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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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I have 1997 M6 LT1 Camaro. My current mods are:

Hooker LT's
3 in. X with bullets and turndowns
Moroso CAI
LCA's
Strut tower brace.
Hurst pistol grip/short shifter.

I want to eventually go 396 S/C'ed.. I am thinking a Stage 3 clutch by spec.. What do you think?..
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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torque arm
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Old Sep 13, 2006 | 11:27 PM
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i would say gears..but if you are gettting the engine soon then you will probley need a new rear..
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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Some people tell me i need to get all the stuff that is going to break the easiest- beefed up.. Like the rear end, driveshaft, get a new tranny..? but i am not sure what to do next..
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SFC's, EWP, TQ arm, and PNH Bar.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by LT1dude
Some people tell me i need to get all the stuff that is going to break the easiest- beefed up.. Like the rear end, driveshaft, get a new tranny..? but i am not sure what to do next..
Well you can do that, kinda have it pre-preped when you have the new motor in. Thats what I did.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LT1dude
Hurst pistol grip/short shifter
I dont have any suggestions for ya, but if thats an actual pistol grip id like to know where you got it. (not just a screw on ****). Ive been looking for one forever.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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The pistol grip is just a screw on ****. Had to have a guy at work make a fitting to match the shifter ****..
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