What is the most fun mod to a 4th gen F-body?
06-08-2013, 09:47 PM
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What is the most fun mod to a 4th gen F-body? I guess I've been on this forum for a few months, but never had my "first thread" here. So I'm going to say this is it!
I grew up in the Midwest, always owning trucks due to winter weather. I joined the Navy one year ago from the 12th of June. Since then, I've gotten to go to warm places and have sports cars like I always wanted! So I started with a 32v Mach 1....what a MISTAKE!!!! Problems are waaaaayy to expensive! So I sold it, broke even thankfully, and got a 2000 Z28 M6. I love T-Tops!!! Came with an SLP lid, ram air intake, smooth air bellows, Vette rims, drilled and slotted rotors, and a nice stereo already installed! So far, I've done small things: QTP electric cutout, ceramic brake pads, air/egr delete, hurst shift ****, fancy floormats, and made preparations for a header install. Header install will include: TSP 304 SS headers, off road y pipe, prothane polyurethane motor and transmission mounts, new studs, MSD wires, and NGK TR6s. Also coming soon will be a Hotchkis STB and WS6 skipshift eliminator.
So what else do I plan on doing with the car? Well, that's where you guys come in! My favorite question I've ever seen on a forum was asked on a dakota/durango forum: What is the most fun modification? It is not asking, "What will add the most hp for the smallest amount of money?" or anything like that. It simply asks what it means! On the Dakota forum, common answers were: Hotchkis coilovers, 3.92 posi, headers, true duals, lift kit, etc. I am also interested in stiffening up the car; it rides like a Buick.
So what's your answer for the 4th gen F-body? What has been your favorite modification?
I grew up in the Midwest, always owning trucks due to winter weather. I joined the Navy one year ago from the 12th of June. Since then, I've gotten to go to warm places and have sports cars like I always wanted! So I started with a 32v Mach 1....what a MISTAKE!!!! Problems are waaaaayy to expensive! So I sold it, broke even thankfully, and got a 2000 Z28 M6. I love T-Tops!!! Came with an SLP lid, ram air intake, smooth air bellows, Vette rims, drilled and slotted rotors, and a nice stereo already installed! So far, I've done small things: QTP electric cutout, ceramic brake pads, air/egr delete, hurst shift ****, fancy floormats, and made preparations for a header install. Header install will include: TSP 304 SS headers, off road y pipe, prothane polyurethane motor and transmission mounts, new studs, MSD wires, and NGK TR6s. Also coming soon will be a Hotchkis STB and WS6 skipshift eliminator.
So what else do I plan on doing with the car? Well, that's where you guys come in! My favorite question I've ever seen on a forum was asked on a dakota/durango forum: What is the most fun modification? It is not asking, "What will add the most hp for the smallest amount of money?" or anything like that. It simply asks what it means! On the Dakota forum, common answers were: Hotchkis coilovers, 3.92 posi, headers, true duals, lift kit, etc. I am also interested in stiffening up the car; it rides like a Buick.
So what's your answer for the 4th gen F-body? What has been your favorite modification?
06-08-2013, 10:50 PM
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Exhaust! My favorite has got to be the exhaust!! But if you're lookin for some free stuff, it's amazing what a can of semi-gloss black paint can do to a Camaro. Whistler mod and a Berger Panel do wonders for the appearance! Good luck, and welcome to the LS community 
06-09-2013, 02:58 AM
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I enjoyed my car alot more after the suspension mods and being able to go faster around turns . There is a simple answer ! Billstien shocks, strano springs , bmr lower control arms and subframe connectors . World of difference !
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06-09-2013, 11:31 AM
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What is a whistler mod?
06-09-2013, 02:49 PM
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I guess I've been on this forum for a few months, but never had my "first thread" here. So I'm going to say this is it!
I grew up in the Midwest, always owning trucks due to winter weather. I joined the Navy one year ago from the 12th of June. Since then, I've gotten to go to warm places and have sports cars like I always wanted! So I started with a 32v Mach 1....what a MISTAKE!!!! Problems are waaaaayy to expensive! So I sold it, broke even thankfully, and got a 2000 Z28 M6. I love T-Tops!!! Came with an SLP lid, ram air intake, smooth air bellows, Vette rims, drilled and slotted rotors, and a nice stereo already installed! So far, I've done small things: QTP electric cutout, ceramic brake pads, air/egr delete, hurst shift ****, fancy floormats, and made preparations for a header install. Header install will include: TSP 304 SS headers, off road y pipe, prothane polyurethane motor and transmission mounts, new studs, MSD wires, and NGK TR6s. Also coming soon will be a Hotchkis STB and WS6 skipshift eliminator.
So what else do I plan on doing with the car? Well, that's where you guys come in! My favorite question I've ever seen on a forum was asked on a dakota/durango forum: What is the most fun modification? It is not asking, "What will add the most hp for the smallest amount of money?" or anything like that. It simply asks what it means! On the Dakota forum, common answers were: Hotchkis coilovers, 3.92 posi, headers, true duals, lift kit, etc. I am also interested in stiffening up the car; it rides like a Buick.
So what's your answer for the 4th gen F-body? What has been your favorite modification?
I grew up in the Midwest, always owning trucks due to winter weather. I joined the Navy one year ago from the 12th of June. Since then, I've gotten to go to warm places and have sports cars like I always wanted! So I started with a 32v Mach 1....what a MISTAKE!!!! Problems are waaaaayy to expensive! So I sold it, broke even thankfully, and got a 2000 Z28 M6. I love T-Tops!!! Came with an SLP lid, ram air intake, smooth air bellows, Vette rims, drilled and slotted rotors, and a nice stereo already installed! So far, I've done small things: QTP electric cutout, ceramic brake pads, air/egr delete, hurst shift ****, fancy floormats, and made preparations for a header install. Header install will include: TSP 304 SS headers, off road y pipe, prothane polyurethane motor and transmission mounts, new studs, MSD wires, and NGK TR6s. Also coming soon will be a Hotchkis STB and WS6 skipshift eliminator.
So what else do I plan on doing with the car? Well, that's where you guys come in! My favorite question I've ever seen on a forum was asked on a dakota/durango forum: What is the most fun modification? It is not asking, "What will add the most hp for the smallest amount of money?" or anything like that. It simply asks what it means! On the Dakota forum, common answers were: Hotchkis coilovers, 3.92 posi, headers, true duals, lift kit, etc. I am also interested in stiffening up the car; it rides like a Buick.
So what's your answer for the 4th gen F-body? What has been your favorite modification?
Most "fun" mods IMO are koni shocks (easily the best thing Ive done to the car), e-cutout, cam.
Before you do anything make sure to search, search, and then search again.
For example: skip the poly trans mount as it seems to only cause excessive vibrations for a small improvement in shift feel, but the poly motor mounts are ok.
Get quality blank or just slotted rotors, drilled rotors have a high tendency to crack, especially if they are cheap (even with regular street driving) - also most ceramic pads are ****, go with some hawk HPS pads, you will love the stopping power.
Skip the STB, they do nothing.
Want to stiffen up the car? Better handling, feel, control, stability? Better (more firm, less jarring) ride too? -> Koni SA's
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=20&ModelID=7
You won't believe you are driving the same car...
If you want more suspension mods for better handling look at Strano springs and strano swaybars (after you have good shocks already).
You can honestly skip or save for later SFCs, LCAs, and torque arm as they make a very little difference at best.
06-10-2013, 10:35 AM
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I don't really know, I would assume it is raspy and drony like most LT ORY set-ups. I'm sure you can find plenty of clips on Youtube. The GMMG/MH exhaust is typically regarded as one of the better sounding exhaust in tone from what I have read on here over time, but as with all exhaust talk it's all subjective and preference.
I'm pretty sure ColoradoSpeed sells the Madhammer (probably others, I don't really shop exhaust systems since I have no need for one), I think it was renamed because GMMG closed.
I'm pretty sure ColoradoSpeed sells the Madhammer (probably others, I don't really shop exhaust systems since I have no need for one), I think it was renamed because GMMG closed.
06-10-2013, 02:08 PM
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1.Bigger sway bars so I can throw the car in drift easier!
2. Cam, cuz its so awesome when everyone in the gas station turns and stares like a pro stocker just pulled up. The power is nice too.
2. Cam, cuz its so awesome when everyone in the gas station turns and stares like a pro stocker just pulled up. The power is nice too.
Cam and Exhaust... or lack thereof