LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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Im looking for my next mod, I currently have;

BBK Mid-length headers and ORY
Borla Cat-Back with no plate in it
Pro5.0 Shifter with LSS
160* Stat and manual fan switch


I was thinking about going with LT's, ORX and Bullets under the axle out the back, but would I really gain that much from it? Enough to justify new headers, the time putting them in, and the lost ground clearance?

My current best times are in my sig, my set ups pretty basic, but Im doing well with what I have I think..

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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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get the pacesetter lt's, the pacesetter ory pipe, and one single bullit and connect it straight to the y pipe, great tone (actually really loud), i can say i picked up a full tenth from just doing the bullit and taking off the hooker cat back.
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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i would go with some suspenion mods...such as some LCA's,a panhard bar and some subframe connectors...it will help your ETs. IMO
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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Some tint or wheels and if your satisfied with your looks maybe some gears, intake parts or suspension.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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I would put on 1.6 rockers, new valve springs, or get it tuned(mail order) before I re did the exhuast.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Rims to get rid of the crap you have on there now.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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I think the black/white setup looks ok. I would say go heads and cam and really start having fun with the car.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Vendetta
Rims to get rid of the crap you have on there now.


Ohhhhh, Sick Burn!!!!

Tony.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Vendetta
Rims to get rid of the crap you have on there now.

**** that, black rims make the car haha. I'll eventually get black powdercoated drag lites, but thats a ways away, I'm happy with how it looks for now, no need to do anymore, it gets tons of compliments

Deffinatly NOT doing ORY, if Im gonna re-do my exhaust it will be a TD set up.

How much would I gain with a CAI?

As far as a tune, I know I need one bad, but I dont really want to do a mail order, Im looking for a local dyno shop that can do it right, and give me a sheet
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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I suggest either a Moroso CAI or some 4.10's.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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I would get the Tune from Madz28 ( i have it) Long tubes and a Cai. Those mods got me the times in the sig.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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I dont know about the dyno tune. After reading up on other forums. Some of the dyno tunes leave a ton left on the table. Most shops will only put it on the dyno 2 or 3 pulls and then say its done. For example someone on another forum went to a recommended lt1 dyno tuner and after 3 pulls they said it was maxxed out and he went home did some datalogging and home tunning and ended up find like 20 something odd more horsepower. After reading that im gonna do mail order tunes and try and perfect them on my own.
I would suggest some intake or the springs and rockers. Some people claim awesome gains from springs on high mileage lt1s just because the stock ones are so worn out. Plus its maintenance and performance oriented, just a way to make yourself feel even better about doing it. haha
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