tips for my mod list?
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tips for my mod list? i have the exhaust done to it already. i have my general ideas ofwhat im doing next. however, i would like a little guidence, i have read the guides and stuff like that on here. i just wanted to outline my upcoming mods, and see if there are any extra tips, brands to stay away from, stuff like that.
ls1 lid conversion
aluminum driveshaft
373s
cam
1.6 or 1.7 RRs (everything else that goes with cam upgrades)
shift kit
tune (i know for sure im doing it through pcmforless)
i will be redoing my exhaust after all this is done, i currently have a 2.25 exhaust with flowmaster muffler, so that will have to go after all this is done (will do LTs ory, and cat will be staying off). this will all be done over about a year or so. im mainly doing this cause i want to know about like what my results may end up being, if im missing anything, and things that may just be a waste of time.
(car is a '94 Z28 A4)
ls1 lid conversion
aluminum driveshaft
373s
cam
1.6 or 1.7 RRs (everything else that goes with cam upgrades)
shift kit
tune (i know for sure im doing it through pcmforless)
i will be redoing my exhaust after all this is done, i currently have a 2.25 exhaust with flowmaster muffler, so that will have to go after all this is done (will do LTs ory, and cat will be staying off). this will all be done over about a year or so. im mainly doing this cause i want to know about like what my results may end up being, if im missing anything, and things that may just be a waste of time.
(car is a '94 Z28 A4)
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you do make a good point on the shift kit
what would be good for the suspension, cause it is starting to get squeeky, should i just redo it all?
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Every last bit counts....especially if your upgrading a known stock part that has issues. JMO
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How much does balancing cost? I picked up an aluminum one off ebay for $100...no more vibrating my whole car like a ************ past 75 MPH with my 4.10 gears. It's also significantly lighter and been proven to show 1.8 HP and 5 lbs of torque gains. Don't believe me? http://www.ws6.com/mod-1.htm
Every last bit counts....especially if your upgrading a known stock part that has issues. JMO
Every last bit counts....especially if your upgrading a known stock part that has issues. JMO
5ftlbs lmao everybit counts on a full race car maybe not a street car. i bet you would never notice the diffrence between the 2 if properly balanced.
Stall it ,Gear it, and the do susspention, after that tranny and engine mods
Stall it ,Gear it, and the do susspention, after that tranny and engine mods
Again, people miss my point COMPLETELY....why spend money on balancing when for that same money you could have UPGRADED to something better in the first place. The OP was the one who brought up alum driveshafts...If it were me I would do gears and alum driveshaft at the same time as mentioned because the vibrations do get worse with gears. Suspension and converter would be better mods for now anyway as others have said.
Again, people miss my point COMPLETELY....why spend money on balancing when for that same money you could have UPGRADED to something better in the first place. The OP was the one who brought up alum driveshafts...If it were me I would do gears and alum driveshaft at the same time as mentioned because the vibrations do get worse with gears. Suspension and converter would be better mods for now anyway as others have said.
Takes a lot more torque than a stock (or mild) LT1 is capable of to break one..replacing the old u-joints however is a good idea.
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The stock ls1 driveshaft can only handle like 500hp??? or somewhere around that right, the lt1 is better for higher hp it can take it........
For suspension at least do lower control arms and torque arm at least
Do Lt
gears
torque converter
cam
intake
ewp
RR ( but I have question about RR, 1.7rr will they work with stock heads or do u need to do anything to support it? If some1 is doing a 383 and gets there heads ported and polished would gettin 1.7rr work and benefit well? ) sorry not tryin to hijack thread, just have always wondered....
And There should be a more updated mod list sticky b.c of all us newer lt owners
like in stages and different routes should to go with if you are wanting to do the different routes there are
For suspension at least do lower control arms and torque arm at least
Do Lt
gears
torque converter
cam
intake
ewp
RR ( but I have question about RR, 1.7rr will they work with stock heads or do u need to do anything to support it? If some1 is doing a 383 and gets there heads ported and polished would gettin 1.7rr work and benefit well? ) sorry not tryin to hijack thread, just have always wondered....
And There should be a more updated mod list sticky b.c of all us newer lt owners
like in stages and different routes should to go with if you are wanting to do the different routes there are
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i am going to be doing sub frame connectors, and suspension work, tires and all that, i did not include that on here because everyone knows that you need a good tire and suspension set up. i am going to be doing the tires really soon, im getting a set of z06 wheels, 17s all the way around, maybe 9.5-10's in the rear, im going to start looking at tires when i get them.
i do have a few questions about the torgue arm and sub frame connectors and all that.
im not looking for the cheapest brand, the way i see things is you get what you pay for. so my question is what would be the best brand to use, what would be the best set up for a DD, but also do good on the track.
(i made this thread knowing there are similar threads, and there are threads about proper cam to use and all that, but some seem to be from awhile ago, and alot of the local shops ive gone to, have said to just spray it, or boost it, which im not looking for)
i do have a few questions about the torgue arm and sub frame connectors and all that.
im not looking for the cheapest brand, the way i see things is you get what you pay for. so my question is what would be the best brand to use, what would be the best set up for a DD, but also do good on the track.
(i made this thread knowing there are similar threads, and there are threads about proper cam to use and all that, but some seem to be from awhile ago, and alot of the local shops ive gone to, have said to just spray it, or boost it, which im not looking for)
