LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

What Bolt-ons

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 10:37 PM
Share
  #21  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
a new rearend. u have a shity 10 bolt rear with if i can remember a 3.40 gear. u will brake it with puting more power in the motor. that rear cant even handle stock power. i sugest u buy a moser 12 bolt with either 3.73 or 4.10
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 10:43 PM
Share
  #22  
rickyracer25's Avatar
rickyracer25
TECH Regular
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 443
Likes: 0
Default
wait till it breaks
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 10:46 PM
Share
  #23  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
after suspension id go with a cam and heads try afr 205 with 66cc chambers with double titanuim springs.
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 10:47 PM
Share
  #24  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
after that time for a new drive shaft if u havnt burnt out a clutch yet
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 10:49 PM
Share
  #25  
rickyracer25's Avatar
rickyracer25
TECH Regular
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 443
Likes: 0
Default
do all the suspension mods after you start making a little bit of power. unless you plan on doing some auto crossing
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:00 PM
Share
  #26  
mycamaroSS's Avatar
mycamaroSS
Thread Starter
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,821
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos/Plano, Texas
Default
yea im buying 315 eagle f1's real soon!!!
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:07 PM
Share
  #27  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
no man buy some drag radials. but if u do that then plan on buying a new rear. you will get all traction my friend
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:08 PM
Share
  #28  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
those tires are crap and over priced
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:09 PM
Share
  #29  
mycamaroSS's Avatar
mycamaroSS
Thread Starter
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,821
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos/Plano, Texas
Default
so what size should i get 295 or 285(size i have on now) and could i buy drag radials at a discount tire or tire rack?
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:13 PM
Share
  #30  
mycamaroSS's Avatar
mycamaroSS
Thread Starter
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,821
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos/Plano, Texas
Default
what about 305's because they dont have 285 or 295's dude i like these tires, thanks for telling me about em' and their affordable
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:14 PM
Share
  #31  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
discount tire direct. thats were i got mine. 275 is the widest u can put on a stock rim. buy nitto 555r dr for the back and if u want put those eagles on the front or just buy bfg for the front. up front i got bfg kdw's and in the back i got nitto 555r dr good all around
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:15 PM
Share
  #32  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
if u do that u would need a wider wheel i think 18x10.5
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:15 PM
Share
  #33  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
anything past 275 u need to buy a wider wheel
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:16 PM
Share
  #34  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
a good first mod would be a short stick on a new shifter like a pro 5.0 or a b&m ripper
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:17 PM
Share
  #35  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
i would go with a pro 5.0 with a ws6 store short stick 6" not the 6.5. realy good setup
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:18 PM
Share
  #36  
mycamaroSS's Avatar
mycamaroSS
Thread Starter
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,821
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos/Plano, Texas
Default
well right now the 285's have been good, there have been no problems.....i love the look of how big they are, but if it's not safe than ill go to 275
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:18 PM
Share
  #37  
mycamaroSS's Avatar
mycamaroSS
Thread Starter
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,821
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos/Plano, Texas
Default
i have a b&m pro shifter, and racing clutch
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:20 PM
Share
  #38  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
u need to buy a short stick to put on that ripper. a big world of difference
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:20 PM
Share
  #39  
mycamaroSS's Avatar
mycamaroSS
Thread Starter
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,821
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos/Plano, Texas
Default
k ill look into it hey 275x40 is good right
Reply
0
Old Dec 6, 2006 | 11:21 PM
Share
  #40  
Disturbed Bird's Avatar
Disturbed Bird
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,562
Likes: 0
From: Savannah, GA
Default
diffent. not safe. i would not recommend it and wouldnt no anyone that would.
Reply
0



Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:12 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE