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Old 07-24-2013 | 08:52 AM
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Have a 99 Camaro Z28. I have the SLP intake and SLP LM2 catback. I'm new to the LS1 game. What upgrades would ya'll suggest next?

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Old 07-24-2013 | 09:09 AM
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If it's an auto, technically speaking an aftermarket torque converter bolts on...so that would be the best! lol

Finishing the exhaust with headers/y-pipe would be next.

A tune is recommended to get the most out of either, and should definitely be done for converter to ensure proper transmission functioning. (You'll need a trans cooler with the converter as well)
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My best bolt on would be headers..... With a tune and the various other mods, I put down a respectable 350rwhp 360rwtq
Old 07-24-2013 | 10:19 AM
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Id say long tubes. Best overall mod for me was the cam.
Old 07-24-2013 | 10:21 AM
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Best mod for a M6 car would be the MGW shifter and knowing how to shift fast as ****. I do second the long tube headers; well worth it.
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My favorite is a exhast system. Might not be the most powerfull, but it made the car a blast to drive imo
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It is a manual transmission and I already have the B&M sport shifter, so I'm guessing the long tubes are the next step?

Any suggestions on brand? I have mostly SLP things on the car, but they are a bit mre expensive than most.
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Headers and exhaust best bolt on. A stall is not considered a bolt on.
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The best bolt ons are the ones you can afford right now With that said...do you have a budget in mind for now?
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id get a quality set of LTs.
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Originally Posted by JDEP162
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Old 07-25-2013 | 02:59 AM
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Id say long tubes. Best overall mod for me was the cam.




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Headers and exhaust best bolt on. A stall is not considered a bolt on.
No one asked you Joe!

Haha but yeah I was being sarcastic. I mean it is the best cost effective mod for an auto.

I put nitrous in the same category, you could say it technically bolts in but there is a lot more to it then just unbolting something and bolting something new in.
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Since you have a 99 I'd say ls6 intake and long tubes.
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How much money do you want to spend?
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I would honestly put tsp lt's on it as first mod. Might as well get them. Their not much more than pacesetters.
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You can always bolt on a procharger lol
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As far as budget goes, I'd like to stay under $800.


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