ZmyHPandrun

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Guys,
Heres the deal, I have had my 2001 Black Camaro Z28 A4 for a year now, but i have just come into a bankroll for a makeover. I need to know everyones opinions for what i should to to my car. Here is what I want as the end result:
Generally Stock Appearance Exterior (with notable exceptions)
Supercharge or Turbo
Auto to Manual Conversion
Rearend?
All new Intake, Cats, exhaust
New brake system
new suspension system
Internal engine changes?

The main thing is that its my "daily driver" so to speak. So im not outfitting her for the track, but i want alot of HP and really high-end components. But with not a HUGE gasoline bill yearly.
I need everyone to give me the best that i can do! And anything that i need to do in conjunction with any of the big changes...

THANKS ALOT GUYS, I love this forum!!!!

james562

iTrader: (35)

For a daily driver car I would suggest an STS turbo kit. They make awesome power, very dependable, for a competitive price

tcarswell

Depends on how extreme you want this daily driver to be....
Might want to do a search to see what worked best for others.

jrp

iTrader: (16)

im hearing "i want my cake and eat it to". whats the budget your working with your looking at over 10k easy.

LSWannabe

You have to tell us how much you got from robbing that bank. I mean, how big is that bankroll you just "came" into.

jrp

iTrader: (16)

just to give you an idea im over 7k deep and i havent even touched the rear end, suspension, or brakes.

LSWannabe

That 7K include a new forged motor?

jrp

iTrader: (16)

doesnt include odds and ends (i.e 400 bucks in bolts and gaskets)

Motor:

RMS 347ci LS6 Shortblock
Diamond Pistons 6.6 domes w/ Diamond rings
Eagle #D 6.125 Rods
Stock treated crank
ARP Main Studs
ARP Head Studs
Rollmaster double chain
Ported Ls6 oil pump
comp 850 lifters

FFHP Stg 1 Heads

Ls6 Intake

FTI Cam

Jessel SS Rockers

SLP lid w/ K&N and Smooth Bellows

ASP UD Pulley

Ported TB

160 T-Stat


Exhaust:

Jet Hot LT's
True duals

Fuel:

SVO 30#'ers
255 L/hr Fuel Pump

Tranny:

Pro 5.0 w/ LSS and Hurst ****, !CAGS
Spec 3 clutch
Hays Aluminum Flywheel
Mac Girdle w/ studs

Suspension:

Pro Fab K-member
Poly motor mounts
BMR STB

LSWannabe

I thought you said that you hadn't even touched the suspension. Those look like fingerprints!!!

jrp

iTrader: (16)

i meant lca, sfc, phb, torque arm, ect.

CaptUSA

iTrader: (5)

I think he's picturing something on a grand scale when he's finished with his ride. STB won't exactly be the expensive part of the suspension. All I know, is I'd love to see what he's got on his hands next year.

LSWannabe

I know I was just messin with you. Just engine bay stuff.

ZmyHPandrun

iTrader: (2)

I am looking at at least 40000 available (btw, its an inheritance) to do what i want to do, the "extremity" of the car is subjective, I just want something with ALOT of HP but not so much that its not drivable on a daily basis (yes i know i said this before) , really i need a "long" list of what i should do (no acronyms) because yes i have had my car, but no i dont know all the acronyms yet. Plus i want all the best. OF COURSE! right???

Kyle

luvmeZ28

iTrader: (3)

i know these are great and fun cars, but for the love of all that is good, dont waste all that money on your car!

these things are money pits, and its dangerous having 40k laying around!

i say freshen up the bottom end with forged goodies, get the STS turbo or a vortech charger, full exhaust, and some suspension goodies. all the other things are good enough,IMO. maybe some stronger axles too. and invest the rest of that money in something a little less ridiculous than your car!

that is, unless you are just rich anyway. then go nuts, its only money!

ZmyHPandrun

iTrader: (2)

Good call. That is somewhat what i planned to do, however I wrote it differently than i intended. I want to make it fast... and look good, i DONT WANT to spend that much haha. Like i said originally... turbo/charger ??? which one?.... suspension and intake headers exhaust and auto to man converision are my main priorities. After that, its all just fine tuning.... she wont be on the track much and I want it daily drivable... So, everyones opinions please....
Kyle

falconskaterjohn

I would sugest a nice streetable cam with your car....umm maybe a compcam. Also some LS6 components(heads, intake, yatta yatta yatta). A rear end is almost a must if your gonna run with all that power...JMO

jrp

iTrader: (16)

sell the car and invest in an 02+ z06. install basic bolt ons and enjoy it. or save up more money and use it as a down paymentt for an ls7.

you dont drop up to 40k on an fbody and retain any kind of daily driver status.

ZmyHPandrun

iTrader: (2)

Thanks everyone

LSWannabe

If your heart is set on modding the car you currently have.

You stated that you want to appear more or less stock on the exterior. So any exterior "touches" you can decide on your own.

With the cash your working with, AND HOPEFULLY THATS JUST A SMALL PORTION OF YOUR REAL INHERITANCE THAT YOU SET ASIDE SPECIFICALLY FOR AUTOMOBILES, you should get the basic suspension necessities. Nothing crazy just solid and streetable. Then put together a BULLETPROOF drivetrain. I would just stick with the A4 if I were you. After that I'd suggest getting the 402 LS2 stroker from SDPC and set it up for boost. I'd go single turbo, 12 psi max. Then have a REPUTABLE shop install and tune it for the street. That's what I'd do if I had too much cash for my own good.

If your not dead set on sticking with this car, then definitely go Z06. Preferably '06.

msbz_ls1

iTrader: (1)

i don't think you half to worry about not driveable on the streets with only 4,000