kokingSS

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okay well, ive got my headers, lid, and cut-out, but now im stuck as to what to do next? should i go with a nice cam or should i go with a rearend? i want the power that the cam offers, but then again i am tired of not grabing any traction and want to get a new rearend. so i was wondering what you guys think?

Smoke Panther

iTrader: (10)

a cam will break the rear end...so get a 12-bolt first

bryan04h

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i vote rear end, then cam

rk_2000_Z/28

iTrader: (3)

If you've got the money than get the stronger rear end. Than you can add some sticky tires and give a proper launch.

The Black Mamba

Port your TB first. If you are planning to get a big cam, then don't worry about the rear-end as much. If you plan on going for a mid-range cam though, I would suggest upgrading the rearend first.

I might also suggest placing some SFC on it. They aren't much, around $150 or so I believe and will definitely help with peace of mind and stability.

chavez885

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I vote work on your suspension so you can put what you have to the ground.

Mike@HSW

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your looking at two very different priced options here. about a 1000 for a cam/install, or 3000 for a rear/install plus another 400+ for tires. Not to mention the other suspension upgrades you need. before you know it your 5 grand in the hole. if you are a strip guy and plan to make more and more power, then i would say go for the rear. if do it now and get it out of the way, at least you will get some cash for your 10 bolt. dont forget to really launch the car, you'll need a clutch as well

if your a street guy that doesnt race much then a decent cam will wake this up, but you will have a difficult time putting it to the ground. a cam will not break the rear end, launching and shifting hard will. with a decent cam you can put down numbers of 400+. and make that car a lot of fun to drive. personally i would do the cam now and then start saving for a 9 inch.

The Black Mamba

$1,000 for a cam install? Who's doing the work, joe blow? It's almost $1,000 in parts (if you buy new), granted, you don't have to change stuff like the timing chain/oil pump, but it is recommended. I'd say for a good tune+install of a cam, you're talking $2,200+ done by a professional. If you are doing it yourself, 1,300-1500 for parts+tune. A lot of the local performance shops around here won't do cam swaps without removing the engine from Fbodys, so it is quite expensive...

EndlessSummer85

He was just using those as estimates not exact amounts...

LrngCrv

I vote rear end, if you have the money and plan on doing more mods later get that done. The 12-bolt was near the beginning of my list.

SlowZ28/SS

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I say cam.... a rearend wont help your traction....but suspension and stickies will. Is is a a4 or m6? That could make the decision go either way also....

rk_2000_Z/28

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You start upgrading the suspension and adding sticky tires, you'll be replacing the rearend eventually even if you don't want too...

1 stiff suspensin+1 set of sticky tires+1 hard launch=a stock rearend that looks like a jigsaw puzzle

LrngCrv

He has an M6. A rear end will help him with traction because of the fact that he can use slicks w/o fear of breaking is 10-bolt. SFCs, LCAs, etc. is needed too but that stuff isn't too expensive and can be purchased/installed easy.

The Black Mamba

The stickier the tires, the more wear the rear-end takes. It will probably break with a midrange cam and a DR eventually...

waldershrek

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Always my first mods besides exhaust. That way all your power adding mods that follow are giving you the most benefit since all your extra power is making it to the ground and not going up in a cloud of white smoke.

99 LS1

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+1 for the rearend, IMO that's someting always to worry about and you'll be getting it out the way

But the suspension idea isn't something to throw out of the picture either, definitely a very good bet.

1Loudz28

iTrader: (47)

i would get the rearend, cuz its gunna break soon or later, leavin u stuck. cams dont break.

CJDZ24_Z28

iTrader: (75)

Port your TB and get a SSRA.

wickedbluess

iTrader: (20)

I vote rearend !

EastTnZ28

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Rear with a steeper gear. You'll be able to feel the difference. .02