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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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So I have a 98 SS, and all I've done to it is a SLP lid, Magnaflow cutback and NITTO 555 tires, and fixing some cosmetic stuff. I don't want to get header/cam/stall yet, just because its my daily driver. So the question is what can I do to get my car performing better. Please be patient with me, I'm pretty new at this. Thanks.
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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Forgot to say up top, I was thinking about a FAST intake manifold and throttle body...any thoughts.
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BRAVES 737
Forgot to say up top, I was thinking about a FAST intake manifold and throttle body...any thoughts.
I would of thought a fast would be pointless if you didn't intend on progressing
With a cam head and headers
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BRAVES 737
So I have a 98 SS, and all I've done to it is a SLP lid, Magnaflow cutback and NITTO 555 tires, and fixing some cosmetic stuff. I don't want to get header/cam/stall yet, just because its my daily driver. So the question is what can I do to get my car performing better. Please be patient with me, I'm pretty new at this. Thanks.
What is wrong with long tube headers for a daily driver? We have a great selection of LTs and going with LTs isn't going to "hurt" a daily driver. Actually it'll probably make it a lot more fun.

http://www.coloradospeed.com/1998200...2557_2573.html
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 04:13 PM
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I would start off with the cheaper mods that you can easily gain from. Starting w/ Longtube headers(they can still be quiet with slp dual dual mufflers) and ls6 intake manifold. Next would be a stall and gears, then move on to a cam and supporting mods & of course a tune
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I would really consider headers but if you are against it I would look into the Fast 92mm setup
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Free mods like FRA mod, EGR delete to start, and like everybody else said, I'd really consider a set of headers. Won't hurt drivability one bit and frankly, short of a set of heads or a cam, the single biggest bang for the buck mod you'll do to your F-body.
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Originally Posted by hsvgtsr
I would of thought a fast would be pointless if you didn't intend on progressing
With a cam head and headers
ditto
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