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Old 02-16-2009, 08:03 PM
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Ok I have been out of the game for awhile and have forgotten most of my vast knowledge as it pertains to LS1's that are not 98's. I have a friend who is not computer literate and has an 01 SS with only a CAI and wants to get the best bang for his buck for $1,000.00 . We have friends that can do the install of everything for free so labor is not a factor. What do you guys think ?
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cam/pacesetter longtubes/ ported tb and tune
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with the cam don't forget the money for the upgraded springs, pushrods, etc. also with the LTs he would need a new y-pipe.
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Longtubes are a definite if he doesn't have any already, cam and springs, or a little bit of spray
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save it for when the trans blows out of warranty
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Pretty much everyone has the same idea I do, anyone have recommendations on a cam for this type setup something around a 226? I purchased my G5X1 when it was the new thing on the block to show you how long its been for me.
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As far as bang for the buck goes, nothing beats a properly done nitrous kit.
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Originally Posted by Konstantine16
As far as bang for the buck goes, nothing beats a properly done nitrous kit.
X2 ... If you have a grand and you want the most power that you can get right away, you can't beat a good sized wet shot. You could get a good kit with all the safety windows and junk for a grand... In the short term that is the best bang for your buck. Long term... LTs and Duals(would be really nice with free labor for a custom set).
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Thunder Racing LS1 Cam Swap Package w/ Single Valve Springs (99-TR224/227-114 <thats the part number) $600
pace setter headers/ o/r y-pipe and o2 sensor extensions $400

theres your grand now all you need is a tune (would be better if you could do a ls6 intake and ported tb also)
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Originally Posted by nastychevelle
Thunder Racing LS1 Cam Swap Package w/ Single Valve Springs (99-TR224/227-114 <thats the part number) $600
pace setter headers/ o/r y-pipe and o2 sensor extensions $400

theres your grand now all you need is a tune (would be better if you could do a ls6 intake and ported tb also)
did the later model camaros 01 & 02s already have a different intake possibly LS6?
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Originally Posted by popocamaro2
did the later model camaros 01 & 02s already have a different intake possibly LS6?
honestly idk someone else might be able to help you out on this one

but ported TB's are cheap so that might be a good investment if your going over 1k
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Is his car an auto or 6 speed. If it is an auto and he doesn't care for the nitrous I would say a torque converter. Put some more cash with that and get long tubes.
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01's and 02's had a ls6 intake from the factory..............get the dremel out and port your own tb
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Longtubes and FTRA intake
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don't even think about a cam if it's auto on the stock stall. stall first.

but yes i agree with longtubes, and suspension is always fun. i did everything in my sig and a bunch more little stuff for under $1000. bought almost everything used and installed it all myself.
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full exhaust, and a lid if you dont have one, ported stock tb. i wouldnt jump into a cam with 1k




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