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Old 10-24-2007, 10:14 PM
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im looking to do somethings to my ss camaro. just wont some advice on what are good things to change for the most power.. but only want to do bolt on up grades. got things in mind just need to see if i am on the right page. thanks for any advice.
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Well, im going to assume that you have a 00 Camaro SS. Some off these guys want all the info on your car well before they give many responses.

1. free mods.
2. Lid.
3. Airfilter.
4. Ported stock TB if you like, some companies do it cheap!!
5. Catback exhaust.

ill let the other guys add on to that but its a good start.

You may also want to tell everyone what your budget looks like.
Money sometimes has alot to do with what kind of HP/TQ your looking
to get.

Just a little help from one to another
Old 10-25-2007, 07:33 AM
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I'll go with what he said, and if you're feeling energetic get the LS6 intake from the 01+ LS1 vehicles/ LS6 vettes, that apparently will add like 20 hp.
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Longtubes.......best bang for ur buck
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Is it an a4 or 6 speed?

If it's an A4: Stall and trans cooler all the way!!!, cat-back, sub-frame connectors and a good set of tires (drag radials, not street tires.) Port the TB yourself - get a Dremel, a beer and go at it, very easy to do and a good gain for quick throttle response. This will get you into the 12's no problem and make the car a blast to drive. Do not listen to idiots about your gas mileage or lack of driveablity. A stall is the only way to go for a fast DD automatic. I am on the fence with headers - cost alot and not a ton of gain without heads and cam. I would save the cash for a good tune after the bolt-ons I listed.

Free mods - waste of time unless your bored


If's a 6-speed. Full exhaust, cam and tune. You can do a light cam with springs installed for a grand, 450 for a tune and I put full exhaust on my car for $600. Hit up ebay, go long tube with a good cat and your set for mid 12's.
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Bigger paycheck is the most effective mod I've seen for making ANY car fast..lol
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magnacharger.... 505 rwhp.... few grand
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cheapest mods you can do for almost no money:
free mods do a lil but hey they are free
lid: u can get used ones really cheap
3'' cutout
just from those alone youl get a few tenths knocked off and better set of the pants feel

if ya have a few $$ to spend
gears
intake
headers
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Headers
Lid
Nitrous
Cam
Intake


Any one of those, depending on what it is exactly you want to do with the car
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Originally Posted by EspaceF1Fan
Bigger paycheck is the most effective mod I've seen for making ANY car fast..lol

haha aint that the truth
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What are the free mods for the LS1? I just got my bone stock 98 Formula.
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Originally Posted by E V I L
What are the free mods for the LS1? I just got my bone stock 98 Formula.
first then ask if you cannot find them!!

Anyway i suggest the following
Intake
Full Exhaust
Tires
Lid
If its A4 - Stall M6- Gears
Free mods if you have the time
Try some suspension mods if you get bored they change the way the whole car feels
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There is no best mod (from a sticky???)!!! This whole site is about finding the best mod. The best mod for your car is a driver who is motivated to do proper research and open minded. Second best comes in a bottle
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Yup there isnt best mods persay..just the best combo for your requirements/budget
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Blow it, stroke it, then spray it, and get some sticky tires to.




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