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Old 10-24-2006, 02:05 PM
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Just bought grogeous 99' SS Camaro 6spd, in May.
In process of replacing factory, with LS6 Intake.
The rest is all original.
What would be my next move to get more go?
I want the most 'bang for my buck'?
Headers??!?!?!?!?
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ReAd ThE ******* StIcKiEs

lid
cat-back
LT headers & ORY
gears (4.10's)
heads/cam
nitrous
turbo/supercharging
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......candy maybe?












Read the stickies in External Engine
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Lid
Cutout
Nitrous
Drag Radials

high 11's if you can drive and not break anything launching
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most HP per buck in my opinion is a cam 50 + hp
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most bang for her buck is driving skill.

Most hp per dollar is nitrous/ forced induction.

A cam is always a good na way to get power.
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Originally Posted by Tainted
ReAd ThE ******* StIcKiEs
DUDE chill the F*CK out!!
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DUDE chill the F*CK out!!
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Originally Posted by SSmokin99
DUDE chill the F*CK out!!
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Originally Posted by KIKI_SS
Just bought grogeous 99' SS Camaro 6spd, in May.
In process of replacing factory, with LS6 Intake.
The rest is all original.
What would be my next move to get more go?
I want the most 'bang for my buck'?
Headers??!?!?!?!?
After the LS6 intake I would get full exhaust(LT headers) Then a cam package and you'll be pretty damn fast....orrrrrr you can go Forced Induction and smoke like 90% of the people out there. If money is not a problem then I say go FI...Anyway goodluck and take it easy on the pedal now
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Oh yeah get the LID 1st then the LS6 intake.. If you want you should also get the SSRA or FTRA
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Thanks all, I appreciate the advice!
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Eh, LT headers isn't the best way to go as far as ground clearance, especially the SLP ones. BTW, did you happen to go to the Staind concert at Hard Rock Live, because I think I've seen you before. Your "CAMARO" has pink lettering correct?

Here is a beginner mods list

1. Restore anything in the car that is broken
2. Lid (SLP or Whisper)
3. K & N filter
4. Short Stick (I have a Lous. It's a little notchy sometimes, but nice)
5. Cutout (with exhaust). I would recommend electric

Also, not to ***** the site, but join the UCF Car Club (www.ucfcarclub.com), we have meets every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 and then we go to Applebee's.
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Headers. If you need anything let us know. We are in O-town too. We carry many stock parts if you need anything replaced, and can do any install.

Where abouts do you live in orlando?
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kiki go with the lid first and do your exhaust, suspensionor what ever you like to do. but just do it ohh and nice pics hehe
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Nitrous is usually the best bang for the buck as these cars love Nitrous.

However on a smaller budget
Free Mods (see www.installuniversity.com)
Lid
Catback/cutout(electric is nice and stay away from QTP E-cutouts and go with DMH)
SFC's, LCA's Panhard bar
Longtubes and midpipe
Gears
DR's

Also a good cam setup will be nice and wake up that motor too. Keep in mind, you just cant add mods and expect to gain power. You have to compliment each mods and install the right ones to make power.
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1. 4.10 gears
2. Lid
3. Pro 5.0 shifter
4. Cat-back
5. LT's and ORY
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also before you star buyin catbacks and headers you've never heard on a car before, go to Ls1sounds and check them out . . . just to see as an idea. a LID and filter should be first, then LS6 intake . . . bigger injectors with the intake is something you might want to consider and get a TUNE!!!! with a tune you'll see your HP go up abit, but they're costly so wait until you absolutely have to get one good luck keira



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