LS1 performance mods
if your shortblock is in decent shape, heads, cam, intake, exhaust, and tune can get you well into the 11's while still retaining streetability. How fast do you want to go?
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There a lot of different directions to go. If the car is completely stock I would consider installing an aftermarket lid, and longtube headers to start. Then beyond that a camshaft swap, and gear change. Keep in mind though with a stock 10-bolt rear you will be on borrowed time if you plan on putting a sticky tire on it and getting aggressive with launches. Of course something else to consider as you start to make more power is a clutch swap.
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Most starts usually begin with the following (budget depending of course):
1) LS6 intake
2) Longtube Headers
3) Cam
4) Heads
5) Y-pipe or True-Dual setup/muffler
6) Suspension
7) Gears
8) Tires
9) Clutch
10) Rear (9" or 12 bolt, most common swaps)
Never ending list really haha. Do you plan to stay N/A or introduce a power adder to your application?
-Russ
1) LS6 intake
2) Longtube Headers
3) Cam
4) Heads
5) Y-pipe or True-Dual setup/muffler
6) Suspension
7) Gears
8) Tires
9) Clutch
10) Rear (9" or 12 bolt, most common swaps)
Never ending list really haha. Do you plan to stay N/A or introduce a power adder to your application?
-Russ
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There a lot of different directions to go. If the car is completely stock I would consider installing an aftermarket lid, and longtube headers to start. Then beyond that a camshaft swap, and gear change. Keep in mind though with a stock 10-bolt rear you will be on borrowed time if you plan on putting a sticky tire on it and getting aggressive with launches. Of course something else to consider as you start to make more power is a clutch swap.
Aaron gets it!
-Russ
Lid, Cam, Springs, Headers, 3 Inch Exhaust, Cut-outs, new clutch and a 125 wet shot.
Launch easy until you can get a stronger rearend.
I had a friend put in decent cam, Lid and headers and trap 120 w/M6 SS. All else stock.
I had another friend put in 125 wet shot and trap 122 w/M6 TA. - All else stock
Launch easy until you can get a stronger rearend.
I had a friend put in decent cam, Lid and headers and trap 120 w/M6 SS. All else stock.
I had another friend put in 125 wet shot and trap 122 w/M6 TA. - All else stock