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Old 09-17-2004, 08:01 PM
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Hey guys!

I have the urge to get another mod for the Camaro, but I can't quite decide what to get

My mods are in my signature plus a Pro 5.0 and a Jarods Short stick. I have done many searches and usually love to help others out with this question so I just looking for other's opinions

I do not want to get get Headers, or really touch my exhaust as of now. I also do not think I am going to get suspension work as of now. So, basically, I am looking for some cheap performance mods I could possibly do! Shoot away with what you guys think would be good.

-Todd
Old 09-17-2004, 08:31 PM
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Gears! Then look for a used Hypertech for the spedo correction.
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Originally Posted by max's dad
Gears! Then look for a used Hypertech for the spedo correction.
That is a good idea! How will my gas milage be affected by that and how will my stock rear-end like it (and will they make my car faster with All Season High Performance tires?)

I did do a search, but there are conflicting ideas on all three of those answers....

Anyone have any other mods I could do?!

-Todd
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1. predator
2. gears
3. throttle body
4. intake manifold
5. cam
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Originally Posted by sfwalters
1. predator
2. gears
3. throttle body
4. intake manifold
5. cam

I have a 98, can't get a predator

Thanks though!

-Todd
Old 09-17-2004, 10:59 PM
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To be honest..

LS6 Intake and Ported TB


These will help to really wake the car up later when you decide to do exhaust.
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Originally Posted by Z28Venom
To be honest..

LS6 Intake and Ported TB


These will help to really wake the car up later when you decide to do exhaust.
Would it still be worth it if I never decide to do LT's?

-Todd
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LS6 intake, ported TB, UD pullies, SFC connectors, any one of the cheap smooth bellows.......
I think any of these would be good.

Why no headers?
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
LS6 intake, ported TB, UD pullies, SFC connectors, any one of the cheap smooth bellows.......
I think any of these would be good.

Why no headers?
I saw a mobile inspection station the other day by my house. I am not taking the risk

-Todd
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my vote goes to LS6 intake and underdrive pullies!
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Originally Posted by Gloveperson
I saw a mobile inspection station the other day by my house. I am not taking the risk

-Todd
That SUCKS. Oh well, you can get legal blowers. Nitrous is pretty easy to get away with too
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1. DR's
2. Electric cutout
3. Nitrous
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Better get some sub frame connectors - without them your car will start creaking and squeeking!
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My vote is for the ported TB. It's cheap and it'll increase your throttle response nicely. It's not a big power mod, but you'll pick up somwhere around 5-10 horse. They look badass too. You don't want your intake path to be a restriction. A ported TB is one less restriction. LS6 intake manifold would be next.

What about a smooth bellows? That's a cheapy.
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Originally Posted by DD966
3. Nitrous
That is for the spring

I think I am going to do the ported Throttle Body. Now to figure out who to do it for me

-Todd
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Originally Posted by Gloveperson
That is for the spring

I think I am going to do the ported Throttle Body. Now to figure out who to do it for me

-Todd
My advice: check the feedback sections before choosing. You can get a ported TB (not powdercoated...) for just over $100. I, for some reason, went with Texas Speed. $160 I think it was but i get to keep my throttle body as the price includes a brand new core.

It should get here tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
My advice: check the feedback sections before choosing. You can get a ported TB (not powdercoated...) for just over $100. I, for some reason, went with Texas Speed. $160 I think it was but i get to keep my throttle body as the price includes a brand new core.

It should get here tomorrow.
Hmm...do you know of any places that require a core for less price? I live at school and my car is at home, so I really won't be driving it much untill may so not having a throttle body in the car is really not an issue

-Todd
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Almost every other place operates on a core-exchange basis with a core charge. Can find one for $100-$130. Search around for them, there are quite a few places/people to get them from but I can't think of very many right now for some reason




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