As some may be aware, I picked up a bone stock 98 ws6 the other day. Only mods were a flowmaster cat-back exhaust and a spec (stage 2) clutch. I have about 2500 to play with. What would you suggest? New or Used items

 

WS6Store.com
98-99 LS1 SLP Air Box Lid 98-99 LS1 SLP Air Box Lid
$89.95

98-02 LS1 Fbody Austin Performance Super Sucker Ram Air Kit (SSRA) - Cars with A/C 98-02 LS1 Fbody Austin Performance Super Sucker Ram Air Kit (SSRA) - Cars with A/C
- Shipping Standard Ground Shipping
$186.00

98-02 GM Performance LS6 Intake Manifold 98-02 GM Performance LS6 Intake Manifold
$519.95

98-02 LS1 F-Body Texas Speed & Performance 1 7/8" Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers, Race-Style 98-02 LS1 F-Body Texas Speed & Performance 1 7/8" Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers, Race-Style
- Gaskets Exhaust Manifold Gaskets - Pair
- O2 Extensions? No Thanks
- Optional Y-Pipe Include Texas Speed Offroad Ypipe
$654.98

98-02 LS1 Magnaflow Replacement Muffler 98-02 LS1 Magnaflow Replacement Muffler
$129.99

98-02 LS1 MSD/NGK Spark Plugs & Wires Combo 98-02 LS1 MSD/NGK Spark Plugs & Wires Combo
- Color Red
- Options TR-55
$74.99

93-02 SLP Bilstein Shock Package 93-02 SLP Bilstein Shock Package
$384.99

98-02 LS1 Prothane Motor & Transmission Mounts Kit 98-02 LS1 Prothane Motor & Transmission Mounts Kit
- Color Black
$74.99

93-02 RPM Speed 3-Point Subframe Connectors 93-02 RPM Speed 3-Point Subframe Connectors
$189.99

82-02 RPM Speed Lower Control Arms 82-02 RPM Speed Lower Control Arms
- Color Black
$93.99

Sub-Total: $2,399.82

 

^^ thats a good list, the new motor mounts was the best mod ive done

 

You could save some money shopping around a little and buying used parts, but copying and pasting the shopping cart all from one vendor was the easiest way to make the list. I'd probably buy the LS6 intake used and use the extra cash on a ported TB, MAF ends, and a mail order tune.

 

Actually picked up an ls6 intake and SLP lid today for 175 locally. Have a set of 1 3/4" long tubes on the way i picked up for 150 on craigslist.

 

The intake and lid is good, but depending what headers those craigslist headers are the tsp ones above are the ones to get.

You sure its a ls6 and not a ls1 with no egr right?

 

Yes it is an ls6 from my buddies wrecked c5z.

 

Definitely save some cash by buying some parts used. However, im not sure if you mentioned it OP, but id probably do maintenance first. Like oil change, new tires, plugs, brakes etc... If all thats checked out, then move on to the fun stuff

 

Luckily the lady I bought it off of handed me a stack of receipts of all of that within the last 500 miles, minues the tires (which are still in ok shape). So I get to jump right in.

 

Please do not touch the car. Unless you are planning on racing your car, modifying a car is the worst thing that can happen to it. Modifying never stops. There will always be John across town that has a faster car. Put your money in the best tires and suspension. Modifying and speeding tickets go hand-in-hand. A clean car is always outstanding.

 

^^^this guy is Mr Buzz Killington lol. OP have fun with your new car, but do be careful these cars can be a handful.

 

not sure if serious?

 

Is it worth it to do a ssra on a ws6?

 

No, the taller airbox makes the gains very very small.

 

Your from WV? Im down in Logan lol. This car is gonna be used track/street. I have a stage 2 cobalt for my DD duties. I bought this for a toy to play with a build something that I can say Ive built. With that being said. Picked up a pair of 243 heads with patriot valve springs and a comp cam today for 500 bucks

 

Keep saving for more mods. Such as heads and cam swap

 

^^^^ Post above yours lol....Just picked up 243 heads and comp cam lol

 

damn you have gotten lucky with some of these deals...wish I could find some like this locally too

 

I just cant wait to get some time off to get this stuff put on. Then start saving for a moser rear end lol

 

When you get ready "Bluecat" is an excellent tuner down in Ashland, Kentucky. Jr. totaled a 900 WHP Camaro convertible out on Corridor G last month. He had 2yrs. and $25k in the motor. Basically, he had it wide open in 5th gear. Thank goodness he lived. They had to look to find him. The car disintegrated.