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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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I just bought 07 impala ss last week. Im looking for advice on what kind of mods to do first. I have about $1500 to spend right now and wanna spend it wisely. Any info appreciated
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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welcome sir. i would say a tune. cold air intake. and a down pipe..
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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thank you. is there any brands you recommend
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Welcome,first mod I would do is save another $1500 for TEP Trans.Check out the sticky about how many trans problems there are.Then I would start modding the motor after you have built trans.I learned the hard way $3000 later
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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Welcome aboard! Post some pics.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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A few cosmetic cheap mods in this thread.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/ls4-front...em-grille.html
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CAI Intake FTW.

I personally do not have one, but I hear good things lol.
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Welcome,first mod I would do is save another $1500 for TEP Trans.Check out the sticky about how many trans problems there are.Then I would start modding the motor after you have built trans.I learned the hard way $3000 later
And you don't even need to spend $3000. You can get an "improved" trans from TEP for $1650. This is all that is needed for a simple bolt-on car, and will be perfectly reliable. If you're gonna start adding LS6 intake, headers, or a power-adder, then you'll need the better hardware, like Dom is suggesting above.

Our transmissions are ticking time-bombs, and it's the first thing I would upgrade for reliability. Besides, they're more fun with a shift-kit!
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Also, cheap mod, relatively, Don Rome modified strut braces - I ordered mine last week, heard great things about them. 185 bucks for front and rear including brackets and shipping. Cannot wait until they arrive!
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And you don't even need to spend $3000. You can get an "improved" trans from TEP for $1650. This is all that is needed for a simple bolt-on car, and will be perfectly reliable. If you're gonna start adding LS6 intake, headers, or a power-adder, then you'll need the better hardware, like Dom is suggesting above.

Our transmissions are ticking time-bombs, and it's the first thing I would upgrade for reliability. Besides, they're more fun with a shift-kit!
Mine was so much because shipping,core charge,and ECM/TCM upgrade,after its all said and done it should be around $2600
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welcome sir. i would say a tune. cold air intake. and a down pipe..
This and a trans cooler to start. Then save for transmission upgrades.
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This and a trans cooler to start. Then save for transmission upgrades.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Thanks everyone for the welcome. What programmer works well with our cars.
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Welcome!!! sorry ur not a gxp! lol.
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Originally Posted by 07ssChevyimpala
Thanks everyone for the welcome. What programmer works well with our cars.
No handheld (ie. Superchips/Diablo Preditor, etc) work for 07+. Diablo only works for 06.
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There is a dyno shop a mile down the road from me i will get in touch with them and go from there.
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Originally Posted by 07ssChevyimpala
There is a dyno shop a mile down the road from me i will get in touch with them and go from there.
thats gonna net you the most gains and will be better than a handheld
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Originally Posted by 07ssChevyimpala
There is a dyno shop a mile down the road from me i will get in touch with them and go from there.
Just make sure you do your mods before taking it for a dyno tune.Btw welcome !!! Where are my manners LOL
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