Newbie here, a few dumb Qs
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Newbie here, a few dumb Qs I just recently bought an 01 SS M6 from my dad and I'm in the process of selling my 94' Cobra. I love the camaro, and I'll miss the Cobra, but needless to say I got a sweet deal (one of those 0% financing deals <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> )
I got it on the dyno the other day and it put down 315 hp and 324 tq. bone stock w/ 9500 miles on it. I'm happy w/ those #s but I'm ready for the bolt-ons to commence.
Anyways I have a few questions:
-Intakes; I think I've narrowed it down to either the Volant or BMR fabrication (bmrfabrication.com) Is there any real power differences b/w the open filter type and the lid type?
-Mass air meters; I heard the Granatelli sucks and to go w/ the LS6 screenless. Any suggestions?
-Gears; I plan on installing 4.10s very soon. They have always been the best bang-for the-buck w/ mustangs and I figure this applies here as well (?). Is the HPP3 worth it from a h.p standpoint or should I just get the SLP reaclibrator? And also, what is this "paddle" stuff? No idea there.
-Spring; I plan on getting the Eibach pro-kit. Are the relocation brackets really necessary? Weld in or bolt in?
Sorry so long and so many questions but I'm a little new to this chevy stuff <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
I heard as far as LS-1s go this is by far the best site. Any help would be greatly appreciated. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
I got it on the dyno the other day and it put down 315 hp and 324 tq. bone stock w/ 9500 miles on it. I'm happy w/ those #s but I'm ready for the bolt-ons to commence.
Anyways I have a few questions:
-Intakes; I think I've narrowed it down to either the Volant or BMR fabrication (bmrfabrication.com) Is there any real power differences b/w the open filter type and the lid type?
-Mass air meters; I heard the Granatelli sucks and to go w/ the LS6 screenless. Any suggestions?
-Gears; I plan on installing 4.10s very soon. They have always been the best bang-for the-buck w/ mustangs and I figure this applies here as well (?). Is the HPP3 worth it from a h.p standpoint or should I just get the SLP reaclibrator? And also, what is this "paddle" stuff? No idea there.
-Spring; I plan on getting the Eibach pro-kit. Are the relocation brackets really necessary? Weld in or bolt in?
Sorry so long and so many questions but I'm a little new to this chevy stuff <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
I heard as far as LS-1s go this is by far the best site. Any help would be greatly appreciated. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
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From: Mi./Al.
Re: Newbie here, a few dumb Qs Welcome, I think I'd just get a good lid and install a Holley Power Shoot filter, are looking at the Pace MAF? When lowering the car you should install the relocation brackets, some like the weld on kind I'm against welding on these cars so I would go with the bolt on ones. 4:10 gears are bad *** but I wonder if it's your best choice, results vary on the HPP3 so I would pass on it and just get the SLP recalibration module. If you plan on doing long tube headers someday you might want to think twice about lowering your car. Good luck,
Al
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From: Leg Dist #31, WA
Re: Newbie here, a few dumb Qs If yer planning on doing any major mods in the future, or just wanna improve performance, LS1_Edit is looking like the ****. Anymore, the HPP3 is a waste, IMO.
Here's a pic of yer diff: http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...&SHOWEMAIL=Off
Note the big@*** hole where the thrustblock goes in the center of the diff. That's the thrust block sitting at the bottom of the pic. With the fatter ring gear, the stock block don't fit, so SLP sells the "paddle kit" (2 pieces "paddle" past each other? Or maybe it's 'cause they look like paddles?) http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...&SHOWEMAIL=Off
Grinding the stock block (only enough to clear the fat 4.10 ring gear) is fine. Get GM Motive gears. They're about the best (and least hassle).
Yer in the wrong forum for suspension Q's, but I can reiterate what Dark said. I have the SLP LT's and can't hardly make it over the painted lines in the road with them...
Here's a pic of yer diff: http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...&SHOWEMAIL=Off
Note the big@*** hole where the thrustblock goes in the center of the diff. That's the thrust block sitting at the bottom of the pic. With the fatter ring gear, the stock block don't fit, so SLP sells the "paddle kit" (2 pieces "paddle" past each other? Or maybe it's 'cause they look like paddles?) http://www.slponline.com/view_produc...&SHOWEMAIL=Off
Grinding the stock block (only enough to clear the fat 4.10 ring gear) is fine. Get GM Motive gears. They're about the best (and least hassle).
Yer in the wrong forum for suspension Q's, but I can reiterate what Dark said. I have the SLP LT's and can't hardly make it over the painted lines in the road with them...
