What to bolt on my LT?
06-21-2009, 09:12 PM
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What to bolt on my LT? I have a 97 z28 i just got not to long ago that i want to modify a bit. I was thinking more along the lines of some bolt ons or something that vould get me to about 380-400 to the ground im just not really sure where to start. Anyone have some suggestions?
06-21-2009, 09:18 PM
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It depends on how many miles are on the engine, if it has alot of mileage I rebuild the bottom end first with polished/reground stock crank, Scat Procomp I beam rods with 7/16th bolts, Manley forged lw pistons, new rings and bearings, new oil pump, and the cam of your choice. That will give you a solid foundation from which to work then get some Ai or LE heads, long tube headers and a catback or true duals. That will put you where you want to be.
06-21-2009, 10:29 PM
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^^^^ what they said.
but honestly man dont be fixated on rwhp #'s they mean nothing. i dn if u plan on drag racing at all but how the car performs is more important. u could have a dyno sheet that says u have 400rwhp but only run 13's at the track (trust me i've seen it a million times) these cars have a lot of power its just all about harnessing it and using it. its all in the detail of ur setup. i am bolt on only and prolly dont even put down 300rwhp but i run mid to low 12's all day at the strip dont worry so much about #'s worry more about how your car will perform. i recommend starting from the rear and going towards the front of the car in modding. build ur car to be able to handle the power b4 adding the power. that way u will never be dissapointed and wont have the car sitting in the garage broke every other week.
but honestly man dont be fixated on rwhp #'s they mean nothing. i dn if u plan on drag racing at all but how the car performs is more important. u could have a dyno sheet that says u have 400rwhp but only run 13's at the track (trust me i've seen it a million times) these cars have a lot of power its just all about harnessing it and using it. its all in the detail of ur setup. i am bolt on only and prolly dont even put down 300rwhp but i run mid to low 12's all day at the strip dont worry so much about #'s worry more about how your car will perform. i recommend starting from the rear and going towards the front of the car in modding. build ur car to be able to handle the power b4 adding the power. that way u will never be dissapointed and wont have the car sitting in the garage broke every other week.
06-21-2009, 10:44 PM
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rear end and bottom end and basic bolt ons first...then consider serious modding...like said above you dont want your car sitting broke every other week...good luck with everything!
