rbgetz

i've had my 96 z with the automatic for about a year now and need upgrades. Im a broke college kid but will have a full time job this summer for a little income. i already have the obvious coi, cat-back system and a zgate autoshifter modded to fit. in the next couple weeks im planning on upgrading to a set of longtube pacesetters with a cutout and y pipe. what would be the best step to take next? i was thinking cam or differential? any opinions?

MasterTomos

iTrader: (15)

A decent stall, like a Yank, Circle D, or Vigilante along with some drag radials will make a huge difference and also allow you to more comfortably do a more aggressive cam at a later point if you choose to go that route. Make sure you grab a tranny cooler then too.

Longtubes, ORY, and a catback are a great place to start. Good choice on the pacesetters. There's a ton of different cat back exhausts to choose from.

Another great step is weight reduction and suspension. Take out the spare tire, get rid of the EGR/AIR stuff, buy some lighter rims, ect ect. Subframe connectors, panhard rod, strut tower brace, ect are all great starting points too.

rbgetz

already has wider rear tires. any idea on prices for any of that or good brands?

rbgetz

and i know that going up in size for the tb is a waste without a ported intake manifold so how about work on heads, intake manifold, basically just the top end? i'd like to have a plan before i just start buyin some random parts. maybe even good combinations and packages online

ahritchie

iTrader: (1)

Just call Advanced Induction or Lloyd Elliot for a heads/cam package or visit their websites for ideas...