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Old 07-11-2012, 08:56 PM
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So far i have lid,headers ORY, magnaflow catback, and cam kit, the cam is a 99-224/224-112 Thunder Racing Custom Camshaft - 224/224 .563/.563 112 LSA 1700-6600 RPM Power Band, I don't think the car was ever tuned because the rpm is still at 6000, so im thinking i should pick up some 373's and maybe some heads? what heads would go with this setup, also for a tune should i get gears before a tune or will they affect anything if i get them after a tune? thanks
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you can put the gears in before a tune just your speedo will be off.
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Originally Posted by trans_am_2000
So far i have lid,headers ORY, magnaflow catback, and cam kit, the cam is a 99-224/224-112 Thunder Racing Custom Camshaft - 224/224 .563/.563 112 LSA 1700-6600 RPM Power Band, I don't think the car was ever tuned because the rpm is still at 6000, so im thinking i should pick up some 373's and maybe some heads? what heads would go with this setup, also for a tune should i get gears before a tune or will they affect anything if i get them after a tune? thanks
An intake would be good. You can get used LS6 out of the classified for around $350 usually. You will definitely need a tune after moving to a different gear ratio.
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You definitely need 4.10 gears, a good clutch, and a good tune.
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LS6 intake, heads, gears, and tune after everything would be the direction I would go
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Fast 92/92 , stg 2 or 3 ls6 heads, 3:73 gears from motive.

after that, the bottle.
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Im not gonna go to the bottle haha, I don't like nitrous that much, I like all motor power
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do everything and get a tune
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is there any way to get my rev limiter up until i get a tune?
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Originally Posted by trans_am_2000
is there any way to get my rev limiter up until i get a tune?
checked your fuel filter yet?
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You would probably be disappointed with 3.73 gears it would be a pretty small change going from 3.42 to 3.73 gears. I'd go for 4.10's or higher, you could run 4.30's and still run less rpm in high gear than a A4 car with 3.23's. Also you need to decider if you ever plan to run drag radials, if so you'd be better off saving your money for a 9 inch than spending money on your 10 bolt, with a M6 I'd say you've got a 95% chance of breaking your 10bolt with sticky tires. If I were you I'd start with a LS6 intake and a tune, and then save for a 9 inch rear, adjustable torque arm, lower control arms, and panhard bar.
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I'd definitely start saving for a rear since your car is an m6. Heads would be nice but I'd rather have a cam only car with a built rear instead of a H/C car with a busted rear. Unless you can afford both, then do both.
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I definitly need gears lol, went to the track lastnight, 13.4 best time i ran at 110.34 mph, with a 2.26 60ft....I am guessing 4.10's are to much for my rearend and that i need to go 9 in before i can do anything
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Suspension mods, fat 315's D/R, or slicks for the track. Tune for sure.
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Originally Posted by NC98Z
checked your fuel filter yet?
nope, what am i checking for
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do this, http://shop.huronspeedproducts.com/F...rboSpecial.htm
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Originally Posted by djfury05
I'm more of a procharger kinda guy hahah, I had a 97 yukon gt supercharged and I just love the whine.




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