Could use some help regarding future mods.
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Could use some help regarding future mods. I have a '98 Formula with 157000 on the clock that I just picked up. I was thinking along the lines of doing the car as a full exhaust, Ls6 intake and then a reverse split cam. This would be over the next two years. With the cam being the second year.
My buddy is trying to convince me to go turbo instead. He has a 98 M3 that he turbo'd and was putting down about 525rwhp before his latest round of upgrades, it was dyno'd so it's a no b.s.. number. He put it together himself. The turbo option would obviously be a budget type build.
I'm wondering if i'm going to be happy with a torque monster for the streets or the addiction of boost. I'll say that the car will probably never see the track and it's mostly going to be a fun summer car just driving around town. So really what I'm asking is two things 1) everyone's thoughts and 2) anyone in the Western Mass area that has done either of these types of mods ever get together so I can check out your cars and see if it will help me decide? Thanks.
My buddy is trying to convince me to go turbo instead. He has a 98 M3 that he turbo'd and was putting down about 525rwhp before his latest round of upgrades, it was dyno'd so it's a no b.s.. number. He put it together himself. The turbo option would obviously be a budget type build.
I'm wondering if i'm going to be happy with a torque monster for the streets or the addiction of boost. I'll say that the car will probably never see the track and it's mostly going to be a fun summer car just driving around town. So really what I'm asking is two things 1) everyone's thoughts and 2) anyone in the Western Mass area that has done either of these types of mods ever get together so I can check out your cars and see if it will help me decide? Thanks.
Lots of questions and I am sure you will get many answers. Tons of great guys and sponsors will help.
IMO with ANY Force Induction (including Nitrous); milage of the motor should be taken into consideration. It really all depends how that previous milage was applied with dictate future results. I would think compression/leakdown test at min, to see where the motor is at.
I would simply enjoy the car, add mods that either can be resold (a good quality header for example) or can be used with a possible future FI setup. The LS6 is a good investment that can be resold very easy if you had to, as well as a Lid.
IMO with ANY Force Induction (including Nitrous); milage of the motor should be taken into consideration. It really all depends how that previous milage was applied with dictate future results. I would think compression/leakdown test at min, to see where the motor is at.
I would simply enjoy the car, add mods that either can be resold (a good quality header for example) or can be used with a possible future FI setup. The LS6 is a good investment that can be resold very easy if you had to, as well as a Lid.
Be careful combining the words "force induction" and "budget", it's not cheap to do it correctly and safely. I'd lean towards the cam route, but not because of the mileage.
Where are you in W Mass? I'm in Chicopee.
Where are you in W Mass? I'm in Chicopee.
If you can't afford to put a motor in the car.. stay away from the power adders.
As for parts, what to do with the car, there's a million choices. If you're ever in the central T area feel free to shoot me a PM, I'm usually around.
As for parts, what to do with the car, there's a million choices. If you're ever in the central T area feel free to shoot me a PM, I'm usually around.
DDo the exhaust and cam and if your not happy with it or tired of your friend beating you throw sum jug on it my friend bad6as was spraying 200 shot of nos almost threw his 103000 mile 98 z28 m6 with a pretty decent cam but his cam was for na and when he sprayed it he only used about 150 worth the rest went out the exhaust and boost wise done right Prolly for 5k you could make 500-550 on a cheap boost setup
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I actually just got my SLP lid in the mail yesterday haven't put it on yet, also got a Magnaflow muffler because the stock one that's on there is just WAY to quite, I hope it'll tide me over. Lol. Part of the reason I did buy one of these and not an E36 BMW (they look fantastic as convertibles with the top down) is because it's a V8 and I kinda was looking for the lopey idle, plus I've had 2 F-bodies before.
I'm actually in Chicopee as well. Keep the comments coming I'm appreciating it. I may have to post this in the FI section as well and get their comments. lol
I'm actually in Chicopee as well. Keep the comments coming I'm appreciating it. I may have to post this in the FI section as well and get their comments. lol
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I'd stay away from any power adders- if u r never going to the track I'd just stick with the basic bolt on stuff-lid, headers, exhaust, nice electric cutout like QTP makes.
Save up for a short block with less miles maybe.