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Old 06-30-2008, 09:32 PM
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I got about 2k to spend on the LS1. If you'll had my mods what would you do next. I'm thinking, 25% underdrive pulley, replace the flowmaster with a magnaflow, a electric cutout or 2 and a ftra. What do ya think?
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full bolt ons and a nice cam, along with a tune.
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2k? id go with a cam, tune and stall if your an A4?
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its time for a nice combo set.heads/cam
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when I do a cam I also have to replace the springs right. I'll have to get a shop to install that for me and that'll cost me.
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Originally Posted by 94TRANS
2k? id go with a cam, tune and stall if your an A4?
x2--you can really wake up the a4 cars with the right stall
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would the yank or vig 3500 be the right stall. My car is a dd with 91k and 10 bolt rear.
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cam, stall, and cutouts. possibly longtubes if you could get em for a good price.
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cam/stall/longtubes and a tune.maybe some drs if you have money left
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I already have Lt's installed. So I guess I'm going with cam maybe heads with a stall and tune. Do you'll think Ill hit high 11's
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Originally Posted by boola1341
I got about 2k to spend on the LS1. If you'll had my mods what would you do next. I'm thinking, 25% underdrive pulley, replace the flowmaster with a magnaflow, a electric cutout or 2 and a ftra. What do ya think?
My $0.02....contact one of the sponsors...Va Speed (see you're in Virginia). They have a package for 243 (LS6 heads) + 228/230 cam that'll net 430RWHP.

Otherwise, better exhaust for sure + cam/springs/pushrods <or> a cutout + cam package + Fast 92/92.

Good luck whatever route you go.

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Originally Posted by boola1341
when I do a cam I also have to replace the springs right. I'll have to get a shop to install that for me and that'll cost me.
it's not that hard to do yourself. there's good how-to articles around. ls1howto.com has some of em... with 2k you can do quite a bit if you do stuff yourself. i got ls2 heads for $400 shipped. another $400-800 and you can have them ported and polished. cam is $400. valvesprings about $150-200. you'd be right around $2000 when you're done and have a sweet setup
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honestly, i would go ahead and get a beefed up tranny if it were me.
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Cam and stall for sure. Either that or get the GOOD set of heads for starters.
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On an auto? If it was a manual....yes, I'd agree. Seen auto cars running 10's on the stocker, though. Think the $$ would be better spent on cam or related item......
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Used longtubes, nitrous, tune, tires
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that will be about 2k


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Originally Posted by boola1341
I got about 2k to spend on the LS1. If you'll had my mods what would you do next. I'm thinking, 25% underdrive pulley, replace the flowmaster with a magnaflow, a electric cutout or 2 and a ftra. What do ya think?
i would opt for a 4k stall and g5x3ish cam. then get a nice set of drag wheels and tires. that would easily put you in the mid-11s on motor. if you have any dough left over put it toward an n2o kit.
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Originally Posted by s346k
i would opt for a 4k stall and g5x3ish cam. then get a nice set of drag wheels and tires. that would easily put you in the mid-11s on motor. if you have any dough left over put it toward an n2o kit.
X2!!!!Good advice.



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