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Staging Lane
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noobie Hi all, im new to the forums and im not sure if i navigated right. I hope im in the right place, i have a 2002 camaro z28 with 38,000 miles on it. I was wondering what the very best headers, intake, and exhaust system would be. And if anyone knows where i could get any of that stuff for a good price. Also i wanted to know if there were any little projects that i could do to it that would add a decent amount of hp but also keep the cost below 1000. What im trying to say is that besides the headers, exhaust system, and intake, what the most hp i can get out of the car for under 1000. Besides nos, because i dont want to do nos just yet.One of my goals is to have this thing realy fuc!ing loud, i want to hear it a mile away. Also i heard that the 02 z28 has a governor on it, how can i take it off?
thunder racing will get you everything you need. I have a direct flo lid, magnaflow muffler and a 3600 vigilante converter ( no headers) and the car goes low 12s..(with all the traction stuff, ie. lower control arms, Qa1 adjustable shocks, random tech adjustable torque arm and drag radials).my 2001 formula has 38,000 miles like yours.. good luck.
Launching!
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From: Kentucky
You can start off with the free mods, and then get into the bolt ons. Different people are going to give you different opinions about what mods to do first and especially what brands to go with and where to get them.
Free mods:
FRA http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...am_air_mod.htm
TB coolant bypass http://www.installuniversity.com/ins.../tb_bypass.htm
You can also port & polish the throttle body and grind the bump stop down, or hire it out. There are sponsors on this site that can do it for you for about $100 like http://www.performancethrottlebodies.com/
For purchases, I recommend starting with an airbox lid. They're affordable at about $100 shipped, and provide a good starting point. You have the LS6 intake, so I'd leave it alone for now.
I didn't see your tranny type posted, but if it's auto then a stall will make you considerably faster, but not add HP. A stall will cost $500-700, but will make a big difference.
Another option would be to put on dual exhaust. If you want loud, you can add headers and have an exhaust shop run pipes to dump before the rear axle and put turndowns on them for close to what a stall would run.
Free mods:
FRA http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...am_air_mod.htm
TB coolant bypass http://www.installuniversity.com/ins.../tb_bypass.htm
You can also port & polish the throttle body and grind the bump stop down, or hire it out. There are sponsors on this site that can do it for you for about $100 like http://www.performancethrottlebodies.com/
For purchases, I recommend starting with an airbox lid. They're affordable at about $100 shipped, and provide a good starting point. You have the LS6 intake, so I'd leave it alone for now.
I didn't see your tranny type posted, but if it's auto then a stall will make you considerably faster, but not add HP. A stall will cost $500-700, but will make a big difference.
Another option would be to put on dual exhaust. If you want loud, you can add headers and have an exhaust shop run pipes to dump before the rear axle and put turndowns on them for close to what a stall would run.
There is a search button you can use near the log out button, it will lead you to your destiny....
Maybe this thread will see the llama, that would be great, cough..cough..
It doesn't have a gov. unless it came with less than Z-rated tires, which is called a speed limiter. Also, try to stay away from saying 'nos' as in NAWWWSSS. NOS is a brand of nitrous systems. You'll catch hell b/c mainly ricers say that.
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well, a port & polish of the t/b and MAF (no cost just time), get a lid and a k&n ($200 new with shipping), then i would go LT's and TD's since you want it loud (around $900 for both), pretty good horsepower for around $1100, then get you a good tune and you should be happy for a little while
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Launching!
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Kentucky
Originally Posted by craz28
more power besides bolt ons? I heard the ms4 camshaft puts down lots of power 
"All New Magic Stick 4 Camshaft!
Magic Stick V.4 239/242, .649"/.609" Camshaft With Your Choice of Lobe Seperation (111 LSA Standard)
The Magic Stick V4 camshaft is Texas Speed's premier LS1 camshaft!
The MS4 camshaft is the result of extensive engine dyno testing & research! Engine dyno results have shown over 80 horsepower gains with no other changes on a stock 2001 LS1 engine!!
2300-6800 RPM Power Band with a peak around 6400rpm; This is an excellent performance camshaft with a rough idle! Custom tuning and PRC dual valve spring kit required
This camshaft typically gains approximately 60+rwhp!"
Loads of power, but not a very streetable cam for the average driver though. Look at the power band. For an auto, you'd need a stall first.