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Old 01-19-2006, 01:17 PM
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I have a 98 auto TA. All of my mods are in my sig. I am wondering what I should do next? (EX: cam, ls6 manifold, torque converter, etc) I am wondering what will give me the best bang for the buck. I was thinking along the lines of the TC, but im not sure. I know I also need a tune for everything as well. Any input would be great, thanks
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cam and converter. that will be worth a good second in the 1/4
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TC and ditch the SLP MAF before the tune with your cam
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Don't even waste time/money on the cam till after you have a TC. Either do the TC first or do them together.

TC + sticky tires = MUCH bigger gain than cam alone for an LS1 A4.
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+1 on TC. I think the LS6 intake should be done before a cam. Just like headers (which you have) should be done first. It's important to have all the supporting mods done first before the big stuff to realize the largest gains.
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UD pulleymight be a good idea too, also definitely get the ls6 intake
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Thanks, what TC would you all recommend (brand and what stall???) The car has about 78500 miles on it and its not a daily driver. Its stored for the winter. Its only driven almost daily in the summer on nice, clear days. Thanks for the help
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Dude, this is too easy. Check if your injector's can handle a 125 shot and if so, get the bigger pill's.
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id go with either fuddle or yank (im going with fuddle). i plan on getting a street 3500rpm stall from fuddle, just need to get some funds
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Tc +1
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MY car is my only means of transportation so no TC for me....but a cam looks like a mighty fine alternative.
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why would you say cam and no stall, does not make much sense to me, gas mileage is going to suffer way more with a cam than a converter, plus you are going to have to changes the springs more often, i am not understanding the logic, please explain




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