Ok guys im new to the board as you can see and im in the hunt for a LS1. I'm looking for a 02 SS with a T-56, now i have some questions regarding mods. I will list the mods i want to do off the bat and you tell me which is important and which is not.

1). Gears im not sure if i want to go with 4.10's or a higher gear. Some info on pros and cons of a gear higher than 4.10's. (correct me if ls1's are 4.11's still learning here)

2). All your basic free mods, im not sure of them all but i will before i buy the car.

3). a pulley i heard they make a huge difference in the preformance of the car.

4). Full exhaust, but here is where i run into a problem who makes the best set of headers? Also what is a good cat back system, i know of a few but i kinda want a different sound than everyone else. Also what is the pro's and con's to a H pipe, X pipe or staying with the Y pipe?

5). With the new gears im betting i need a gurdel(sp?) and stud kit correct ??

6). I'm thinking of doing LS1 Edit might as well tune it as well.

7). last is a new clutch set up i know a guy who makes a nice clutch and it should be nice for getting out of the hole without having to launch real hard.


Ok if anyone could give me some more info i would be greatful, i figure if im going to get into this game im not going to mess around with weak stock times. I could be wrong (im sure i am) but i figure with the driving skill i know i have and a set of sticky tires i should run deep into the 12's if not some 11's. I have heard of some 11's out of the same set up but i also heard those were some freak of nature cars. I figure even with a factory dud 11's aren't that impossiable to run. If there is anything i left out please inform me so i may fix this list. Thanks in advance and i look forward to seeing you all on the track or the highway.

 

Welcome to the board!
1 I know that a lot of the 6 speed guys like the 4.10s so sure do it.

2 there are a few free mods that work, the FRA (free ram air) and the TB coolant bypass and taking the screen out of the MAF.

3 pulleys are good, id just get the crank pulley. no alt pulley not worth it

4 headers, id go w/ QTP Barry just came out w/ a stainless version of his headers, id look hard at that set <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> also we just have X and Y pipes. cat back is based on personal preference. so hear some before you make a decision I.E. GMMG, Corsa and Borla. ohh and don’t forget the duals, which is usually a X-pipe with bullet mufflers.

5 you might as well just save your money for a 12 bolt or even a 9 inch. the stock 10 bolts are crappy!

6 ls1 edit is a very good idea. Don’t get a hypertech or a preditor, get edit.

7 use the stock clutch till it takes a dump or slips b/c of too much power <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> what would i know i drive an auto!

Expect low 13s or high 12s stock on some tires. then differs from car to car and mods to mods to start guessing times here <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> good luck chief

Drew

<small>[ March 06, 2003, 05:35 PM: Message edited by: Z-Rated ]</small>

 

One thing to remember....when you put a 4.10 in a 10 bolt, the pinion gear becomes somewhat "delicate". YOu may want to see how fast guys are running on 4.10's before destroying gearsets. You may want to save the gear money towards a whole rear axle. 10 bolts seem to live (for a while) in automatic cars...but they don't seem to last in a high power 6 speed application. You may want to toss a post up about gears to find out. Good luck (and welcome aboard!).