what to do with 3 grand
08-14-2005, 10:08 PM
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subframe connectors is a must.
next I would get a lid and a full exhaust.
next i would look for a decent cam, and when you do the cam get new pushrods, valvesprings, and timing chain.
if you can do all this yourself it will be around 3,000. you might have to buy some parts used. then i would look into getting a good tune when you get the cam in. usually places charge about 450 for a dyno tune.
I would't recommend doing all of it at once. space it out and see if the mods you put on did anything to the car good/bad.
next I would get a lid and a full exhaust.
next i would look for a decent cam, and when you do the cam get new pushrods, valvesprings, and timing chain.
if you can do all this yourself it will be around 3,000. you might have to buy some parts used. then i would look into getting a good tune when you get the cam in. usually places charge about 450 for a dyno tune.
I would't recommend doing all of it at once. space it out and see if the mods you put on did anything to the car good/bad.
08-14-2005, 10:43 PM
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sweet, thanks alot
here is what I plan to do with the money:
lid
Spohn Sfc's
BMR Lca's
Spohn lca relocation bracket
BMR torque arm
Pacesetter LT's
True Duals
then when I get enough saved up, TEA stage 2 heads/cam package, then 12 bolt when 10 bolt craps out, and Ram HD clutch when stocker goes out and dyno tune by ls1 speed inc.
here is what I plan to do with the money:
lid
Spohn Sfc's
BMR Lca's
Spohn lca relocation bracket
BMR torque arm
Pacesetter LT's
True Duals
then when I get enough saved up, TEA stage 2 heads/cam package, then 12 bolt when 10 bolt craps out, and Ram HD clutch when stocker goes out and dyno tune by ls1 speed inc.
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08-17-2005, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by JustAnIlluzion
long tubes 300
2.5 or 3in true duals 400
lid w/ filter 100
ported TB - homemade
stage 2 ls6 heads w/ cam and all goodies - 2000
dyno tune - 200
dont get a better clutch until your stocker gives out
2.5 or 3in true duals 400
lid w/ filter 100
ported TB - homemade
stage 2 ls6 heads w/ cam and all goodies - 2000
dyno tune - 200
dont get a better clutch until your stocker gives out
o yeah and dont get a shitty hand held. for the price of new tuning software you can get it for a few hundred more and do a hell of a lot more
08-18-2005, 08:54 PM
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funny guy here huh? Thanks for making people not wanna use this site dick. People simply ask questions because they need advise, and have you ever heard of the search button being TO BROAD? Man, some of us need help, then theres the ones like you that must know everything huh?
08-18-2005, 09:25 PM
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Just a question, how fast do you plan on going with the car? I'd say if you're wanting to go 11s or faster or such, maybe look to get a chasis mounted torque arm instead of a normal one. Just a though
08-18-2005, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 01FbTaWs6
funny guy here huh? Thanks for making people not wanna use this site dick. People simply ask questions because they need advise, and have you ever heard of the search button being TO BROAD? Man, some of us need help, then theres the ones like you that must know everything huh?
You asked for opinions and you got mine. If you don't like it, don't ask for it. No need for you to be a dick.
08-19-2005, 06:28 AM
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I 2nd the Ford 9". If you have any welding capability, you can snag one out from under a van, or late-70s F150 (they should be about 66" long), cut/narrow to fit(65.5"), weld on a torque arm mount and make some backing plates, and depending on your 3rd member getup, you'll be ready to go.
OR,
Someone on here said Moser sells a housing and axles for $900ish. get that, find a deal on eBay for a 3rd member set up the way you want it, and you'll have a beefy axle for about half the price of getting a complete unit from Moser, Strange, etc.
OR,
Someone on here said Moser sells a housing and axles for $900ish. get that, find a deal on eBay for a 3rd member set up the way you want it, and you'll have a beefy axle for about half the price of getting a complete unit from Moser, Strange, etc.
08-22-2005, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 01FbTaWs6
don tneed most of this stuff. I have the ls6 intake, which is good enough for a daily driven street car. Also, wouldnt waste my money on the set of kooks when i can get pacesetters for 300.00
have fun moding and enjoy your ride i love mine 
08-22-2005, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JustAnIlluzion
never said he needs new parts, 3k can buy alot of used parts.
Or "stage 2 LS6 heads with cam and all goodies" for $2k???
And a dyno tune for $200 is obviously out of the question, as well.
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08-22-2005, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
How often do you see used duals for sale?
