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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Hey newb to ls1 tech here. i have a navy blue ss that i just bought. this site rocks!!!!! what would my first mod be?? as far as i can tell the car is original... I'm from around philly area but live in nj at the moment
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Welcome to the site, here is a pretty good write up you should go through. check out the bolt on section for some ideas. what year is your ride?

https://ls1tech.com/forums/new-ls1-owners-newbie-tech/361959-so-you-wanna-fast.html

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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Welcome. This is a good read to get started:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/520845-mod-guide-induction-exhaust-please-read-before-posting.html
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Welcome to the site....you'll have fun with that car im sure... Feel free to give me a call if you need anything... im real close to you... stop by the shop and say whats up one day...
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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ok so i think i'm going to do headers and a good muffler. i was thinking pace setters and a magnaflo. any one know how much this would be installed??? any one recommend a shop???
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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Hey NBM, welcome. Check out my web site and let me know if you need help. Lot's of quick cars come out of here
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by NBMSS02
ok so i think i'm going to do headers and a good muffler. i was thinking pace setters and a magnaflo. any one know how much this would be installed??? any one recommend a shop???


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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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where @ in nj?
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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i'm in franklin township
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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bad a$$ car u have there mikey!!!
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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