I need your expert judgment I dont have alot of cash so I need to get this right the first time.I have a 97 Z28 with 50,000 original miles so far it has BBK thottle body 52 mm (prob should have got the 58),cold air,high flow cats magnaflow,and flowmaster,6M.Well im getting used to the power and I now need more.What would the best bang for my buck?Also want it more loud and rumbleee,any thoughts on what i should change or do to my exhaust?

your imput is greatly appreciated

 

Pace Setter LT Headers..

 

easy install???

 

How good are you with tools?

 

pretty good, just changed the opti spark and im the one who put the previous mods on des that count lol

 

Then you should be able to handle it.. just bolts, a few busted knuckles, and a little bit of wiring.

 

just one more thing merv,, is that for the sound or for the power or both?

 

Both.

Also get a good cat back at the same time.

 

what do you guys think about a set of gears?

 

That will help also. I am running LT's, Y-pipe, and a Dynomax Bullet dumped infront of the Rear Axle. Nice gain in power, and sound gets deeper..

 

is the car auto or 6 speed?

 

I'd get gears first, most of the the lt1's came with the 2.73's, I have 3.73's in my M6 T/A, I wish she had 4.10's. Shes a little over 2k at 70 MPH. I've also got the ceramic coated Pacesetter LT headers, they are also a good investment. But depending on how much you want to spend I would go with the gears first, they are cheaper to get the job done right, if you get headers you might as well get a cat back unless you plan on running true duels, which I personally have, but wouldn't do again.

 

6 speed manual

im dead on 2k rpm's at 80 mph with stock rims and 245/50/16 tires,,,another thing i was wanting is a little wider tire in the rear any suggestions??

 

4.10s will wake it up, 3.73s if you dont want that big of a change, both don't effect gas milage more than 1-2 mpg with a 6-speed in my experience.

 

Myself being a nitrous junkie...I say spray it...More horsepower for your dollar, and oh boy you'll feel it. I've lost count to how many bottles I've gone through.

 

no dont spray it well if you do dont go with a big shot stay unde 150 shot on stock motor

 

no spray for me thanks,,but thanks for the imput

 

Is your car auto or M6?

 

He's an M6, which came with a 3.42. The only gear change that makes sense is a 4.10, if a gear change is in order.
You already have the rest of the exhaust, so a set of headers would finish what you have already started.
Next would be a good set of gears.
If you want to change the rear tires, 275x40x17 fit in the wheel wells with no problem. You could probably pick up a used pair of wheels in the For Sale section. But it will eat up a significant amount of $$.
And the 52 mm TB is the correct choice, since it matches the intake perfectly.

 

cant afford the 17in swap how bout 16?size?