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performance hey guys this is my first thread but ive been reading for a while now but im stuck on deciding on what performance parts i can get now i have a 2006 ss impala with a k&n cold air 2.5 cat back with no resonator with flowmaster 44 and a diablosport programmer i have run out of ideas on what to get. i was thinking of some headers but for the performance gain i would rather save my money for some rocker arms or something. i work on jet engines for a living so i have mechanical abilities the only problem is that this is my only car so i need something i can put on in like 2-6 hours any help?
Headers would probably help out more than rocker arms. Other than that, replacing the Flowmasters with another muffler would help some and getting a custom wideband tune are a few places to start.
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thanks we have a local dyno tuning here but i just havent had the time to call them for a dyno and a tune i tried getting a 2008 g8 gt the other day but the dealer wasnt budging they were giving me 9k for my car and 23k for the g8 but i still owe alot but they wanted 30k plus 1500 in cash and i couldnt do it but ive been tryin to talk my wife into lettin me get a gto but im about to have another baby so i dont think a 2 door would work out to good
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I tried to find thw link but theres 1.95 roller rockers that have been tested to 18hp at the wheels. I remember calling the place and they said stock springs would be fine too. I'll keep looking though.
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http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...=953&catid=104
Ah hah! I found it. Hope this helps.
Edit: Oh yea. I was told you gotta take the alternator out to get the back valve cover off, besides that its supposed to be easy.
Ah hah! I found it. Hope this helps.
Edit: Oh yea. I was told you gotta take the alternator out to get the back valve cover off, besides that its supposed to be easy.
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nah, just a little bit of twisting does the trick, had mine off a few times and the alternator does not jave to be touched.
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If you don't want the headers,then get a Hogan DP and have Lew adjust your Diablo programer...You could also port your TB and Intake mani...
Me I have an 08 ImpSS and with the Headers,K & N aircharger,MagnaFlow catback, I'm seeing great results...
*EDIT* Now I just need to get her tuned,that's if I keep her...
If you don't want the headers,then get a Hogan DP and have Lew adjust your Diablo programer...You could also port your TB and Intake mani...
Me I have an 08 ImpSS and with the Headers,K & N aircharger,MagnaFlow catback, I'm seeing great results...
*EDIT* Now I just need to get her tuned,that's if I keep her...
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see with the headers i looked at it and thats one hell of a squeeze in the back i dont have any lifts or anything special to move the engine thats why i was looking at the rockers now about the rockers could i just replace them and not any push rods or springs?
Install wasn't that hard just time consuming,I just saw your from Cali....if your in So Cal we could meet up some time,check out on another rides...
http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...=953&catid=104
Ah hah! I found it. Hope this helps.
Edit: Oh yea. I was told you gotta take the alternator out to get the back valve cover off, besides that its supposed to be easy.
Ah hah! I found it. Hope this helps.
Edit: Oh yea. I was told you gotta take the alternator out to get the back valve cover off, besides that its supposed to be easy.
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alright so the question is what does this down pipe actually do if i would get one it will mostly be the catted one since i have a baby about to arive here in less then two weeks cant have it to loud
More like limited flow vs. flow (performance aspect) and passing vs. failing inspection respectively.
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well im not worried about inspection since my car is registered in arizona and we dont have inspections were im from and the smell to i dont think my wife would like that smell at all
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I would go with the headers... Check out the group buy we are doing now and sign up with WilliamGT... The headers will be worth the money IMO.... The headers cost $599 with the group buy and will cost you 900+ if you buy them from Thorley individually.