cutout, I just want something that sounds different, and the hooker doesn't rasp. I think I'm gonna keep the same gears though, kinda like my gas mileage the way it is.
Old 10-25-2008, 09:27 PM
  #13  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
lemons12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winchester, TN
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Swift_01_z-28
I already have a cutout, I just want something that sounds different, and the hooker doesn't rasp. I think I'm gonna keep the same gears though, kinda like my gas mileage the way it is.
well do you do more highway driving or more city driving......


1. more stop and go, under 50 mph...
2. straight shots, above 50 mph..
Old 10-25-2008, 09:31 PM
  #14  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Swift_01_z-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

More stop and go driving. It's my daily driver. We do like to go places out of town alot though, so if the 3.73 isn't really going to hurt my day to day, I would do that no doubt. Could you tell me where to get some, if that's the case.
Old 10-25-2008, 09:42 PM
  #15  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
lemons12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winchester, TN
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Swift_01_z-28
More stop and go driving. It's my daily driver. We do like to go places out of town alot though, so if the 3.73 isn't really going to hurt my day to day, I would do that no doubt. Could you tell me where to get some, if that's the case.
you will get better gas mileage with the 3.73s around town than with the other gears... and worse gas mileage on the highway... but in all honesty man, it would be well worth the pick up it will give you in speed..


i bought mine used..... but they constantly have them in the F/S section.. you can get new or used... people sell ones that are still brand new in the box for 20-30 bucks cheaper than a store...

if you have stock 3.23 gears, you need series 3 carrier..
if you have stock 2.73 gears, you need series 2 carrier..

thats what id do..
Old 10-25-2008, 09:49 PM
  #16  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Swift_01_z-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The for sale section? I will check that out. Thnx
Old 10-25-2008, 09:58 PM
  #17  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
lemons12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winchester, TN
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Swift_01_z-28
The for sale section? I will check that out. Thnx
Yep!

https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts-sale-45/

check this too.. your in Tx. so......

https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-classifieds-141/
Old 10-25-2008, 11:52 PM
  #18  
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Swift_01_z-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanx for takin the time to help me out. I appreciate it.
Old 10-26-2008, 12:01 AM
  #19  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (71)
 
lemons12's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winchester, TN
Posts: 11,088
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Swift_01_z-28
Thanx for takin the time to help me out. I appreciate it.
no problem man.. got any questions just ask, ill keep an eye on this thread... or you can just pm me, whatever.. hope you figure something out!

Evan




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:01 AM.