What to buy?
11-20-2006, 08:53 PM
#1
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SA TX.
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What to buy? I have a 99 ls1 TA M6,i have exactly $2000 to spend on performance what do you recomend i spend it on.I would like a new K frame and LT headers,...
11-21-2006, 09:28 AM
#2
Why a new K member? That a lot of money for not much if any perceptible gain. Thats usually one of the last mods anyone does.
Id do something on the order of:
$100 - Air Lid
$450 - Long Tube headers
$450 - Duals or catback
$400 - cam
$250 - springs
$100 - pushrods
$150 - misc gaskets and fluids
Depending on what you want out of the cam, this could get you to the 375 - 400 RWHP range.
Id do something on the order of:
$100 - Air Lid
$450 - Long Tube headers
$450 - Duals or catback
$400 - cam
$250 - springs
$100 - pushrods
$150 - misc gaskets and fluids
Depending on what you want out of the cam, this could get you to the 375 - 400 RWHP range.
11-22-2006, 12:34 AM
#3
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SA TX.
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I figuire a K frame for easyer install and weight savings, i also have to replace my rack & pinion.Its leaking.If i get a cam dont i have to reprogram my computer/dont know how or where to do that were i live.
11-22-2006, 01:42 AM
#5
Originally Posted by m1candelaa1
I figuire a K frame for easyer install and weight savings, i also have to replace my rack & pinion.Its leaking.If i get a cam dont i have to reprogram my computer/dont know how or where to do that were i live.
11-22-2006, 01:48 AM
#6
Man, if you want to DO IT RIGHT, you start from the differential and work up/foreward. You build a car backwards with a goal in mind. Get a 9" or 12-bolt, depending on how much power you want (9" for ***** to the wall). Then worry about suspension/tranny, then do your power mods.
11-22-2006, 04:27 AM
#7
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SA TX.
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by orangeapeel
You will probably need some sort of tune after a cam. Yes. You really don't know what kind of headache a k member install can be do you?
Trending Topics
11-22-2006, 04:38 AM
#8
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SA TX.
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by orangeapeel
You will probably need some sort of tune after a cam. Yes. You really don't know what kind of headache a k member install can be do you?
11-22-2006, 02:59 PM
#9
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,284
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
when you get the k member off , drop the oilpan and change the rod bolts to some higher tensile stuff . katech / arp makes some direct replacements. I ve lost a engine to weak reciprocating parts. It failed from the stock bolts .
Asc has ws6 hoods for $695 + shipping .
Asc has ws6 hoods for $695 + shipping .
11-22-2006, 09:14 PM
#10
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: detroit area
Posts: 846
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
forget the k-member for now, try and return it if you already bought it and the vette o2 doesnt matter either.
id do headers and cat back, gear, ta dff cover, ported TB, ls6 intake, lid, pulley, and a dyno tune nitrous kit ($269).
id do headers and cat back, gear, ta dff cover, ported TB, ls6 intake, lid, pulley, and a dyno tune nitrous kit ($269).
11-22-2006, 10:08 PM
#11
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SA TX.
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by cws T/A
when you get the k member off , drop the oilpan and change the rod bolts to some higher tensile stuff . katech / arp makes some direct replacements. I ve lost a engine to weak reciprocating parts. It failed from the stock bolts .
Asc has ws6 hoods for $695 + shipping .
Asc has ws6 hoods for $695 + shipping .
do you think its worth it?
11-22-2006, 10:15 PM
#12
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SA TX.
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by 1999 SS
forget the k-member for now, try and return it if you already bought it and the vette o2 doesnt matter either.
id do headers and cat back, gear, ta dff cover, ported TB, ls6 intake, lid, pulley, and a dyno tune nitrous kit ($269).
id do headers and cat back, gear, ta dff cover, ported TB, ls6 intake, lid, pulley, and a dyno tune nitrous kit ($269).
