New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech - inexpensive modifications??

Hello everyone, Just want to introduce myself and get input from all of the experts. I have a 2002 SS M6 it has the SLP option from the factory. What are some inexpensive engine mods to improve drag times? Also what is the story on the skip shift? I see that SLP performance offers an over ride module is it worth the $31.00 plus shipping? Thanks to any and all of you that can help.

Hey, first of all welcome! The first thing you wanna do is all of the free mods and then see how you feel about the car and how much quicker you want it to be. Define inexpensive and we'll go from there. Everyone i know has the skip shift removed, its quite annoying. Not sure about the pricing, you might be able to get it from someone else cheaper, you will find alot of people who really do not like SLP, they are quite overpriced with most things. I would start with a lid and go from there, whisper or TSP. Good Luck

Go to Radio Shack and get your skip shift eliminator for $.50.

search will be your friend.

lid and it doesnt matter who....cutout also a VERY good choice...and port your tb....all that which would give u a pretty good boost....probably will cost you about 100 bucks

Lid
Cut out
Free Mods
Ported Throttlebody
Used LS6 intake
Gears
Drag Radials

do not descreen your maf...you will most likely regret it

Lid
Cut out
Free Mods
Ported Throttlebody
Used LS6 intake
Gears
Drag Radials

He already has an LS6 intake.

do not descreen your maf...you will most likely regret it


why - i've never seen a good thread that explains the pro's cons of this.

and yes i did do a search - and mostly got garbage.

ehh just dont do it...it doesnt do anything

Check your maf screen occasionally, i'll still find crap stuck in the screen. No screen meens that stuff goes into the engine...

if you have a filter you shouldn't get stuff in your maf screen. thats the point of a filter.

Even with the filter crap gets to the screen every now and then, not sure how. When I put in the SLP lid i found some bugs, dried grass, etc on the screen.

It will also make your car run lean.

bugs are very determined...

bugs are very determined...
:werd:

x2 damn things...

When you remove the screen your car will run differently as well. You will be getting more air without the computer knowing. It is easier to just wait until you have enough money for a bigger or ported maf and a tune. It doesn't do you any good to remove the MAF screen.

decals....they add 10rwhp

how much money are you going to put into the car and do you have any goals for it (12 second, 11 second, etc.) also is this your daily driver or just a weekend warrior??
but as the other people have said do the free stuff, then lid and a cut-out. a short throw shifter is always fun also. do not forget about the basic maintance stuff too, make sure all the fluids are good.

I agree with everyone. Don't remove your MAF screen. I did and I am paying for it. SES light is on, fault is lean, bank 1 bank 2 o2 sensor replaced SES still on. Bought a new MAF $$$, SES still on code still says lean. Don't know where to go from here. JUST DON"T DO IT.

decals....they add 10rwhp
Yep. If it's tough to pronounce, you might even get more.
Sorry, I just like the ricer jokes sometimes.

As a few of these guys mentioned, it depends on your master plan and how much you "really" want to spend. I've only spent a little bit, but noticed a difference with just the mods I have so far. I'm saving up for exhaust, and then have a couple ideas after that. The key I think, is having a plan that makes sense for your goals.