New 2001 trans am ws6
05-18-2014, 09:01 AM
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New 2001 trans am ws6 Well just got a new 2001 trans am ws6 m6 about a month ago with 30000 miles. Now it's time to start modding it, but need some help. I just ordered umi 3pt sub-frame connectors, slp flow-PAC, but my mI question is about the exhaust. I am getting American racing headers but didn't know which size to get and also will this require a tune? Also should I go wit off-road y-pipe or cartted. Also which cat-back would be best between magnaflow or adj. borla. And I'm on a 5000 dollar budget anything else you guys would reccomend.
05-18-2014, 07:57 PM
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The only reason to get shorty headers would be if you lived in a state that requires smog check. If not, full length long tubes are the obvious choice. Tough to install, but I have done it 3 times. No tune required. Get an off-road y-pipe and don't forget o2 simulators. Borla is prolly the best cat-back you listed but also prolly the most expensive.
05-18-2014, 08:24 PM
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The only reason to get shorty headers would be if you lived in a state that requires smog check. If not, full length long tubes are the obvious choice. Tough to install, but I have done it 3 times. No tune required. Get an off-road y-pipe and don't forget o2 simulators. Borla is prolly the best cat-back you listed but also prolly the most expensive.
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Do you like to go fast? Do you like really really loud? I always blocked off the egr. Again, I would only consider keeping the egr and air functional if you live in a smog controlled state like I do (cali). You have the right idea for the o2 simulator. It just clips in and then attaches by magnet to your frame, like the skip-shift eliminator. It should take care of the SES light but it will mean that the SES no longer functions as a diagnosis for the car running poorly. The computer will always think the car is running well.
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You might consider dumping the exhaust behind the rear axle too. It would save you having to buy a cat-back system. This won't gain you any power, but I like the no tail-pipe look. I feel like it is intimidating.
05-19-2014, 11:02 AM
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The only reason to get shorty headers would be if you lived in a state that requires smog check. If not, full length long tubes are the obvious choice. Tough to install, but I have done it 3 times. No tune required. Get an off-road y-pipe and don't forget o2 simulators. Borla is prolly the best cat-back you listed but also prolly the most expensive.
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The only reason to get shorty headers would be if you lived in a state that requires smog check. If not, full length long tubes are the obvious choice. Tough to install, but I have done it 3 times. No tune required. Get an off-road y-pipe and don't forget o2 simulators. Borla is prolly the best cat-back you listed but also prolly the most expensive.
Hamilton county in TN requires smog test and i have LT Headers
05-19-2014, 03:12 PM
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american racing headers make a great product! if you can do the do it yourself e check like i can in my area. all you have to do is make sure the ses light is off and you will pass.
sub frame connectors
long tubes and ory
eliminate skip shift
really depends on your budget. ready to lower it? BMR or strano springs IMO. Bilstein shocks recommended. adjustable panhard bar if you lower it.
sub frame connectors
long tubes and ory
eliminate skip shift
really depends on your budget. ready to lower it? BMR or strano springs IMO. Bilstein shocks recommended. adjustable panhard bar if you lower it.
05-20-2014, 04:33 PM
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Nice t/a. I would always tend to go with the larger headers, they will make more power and give room to grow. 1 7/8 offroad. Delete the air system as you wont need it with cats, since you have an 01 you already have an ls6 intake and no egr so I would get the offroad headers and skip all of that together. Make sure to either pickup o2 extensions so the sensors will reach to the lt's or get new corvette o2's which come with longer leads. Also pick up a lid if you dont have one already.
You dont need a tune right away, a tune will just optimize your gains. wait till you get all your bolt on mods done and tune for everything at once.
Finally is the car auto or stick? If its an auto, the absolute first mod should be a stall converter if its an m6 a short shifter and gears. After all this get a tune
You dont need a tune right away, a tune will just optimize your gains. wait till you get all your bolt on mods done and tune for everything at once.
Finally is the car auto or stick? If its an auto, the absolute first mod should be a stall converter if its an m6 a short shifter and gears. After all this get a tune
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I always drove on long tubes with no tune. I agree the tune would optimize the performance gains, but I would argue that the gas usage is terrible. I didn't notice a difference. Wait till you put a cam or change your rocker arms, or do the other modifications that add horse-power. Tune should be after you are done buying go-fast toys.
tune > o2 sims all day
05-20-2014, 08:53 PM
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Do you like to go fast? Do you like really really loud? I always blocked off the egr. Again, I would only consider keeping the egr and air functional if you live in a smog controlled state like I do (cali). You have the right idea for the o2 simulator. It just clips in and then attaches by magnet to your frame, like the skip-shift eliminator. It should take care of the SES light but it will mean that the SES no longer functions as a diagnosis for the car running poorly. The computer will always think the car is running well.
right, but the sensors always read like everything is okay and what if he has a major air/fuel ratio mess-up?
I always drove on long tubes with no tune. I agree the tune would optimize the performance gains, but I would argue that the gas usage is terrible. I didn't notice a difference. Wait till you put a cam or change your rocker arms, or do the other modifications that add horse-power. Tune should be after you are done buying go-fast toys.
tune > o2 sims all day
I always drove on long tubes with no tune. I agree the tune would optimize the performance gains, but I would argue that the gas usage is terrible. I didn't notice a difference. Wait till you put a cam or change your rocker arms, or do the other modifications that add horse-power. Tune should be after you are done buying go-fast toys.
tune > o2 sims all day
again though the ses will still detect other codes they will just need to be scanned as the light will always be on.... still i'd rather save the simulator money for a good tune.
