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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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i just traded my lt1 camaro for an ls1 formula trans am i am looking for the best place to start making more power it has and slp lid, maf descreened plastic ends on maf ,slp loud mouth cat back but still has cats and manifolds on it
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 12:25 AM
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Headers and a tune.
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Yes headers, and what year, transmission do you have.
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 01:49 AM
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its a 99 4l60e
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 02:05 AM
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have you all hurd much about bbk headers
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 02:21 AM
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First Do Longtubes
Budget => Pacesetters
Plenty money=> ARH
that along with a good Y with or without cutout or something like true duals with X/dumped.

-Also being a A4, you'll need to stall first if you're gonna cam or wand a good performance increase for $$ spent. For street I recommend Yank SS 3600
-1999 LS1 will need an intake, cheapest being LS6 intake or go to a Fast straight up.

Now you would have most major bolt ons, you can cam the engine.
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 02:37 AM
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are the bbk long tubes anygood
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Old Aug 7, 2013 | 03:36 AM
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are the bbk long tubes anygood
They're cheap. Take that for what it's worth. Listen to what Predator-Z just told you.
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^^ no doubt that's pretty much exactly what I want...then cam n heads.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 01:38 AM
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If you plan to lower your car and want to maintain as much ground clearance possible then the BBK headers do tuck up really good, but their not stainless steel. Now if rust is a concern where you live then I'd go with stainless steel headers like the TSP 1-7/8". If your budget permits then go with ARH 1-7/8" headers. As far as intakes the LS6 or a FAST, if you want a aluminum intake then look at the BBK SSI. You'll also want to get a higher stall TC .
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If you want your car to be instantly funner then do a yank 3600 ss like mentioned above.. It will feel like a whole new car..
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 02:45 AM
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you all hurd much about bbk headers





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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 03:58 AM
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Lol sounds like he can get ahold of a used set fairly cheap!!

I would go TSP 1 7/8 since its affordable and stainless steel...
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 09:52 AM
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Underdrive pullys are a good place to start as well. Inexpensive bolt-on power for sure.
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Old Aug 8, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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Congratulations on your purchase. I went from a 95 Formula to a 99 Trans Am. I have had the Trans Am for over 10 years now. It's such a great car.

LT Headers and a FAST (or LS6). Can't go wrong.
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Originally Posted by Gunslinger09
They're cheap. Take that for what it's worth. Listen to what Predator-Z just told you.
I have a set on my car for the past year and a half no problems.
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