New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech - Just Bought a 1998 Trans Am

It's a 1998 Pontiac Trans Am. Under 55,000 miles. Clean Car Fax. Non-smoker, never wrecked. The car is very Clean. The car is Silver. Automatic. Mods are

2002 WS6 Hood
2002 WS6 Badges
Eibach pro kit
19" HP wheels,
Magnaflow cat back
Airbox lid.
Lower control arms
Panhard Bar

Here are a few pics

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Very nice! Any future mod plans?

Welcome aboard!

I'm gonna have right at $7800 to invest into some parts. I have been doing nothing but reading and researching on here about what to do. In the long run i have plans for a turbo, but im just wanting to get started. Here are a few things that i am in talks with Speed Inc about ordering. Is there anything else i need to look at or are some of the mods im looking at a waste of time and money ?

:BMR Extreme Torque Arms
:BMR Extreme Anti-Roll Bar
:BMR Extreme Control Arms
:BMR Extreme Strut Tower Brace
:BMR Control Arm Relocation Kit
:BMR Tubular K-Member with LS1 Motor Mounts
:BMR Boxed Sub-Frame Connectors
:BMR Drive Shaft Safety Loop
:HAL Qa1 Adjustable Front Shocks-Double Adjustable
:HAL Qa1 Adjustable Rear Shocks -Double Adjustable
:HAL Qa1 Front Springs
:HAL Qa1 Rear Springs
:Kooks 1 7/8" Longtube Headers - Stainless
:Kooks Magnaflow Y-Pipe
:ASP Crank & Alternator Pulley Set
:Fast LS1 Fuel Rail Kit
:Fast 90mm FAST LSX Intake Manifold
:Fast 90mm FAST LSX Throttlebody
:Yank 3600 Torque Converter
:Meziere electric water pump
:TNT Nitrous Force 1 Kit
:Comp Cam (Still deciding on specs)

That's a hella nice T/A, nice buy!

Looks great! Congrats man!!!

Hey nice buy buddy welcome to the club I have a 98 too.

Thanks Guys.

So what about the list ? Is that a good foundation to start from ?

I’m running a yank 4400 and its border line street... a 5600 is not going to be good for the street...

The lsx intake is not really needed... gain on a stock motor is not worth the money... ls6 intake is going to work better for you...

If you really are going to go turbo the intake is not really going to matter anyways... also that stall is not working to work well with an F/I car.

I would look into maybe a 3500/3600 stall with a high STR 2.5+ this will put you well into the 12's with nothing else done to the car. if this is going to be a track only car then hell yeah go with the 5600...
The 4l60e is a weak link in these cars... mine died at 325tq around 60k miles so keep that in the back of your mind "as a could happen any time"

I would also try to find some guys running the mods you want and see what you like… don’t waste your money on stuff you might later hate

your car is very clean...

Sorry about the mis-spelling. I meant a 3600 stall.

I am been thinking about maybe just getting good rods and pistons and doing a ati procharger. Not sure yet. Thats why im still reading :D

lol yeah 3600 is more like it... like I said a 3600 is going to be a monster vs. stock... tci vs. yank is something else your going to run in to... vig is also a good converter... I love my yank. You will read a lot of my trans broke because of a TCI or Yank converter… take these loosely

What gear does the car have? Does it have am Aluminum drive shaft?

Just don’t rush into things… I know it’s hard with money waiting to do something but you will be much better off waiting. Gather pros & cons then make a goal you want out the car. 11sec daily driver?

Don’t put money into something you don’t need… push the stock parts until you have to upgrade… this is something I think a lot of people do… ie BMR Extreme xxxx parts... start out small and see how the car responds

Is this your only car? Also get the car to the track and see what it can do before you start… also a professional dyno tune will do wonders for a stock car…

what you pay for that badboy

I guess my goal would be a Non-Nitrous 10 second daily driver

Beautiful car w/ a mean stance. How much did u pay for her?

Beautiful car w/ a mean stance. How much did u pay for her?


I got her for my 2000 Lightning and a check for $8,000

very nice ride. looks sharp.

welcome that car is fucking sick. CONGRATS!

Brad

Welcome to the crew, great looking car.

The LS1 is a great platform and you should really enjoy it. :drive:

were do you live? I want to come by and grab those rims in the middle of the night :D! nice buy dude, have fun with her