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Can't decide what mod to do over the winter?

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Old 12-18-2008, 02:29 AM
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Default Can't decide what mod to do over the winter?

Well its time to put away the car and bring out the wrangler but I want to do a little work and yes a little. I can't decide what to do. I really want to change the look a little but come on everyone loves performance. Please help me make up my mind on what to do first.
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headers first, ls6 second.... and then some wheels, hood....

DONT BUY DIABLOSPORT TUNER! you will not "feel" a performance gain from it... back in a day when my brother had his 2002 z28 i bought him a tuner and personally drove it after; it drove the same performance wise... waste of money imo...

Dyno tune however FTMFW
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Longtubes and full exhaust i would say and maybe a lid. good starter mods that your going to feel a performance diff from.
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i put wheels and lower mainly because i like the look and performance of some good lowering springs/shocks and wheel.

i mainly did it because i got z06 wheels with tires, koni 4/4, hotchkis lower springs, and a double adjustable phb all for 1k so it was too great of a deal to pass up.

do whatever money allows. but i like a solid foundation rather than having power and not getting all out of it.
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^ agree. go for the looks/lowering. plus, your car probably will feel a little faster when lowered, and i guess it will be from better traction. these cars are fast stock but the suspension isn't the best.
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how about do them all?
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headers are also my winter project
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Get some stainless steel headers
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+1 for LT headers!
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LT headers

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Do the LT's to a full exhaust first then do the LS6 IM after. Also if your deciding to do the headers i suggest you do the Motor Mounts. Your already under that car and have everything apart, you might as well. Its just going to save you the hassle later on if you plan on doing motor mounts, Just my .02
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Originally Posted by 2000SS1979
LT headers

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I'm with him
headers not doubt My 1/4 mile times went from 13.6's to 13.1's




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