400hp?
turbo=massive money all said and done right
stick to bolt ons for now, to do a turbo setup right look to spend at least 7k all said and done.
do long tubes, ls6 intake if it doesnt have it already, stall if auto, gears. and have a quick reliable car for a relatively small amount of money.
stick to bolt ons for now, to do a turbo setup right look to spend at least 7k all said and done.
do long tubes, ls6 intake if it doesnt have it already, stall if auto, gears. and have a quick reliable car for a relatively small amount of money.
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i thought the WS6 rims were a little more slender-looking as well... mine look jus like (in the picture) those and i have a normal TA, check my sig...
PS - i agree, you shouldn't have sold the oldie...
PS - i agree, you shouldn't have sold the oldie...
Why don't you make sure you can get the car first.. I know it is nice to dream but no reason to make threads about it every week.
After you get the car then start with you simple bolt ons and go from there.
After you get the car then start with you simple bolt ons and go from there.
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I check the door codes when I looked at the car and it says "WS6"..
I would get either one you can get.. You will fall in love with either one.
Hey bro, remember get the car that will put a bigger smile on your face when your looking at it.
And don't cheap out on mods, especially when you are going to throw a turbine at it. It seems that most breaks I have seen with boost on the stock motor are catastrophic. Like alot of people are suggesting, take your time and build it. Forge the motor, get a rear, chassis, etc... Dont get the car and immediately throw a turbine at it with the money you can spare. If it breaks you'll be stuck looking at it until you can afford to fix it. Enjoy it when you have it bro
And don't cheap out on mods, especially when you are going to throw a turbine at it. It seems that most breaks I have seen with boost on the stock motor are catastrophic. Like alot of people are suggesting, take your time and build it. Forge the motor, get a rear, chassis, etc... Dont get the car and immediately throw a turbine at it with the money you can spare. If it breaks you'll be stuck looking at it until you can afford to fix it. Enjoy it when you have it bro
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Got my car lol.. So once my Camaro sells I will about about $800, what mods should I do? My car has catback, Volant intake and a few other mysterious mods. Not looking to loose gas mileage..
A few people have said P&P TB and ls6 intake. What else? And what gains will I see?
A few people have said P&P TB and ls6 intake. What else? And what gains will I see?
Last edited by retardedpenguin; Oct 26, 2009 at 06:16 PM.
nice car man i am also in the same boat.
i just bought a 2000 firehawk and insearch of that 400 mark myself.... i just ordered headers and y pipe, lid and LS6 intake... once bolted on and tuned i will start the search for a good head cam combo
i just bought a 2000 firehawk and insearch of that 400 mark myself.... i just ordered headers and y pipe, lid and LS6 intake... once bolted on and tuned i will start the search for a good head cam combo
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Sweet man, let me know what numbers you pull with those mods.
Got my car lol.. So once my Camaro sells I will about about $800, what mods should I do? My car has catback, Volant intake and a few other mysterious mods. Not looking to loose gas mileage..
A few people have said P&P TB and ls6 intake. What else? And what gains will I see?
A few people have said P&P TB and ls6 intake. What else? And what gains will I see?
But wait, a4s for for sissy babies, not to impress high school girls..
Since I'm sure you won't go for that (smart decision if you want a quicker car).. I would do a decent nitrous kit used for around 450-500$.. Fuel pump for 80$ and a put the rest towards a tune.... OR, I have a timing tricker and you wouldn't even need a tune, I'd let it go for cheap.
Congrats retardedpenguin, sorry sounds like an insult but congrats fella. Take your time and research what you need to do. There is alot of knowledge available on this site. You have all the time in the world to mod the car to get the horsepower you are looking for. Very nice car by the way, got to love those Red WS6s 
If your looking for a little more power for now, finish the exhaust (longtubes and y pipe) on it and LS6 intake for sure. Just make sure you get a tune with the longtubes, they will throw your air fuel ratio off most of the time. Neither will really hurt your gas mileage at all, and should put you in the 350whp ballpark after it's tuned.
If your looking for a little more power for now, finish the exhaust (longtubes and y pipe) on it and LS6 intake for sure. Just make sure you get a tune with the longtubes, they will throw your air fuel ratio off most of the time. Neither will really hurt your gas mileage at all, and should put you in the 350whp ballpark after it's tuned.
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I would do an a4 swap with a 4000 converter.. You will come out with a little bit more money and be much faster.
But wait, a4s for for sissy babies, not to impress high school girls..
Since I'm sure you won't go for that (smart decision if you want a quicker car).. I would do a decent nitrous kit used for around 450-500$.. Fuel pump for 80$ and a put the rest towards a tune.... OR, I have a timing tricker and you wouldn't even need a tune, I'd let it go for cheap.
But wait, a4s for for sissy babies, not to impress high school girls..
Since I'm sure you won't go for that (smart decision if you want a quicker car).. I would do a decent nitrous kit used for around 450-500$.. Fuel pump for 80$ and a put the rest towards a tune.... OR, I have a timing tricker and you wouldn't even need a tune, I'd let it go for cheap.
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