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Old 03-13-2012, 11:40 AM
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So i'm new and the proud owner of a 2002 camaro SS LE. The previous owner had a SLP lid, center exhaust and possibly a new MAF. I was wondering what other types of bolt ons I should pick up. I've seen other posts mention headers (LTs) and throttle body. Any suggestions/experiences? Also, i'm on a budget, I guess I'm looking for best bang for the buck.
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long tube headers and a cam.
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Headers are the best bang for your buck. That way when you want to do H/C or just a cam then you don't have to worry about the exhaust. But it all depends on what your goals are for the car.
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Headers w/ off-road y-pipe,P&P TB,Underdive Pully,Suspension,Dyno Tune !
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Well my thoughts are to forge the internals and supercharge, but that won't be possible till I finish school. I want to do a heads/cam combo after I work the internals over. So, LT headers are on my short list, possible tune. Any suggestions for underdrive pulleys? And, can I p&p the stock throttle body or is it better to buy a better one? Also, the car is an auto/vert.
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Since your an a4 car a stall should be at the top of your list. What kind you get depends on your budget and goals
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The statement you will hear the most on here when it comes to modding your car is "What is your goal". If you forge and SC then you will need to check out the FI forum. Best bet is to read some more in that section and see what everyone else has done on their car, pros and cons, install and time, etc., etc.
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SLP Underdrive Pulley and you can P&P your own but it eaiser just to buy one there cheap !!! Do all the Bolt-ons first cause heads & cam will need them to make the most of them !
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long tubes...
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Longtubes a lid, and get your throttle body ported by photz or one of the others.

IMO underdrive pulleys are a waste unless you have a cam. Didn't see much of a gain with them. But longtubes will give you much more seat of the pants feeling after 3.5k rpms and the lid and throttle body will really help throttle response. I would definitely start with those. And yes then a stall for sure. Then go from there!
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Nice, what would it cost on average to have my throttle body P&P'd? And, any recommendations on where/who to go to?




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