what can i mod without breaking or tuning
07-13-2009, 10:27 AM
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what can i mod without breaking or tuning i was wondering what kind of mods i can do without breaking stuff and what i can do without having to have a tune done.
if i get a sponsor to build my transmission and it strong, got a shift kit, etc. will that make my 120k mile lt1 die faster? will it not affect it? should not need a tune.
what about stall converter, do you need to have a tune after installing one? (3200-3600)
what about rear end with gears? (12 bolt w/3.73)
i have a lot of work to do to the car and i would like to get some of these smaller things out of the way before doing the engine.
if i get a sponsor to build my transmission and it strong, got a shift kit, etc. will that make my 120k mile lt1 die faster? will it not affect it? should not need a tune.
what about stall converter, do you need to have a tune after installing one? (3200-3600)
what about rear end with gears? (12 bolt w/3.73)
i have a lot of work to do to the car and i would like to get some of these smaller things out of the way before doing the engine.
07-13-2009, 10:52 AM
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TB Bypass and simple intake mods will help without a tune, they will be more beneficial with a tune but run better.
The Tranny won't make the Engine die faster, your foot will.
You may need a tune after a Stall to adjust shift points and lockup.
3.73's will work well, a 12 bolt isn't a small thing to take care of..that's about $2k..if that's small to you then help me out..lol
The Tranny won't make the Engine die faster, your foot will.
You may need a tune after a Stall to adjust shift points and lockup.
3.73's will work well, a 12 bolt isn't a small thing to take care of..that's about $2k..if that's small to you then help me out..lol
07-13-2009, 11:12 AM
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Without a tune I'd say start with the basics...CAI, LT headers, exhaust, 1.6 rr's and better springs. That right there will be a night and day difference for your car.
You will need a tune for a new stall, Yank SS3600 seems to be a popular choice.
Gears won't necessarily need a tune if you don't mind your speedo being way off.
Heads/cam swap is my favorite mod, but you definitely need a tune for that.
You will need a tune for a new stall, Yank SS3600 seems to be a popular choice.
Gears won't necessarily need a tune if you don't mind your speedo being way off.
Heads/cam swap is my favorite mod, but you definitely need a tune for that.
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07-13-2009, 03:30 PM
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intake and exhaust will wake your car up. if its an auto, get gears and a bigger stall. you'll give shitty numbers on a dyno but when you actually run you'll go really fast 
07-13-2009, 08:24 PM
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ya i plan on doing a rebuild but i want to do the cheaper stuff before that. i would consider $2000 for a rear end cheaper than $7-8k for a rebuilt engine yes no?
i have exhaust, soon to be headers and CAI. guess i can save up for the trans too since it wont hurt my old engine much.
ill have to save gears and stall for the rebuild so i can get it all tuned right.
im hearing people mention springs a lot guess i will have to try them out
07-13-2009, 09:37 PM
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Only if u dont know what your doing.
ya i plan on doing a rebuild but i want to do the cheaper stuff before that. i would consider $2000 for a rear end cheaper than $7-8k for a rebuilt engine yes no?
i have exhaust, soon to be headers and CAI. guess i can save up for the trans too since it wont hurt my old engine much.
ill have to save gears and stall for the rebuild so i can get it all tuned right.
im hearing people mention springs a lot guess i will have to try them out
ya i plan on doing a rebuild but i want to do the cheaper stuff before that. i would consider $2000 for a rear end cheaper than $7-8k for a rebuilt engine yes no?
i have exhaust, soon to be headers and CAI. guess i can save up for the trans too since it wont hurt my old engine much.
ill have to save gears and stall for the rebuild so i can get it all tuned right.
im hearing people mention springs a lot guess i will have to try them out
$7-8k bottom end would be pretty epic
07-14-2009, 01:12 AM
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what?
there are no performance differences between CAI right?
summit has a Trick flow one for $190.
the SLP one is $280
i like the idea of the slp being steel instead of plastic and it has 2 filters instead of one, but its not worth 90$ more
there are no performance differences between CAI right?
summit has a Trick flow one for $190.
the SLP one is $280
i like the idea of the slp being steel instead of plastic and it has 2 filters instead of one, but its not worth 90$ more
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07-14-2009, 06:39 AM
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You can get a good used CAI in the classifieds cheaper. Quality used parts are better than lower end new parts. My sig. description is on a stock tune still. Lots of suspension can be done to help the car work right for a good timeslip, yet still be a very dependable car.
07-14-2009, 06:47 AM
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i found a guy selling K&N FIPK for 200 shipped, but that is stupid when i can go up to advanced and get it for 230.
also the trick flow one at $190 is still best bet unless someone sells a used one for cheaper?
also the trick flow one at $190 is still best bet unless someone sells a used one for cheaper?
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07-14-2009, 11:39 AM
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200.00 is too much also,a 40-80.00 ls1 lid and 30.00 k&n will work the same or better for much less..
Get the factory tune out of that PCM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone that wants more performance knows that something is going to fail a tranny mount will be the least expensive,Lt1s are old now so expect some failure
Get the factory tune out of that PCM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone that wants more performance knows that something is going to fail a tranny mount will be the least expensive,Lt1s are old now so expect some failure
07-14-2009, 05:02 PM
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Well i guess im an idiot to assume using a reputable sponsor from this site to build my lt1, that i should have no problems.
Same for the transmission from a sponsor here.
If i have problems then why are they even sponsors, why should i not just go to a local shop and let them ruin it?
Same for the transmission from a sponsor here.
If i have problems then why are they even sponsors, why should i not just go to a local shop and let them ruin it?
07-14-2009, 05:17 PM
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What do you mean by that..what happened?
Did you talk to someone and didn't like the conversation?
Me personally I do my own work but that's because I like to see it go together and I like to get in there and learn about the stuff I'm messing with. That and a majority of my work is custom.
Did you talk to someone and didn't like the conversation?
Me personally I do my own work but that's because I like to see it go together and I like to get in there and learn about the stuff I'm messing with. That and a majority of my work is custom.