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Old 05-20-2004, 10:58 PM
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I was wondering what are the first things that should be done to help performance on my LS1. I was told that one of the first things I should do is put subframe connectors and then a new rearend and gears is that true.
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SFcs and 4.10s /m6 or 3.73/auto
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Originally Posted by BlackSSorZ28
I was wondering what are the first things that should be done to help performance on my LS1. I was told that one of the first things I should do is put subframe connectors and then a new rearend and gears is that true.
lid and a catback should be the first thing the sfc's and gears on a m6. on auto get a stall instead of the gears
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Originally Posted by SMOKIN01TA
lid and a catback should be the first thing the sfc's and gears on a m6. on auto get a stall instead of the gears
What about lower control arms. Should those be done too?
I was told SFC, lower control arms and exhaust should be first mods.
What do u think.
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lid, exhaust, subframes, lca to start.
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first mod should be eibach pro kit, just my .02
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Originally Posted by SMOKIN01TA
lid and a catback should be the first thing the sfc's and gears on a m6. on auto get a stall instead of the gears
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Whats a real good cam number for the LS1 if you plan on spraying it?
224 224 or what?
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lid and cutout...then gears plus new shifter....for M6 stall for A4 and gears....
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drag racing school....
so you can drive good...so the mods all really make a difference
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!cags!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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-Lid.
-Cat-back. (cutout if you will be doing headers/duals later or to save money)
-Stall if A4 (will probably kick myself for having car three years before getting new converter) or gears/shifter/!cags if M6
-Sticky tires! (Nitto NT-555R)
-I hear SFC's make a notable improvement in multiple areas.
-Practice if M6
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headers, gears and sfc's
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Depends on what your goals are.
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Originally Posted by WS6 Commin Soon
What about lower control arms. Should those be done too?
I was told SFC, lower control arms and exhaust should be first mods.
What do u think.
lid and catback should definaly be first imo then sfc's and lca's definaly help traction and stability. then either gear for a m6 or stall for a auto.
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This post answered a lot my questions too.
Thanks
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You guys been alot of help thanks
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Hahahaha That Is A Great Sig Ws6! Funny ****!!!
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Originally Posted by KillaP
Hahahaha That Is A Great Sig Ws6! Funny ****!!!
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