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

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:28 PM
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i have a 95 formula with catback magnaflow exhaust and k&n air filter i run about 14.1's i wanna be low thirteens what can i do i was thinking about longtube pacesetter headers x pipe and borla mufflers and i dunno what else any ideas
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Pacesetter headers and a y-pipe would be good idea. A single 3 inch cat back is still fine
at your power level and you wont need anything bigger unless you have blower or more
displacement. Nitrous will get you there but make sure you get as much info you can
before using power adders if you are new. 3.42 0r 3.73 gears are good idea but if you
have 3.42 then stick with them if fuel economy is a problem. Can you get away with not
runing cats on the car where you live? I live in florida and we dont do emissions testing anymore.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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i live in orland park illinois and i was thinkin about dumps just cuz it looks nice and sounds better and i dont think i have to test for emissions cuz its 96 and up now so i probably could take off the cats how much power do u think that will give me back and what do u think about throttle bodies wast of money or no?
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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anybody else out there have some suggestions
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by FirebirdFormula95
i live in orland park illinois and i was thinkin about dumps just cuz it looks nice and sounds better and i dont think i have to test for emissions cuz its 96 and up now so i probably could take off the cats how much power do u think that will give me back and what do u think about throttle bodies wast of money or no?
'96 and up for emissions - are you sure? Is this just for IL? If that is true I wish Texas would do the same as they are ***** here in Houston on emissions testing.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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i think it might just be for IL i kno for a fact i dont have to... any mod suggestions
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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A4 or M6? if A4 def a good torque converter, weight reduction, sticky tires, gears etc etc
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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In my A4 I'm hoping for LOW 13s with a stall, 3.42s, cutout, tune, intake, DRs, if not then rockers and LTs and gunning for 12s.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Do you have alot of money to spend or are you on a budget?
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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I would say get a intake, full exhaust, shift kit, and new gears (3.73's if you have 2.73s) if you have 3.23s or above I would forget gears probably wouldnt see TOO MUCH of a difference but dont qoute me on that, so instead I would say a nice torque converter with some radials.

All that for under ~1500 (if you shop around) without installation costs

You would see time slashed in the 1320.
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Originally Posted by FirebirdFormula95
i live in orland park illinois and i was thinkin about dumps just cuz it looks nice and sounds better and i dont think i have to test for emissions cuz its 96 and up now so i probably could take off the cats how much power do u think that will give me back and what do u think about throttle bodies wast of money or no?
I have heard upwards of 10rwhp on dual cat f-bodys, plus you shed a few pounds.
As for TB I would say leave it stock for now until you get into bigger mods...heads/cam wont see a big change.
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yea i'm pretty much outta money now quit my job trying to sell my car and get the same year but m6 for a trade but just looking for ideas i wanted a K&N intake pacesetter headers into an x pipe and borla xr-1 mufflers (dumps) throttle body and i was thinking 3600 stall if i kept the auto any input anyone
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Originally Posted by LSWHO
In my A4 I'm hoping for LOW 13s with a stall, 3.42s, cutout, tune, intake, DRs, if not then rockers and LTs and gunning for 12s.
wow i wish i could do that little and run 12's my stally is when ever lol
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TTT anybody ideas for mods to an LT1 formula
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