2000 WS6 needing some help
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2000 WS6 needing some help Alright, I'm new to modding and to this car and I need some help. It's a 6 speed, has the SLP package on it, a K&N filter, and an Eibrach Spring kit. All of which, was on the car when I bought it in april of last year.
Now, as far as short term (within this year) is concerned I would like to be pushing 400 rwhp and as far as long term is concerned my goal is low 12's, maybe high 11's. As I said, I really do not know where to start or look so any help would be appreciated.
Now, as far as short term (within this year) is concerned I would like to be pushing 400 rwhp and as far as long term is concerned my goal is low 12's, maybe high 11's. As I said, I really do not know where to start or look so any help would be appreciated.
You have a lot of reading to do. Run through all of the stickies. For your information, there are two members on this site with just full bolt ons and a tune with drag radials. Both probably running around 350ish-360ish rwhp. One has ran 12 flat and the other I believe ran a 12.1
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And (appx) what would the cost of all that be if it had to be done through a shop?
@Blueknight
I have been reading through a lot of stickies but I just really don't know where to start.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...old-video.html
And are you manual or auto tranny?
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Alot of people go the Off road y-pipe path because of fitment issues. But until you get around 450+ hp you wont have to worry about the y-pipe restricting your power output. And x-pipe i think makes a little better sound..
Also, do the installation yourself. Not to hard. And if you live in Oregon you are welcome to use my tools if you need em
Also, do the installation yourself. Not to hard. And if you live in Oregon you are welcome to use my tools if you need em
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alright - long tube headers, an x-pipe or O/R y-pipe exhaust system, an ls6 intake manifold, and a tune and i'm good to go?
also, what the hell is this 9" i keep seeing float around the site, i know it has something to do with the rear end but idk what it means.
also, what the hell is this 9" i keep seeing float around the site, i know it has something to do with the rear end but idk what it means.
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The 9inch that you're referring to is a Ford 9inch rear end. Which is a great rear end to customize for just about any car, they are strong and reliable if built properly.
You can also go with a GM 12 bolt as well as a Dana 60 if you want to upgrade.
Here's an article for some reading material:
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...son/index.html
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Eventually with all the launching and stress put on the GM 10 Bolt rear end, it will break, especially if you go over 400 RWHP. Many people have gotten by years on their stock 10 bolt, some have "beefed" them up. Most will fail eventually if you are beating on it often so an upgrade will be in order.
The 9inch that you're referring to is a Ford 9inch rear end. Which is a great rear end to customize for just about any car, they are strong and reliable if built properly.
You can also go with a GM 12 bolt as well as a Dana 60 if you want to upgrade.
Here's an article for some reading material:
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...son/index.html
The 9inch that you're referring to is a Ford 9inch rear end. Which is a great rear end to customize for just about any car, they are strong and reliable if built properly.
You can also go with a GM 12 bolt as well as a Dana 60 if you want to upgrade.
Here's an article for some reading material:
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...son/index.html
and thanks to everyone else as well.
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Oh, I've been looking more in to TD systems and I forgot to mention my car is lowered. So if I'm not getting the exhaust custom, I'm going to have clearance issues with an x-pipe won't I?
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You're lower 1.5" right? It depends on how big the pipes are. Dual 2.5" you will probably get by. Some people get by with 3" systems but they usually aren't lowered that much. There is a sticky at the top this branch of the forum you should read.
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is you rear suspension stock?good suspension up grades can help the car hook up better.sub frame connectors,rear lower control arms,adjustable torque arm and many more.for engine mods,LS6 intake BBK 85 mm TB,TSP 228 cam kit.cam ,springs,push rod for $590.
for the ls6 intake swap, its as easy as just replacing the mani? anything else needed for the swap? the coolant pipe or anything? looks like the LS6 intake is $549 bucks from WS6-store...pricey...
And don't waste you money on a brand new LS6 intake manifold. I almost made that mistake and would have regretted it. 10hp is not worth $600. Buy it used in the classifieds for around $300. I actually got mine shipped for $275
^^^haha, thanks bro....good stuff...I have ur install video saved for future install refrence.
I may not do it on the block thats in the car now. Its a '00 WS6 ( LS1 of course ) it has 158,xxx miles and the ear is broke off from 1 of the starter bolts on the block...pisses me off cause I didnt catch it when I bought it....and of course an alumn block has its disadvance of replacing the ear
but for future modding, it is saved
I may not do it on the block thats in the car now. Its a '00 WS6 ( LS1 of course ) it has 158,xxx miles and the ear is broke off from 1 of the starter bolts on the block...pisses me off cause I didnt catch it when I bought it....and of course an alumn block has its disadvance of replacing the ear
but for future modding, it is saved
