newbie mod mistakes
I think I'll replace them with Dynomax headers. Anyone know the clearance on those?
11-07-2005, 04:47 PM
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1) Not finding LS1tech sooner.
2) Buying a HPP3 - now doing FI, heads, cam, headers, etc. needs dyno tune.
3) MOST IMPORTANT - Not consulting the person who was going to do my dyno tune prior to buying all of the supplies for my setup. I've found that most tuners have different preferances for parts with tuning. It isn't always a matter of which part is going to get you the most, but what the tuner can get out of a specific setup.
2) Buying a HPP3 - now doing FI, heads, cam, headers, etc. needs dyno tune.
3) MOST IMPORTANT - Not consulting the person who was going to do my dyno tune prior to buying all of the supplies for my setup. I've found that most tuners have different preferances for parts with tuning. It isn't always a matter of which part is going to get you the most, but what the tuner can get out of a specific setup.
12-03-2005, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by DrkPhx
I really don't think doing one given mod is really a newbie mistake. I think the biggest and worst newbie mistake is not doing enough research for any given modification. Which leads to second mistake of getting in over one's head, then forced to deal with an unforseen problem. But then again, that is part of the learning process.
As much I hate the search ***** on this board; they do have a valid point. Using the search (it should be called the research button) feature will usually bring up a wealth of information. The LS1 has been around for 7 years now; so if you plan on modding you car; more than likely it has been done before. Which means the problem(s) encountered have been dealt with and fixed by someone else in your situation.
As much I hate the search ***** on this board; they do have a valid point. Using the search (it should be called the research button) feature will usually bring up a wealth of information. The LS1 has been around for 7 years now; so if you plan on modding you car; more than likely it has been done before. Which means the problem(s) encountered have been dealt with and fixed by someone else in your situation.
When I first got my WS6 i was a member of ls1.com (hundreds of lost posts and data after like the eighth time losing of their site)
Every time I have searched on a topic, I get thousands of answers, almost always with different opinions and methods/suggestions, not to mention leading to hours and hours of reading just to end up with a huge grocery list of things to check or possible resolutions, before you know it you have tried all of them and you still get that strange noise that nobody can explain or something of the like.
My suggestion would be first research on whatever it is you want/need to do.
Do as much research as you can. Maybe make some friends in a local club who can help you along with their experiences..ALSO buy a Shop Manual.
I have a huge list of things i would do differently
1. Not getting 12-bolt sooner (blew 2 10-bolts first)
2. Still have my Flowmaster that I bought the car with
3. Hotcam...need I say more
4. Predator
5. SFC's welded in by friend who definetly didnt know what he was doing
6. Not documenting/taking pictures of installs for others to benefit
7. Being broke all the damn time from this car
12-11-2005, 07:58 PM
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Not buying a stall converter as first mod.
I agree...along with putting a damn "dynomouth" on my car w/o cats.
Waste of money, and sounded terrible. Multi exhuast set ups... lots of wasted time & money. I would also rank descreening my MAF right up there. Lastly, ARP balancer bolt. NEVER again!
That's about all I can think of. I see some people here not liking a TQ arm or QA1's... both work fine for me, and the ride is great. I have an SLP lid, price was fine, and it fits better than a few of the other lids I've seen on LS1 cars.
12-12-2005, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by MattDZ28
Not buying a stall converter as first mod.
01-04-2006, 01:15 AM
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so what is so bad with the slp mods (the lid and the maf )please help im a newbie and those were gonna be my 1st mods I just got a 99 SS A4 on new years eve help me before I spend my money
01-04-2006, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by URNZONEBAIT
so what is so bad with the slp mods (the lid and the maf )please help im a newbie and those were gonna be my 1st mods I just got a 99 SS A4 on new years eve help me before I spend my money
Nothing wrong with either, just some were having rubbing issues with the SLP lid on an SS car. And some WS6's. I personally had no fitment issues with the SLP lid. Great quality in my opinion. Better made material as well.
As for the MAF. More of a waste of money as you dont see any real gain on a stock car. And I think some had some sort of driveability issue as well. Stock MAF's flow well enough for moderate mods. Once you start hitting bigger cubes, and FI is where I would consider something other than stock.
01-04-2006, 02:25 AM
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so far the only thing that i have done wrong is buy a used stall from a member on here, had it put in and a week later is was done for, took out my whole trans too. Ended up being a $2600 mistake ..$400 for first stall + $200 to put in, then $1500 for new trans and $400 for new stall + $300 for install of trans/stall. now knowing what i know i could have done the stall myself. but this site has helped from making lots of mistakes, and saved me lots of time and money on install cost too. 
01-04-2006, 12:44 PM
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I'd have to say a newbie BUYING mod mistake would be buying from Summit or Jegs when you should really be buying from the sponsors on the right of the page. Prices are way lower. I'm glad I decided to check them out before I order stuff for my car. Saves lots of money.
01-04-2006, 09:03 PM
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Luckily thanks to this site and LeddySS98 I haven't made many mistakes. when I started modding I did FTRA, whisper lid (fits good) HP Tuners, !CAGS ,and 160* thermo, TB bypass, dropped fan temp w/HP Tuners in one shot. Then got UMI 3pt SFCs bolt on. Got SLP TCS reverse switch, then Lous short stick with stock hurst. Next is True duals, spohn torque arm with driveshaft loop. 12 bolt and textralia clutch.
Only regret is not getting weld on SFC's
Only regret is not getting weld on SFC's
01-09-2006, 10:07 PM
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This is ninetres, TonDss needs to learn how to sign out on my computer 
WOW THIS THREAD IS UNBELIEVEABLE.
I'm still learning every click here but from what I see, my mistakes:
1. de-screening MAF, although I have no problem yet.
2. Not welding y-pipe yet because my claps scrape sometimes...cars lowered....TSP ORY
3. Not "massaging my floorpan" yet to make more room for PS LTs and ORY.
TSP ORY: My buddy got mine to fit in about 10-15 mins tops, but he is damn strong. My header or the Y knock on my floor pan but I think I can fix that. I can't hang any lower than true duals, and there are no flat spots
WOW THIS THREAD IS UNBELIEVEABLE.
I'm still learning every click here but from what I see, my mistakes:
1. de-screening MAF, although I have no problem yet.
2. Not welding y-pipe yet because my claps scrape sometimes...cars lowered....TSP ORY
3. Not "massaging my floorpan" yet to make more room for PS LTs and ORY.
TSP ORY: My buddy got mine to fit in about 10-15 mins tops, but he is damn strong. My header or the Y knock on my floor pan but I think I can fix that. I can't hang any lower than true duals, and there are no flat spots
01-09-2006, 11:09 PM
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my biggest mistake I actually got a list
1 not buying the 01 red ss camaro I was gonna buy ( woulda been 1/5 Paid off already
2. buying my s ten extreme
3 Buying my 5.0 mustang (somebody PLease show me the light , where did I go wrong
I would post pics of my car but I am afraid It is not worthy
1 not buying the 01 red ss camaro I was gonna buy ( woulda been 1/5 Paid off already
2. buying my s ten extreme
3 Buying my 5.0 mustang (somebody PLease show me the light , where did I go wrong
I would post pics of my car but I am afraid It is not worthy
01-21-2006, 03:21 PM
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(1) SLP Maf for my 02 Z/28 No problems or Drivability issues at all with it but now that i am getting a Tune i am told they can't do it with the SLP Maf on their because of the circuitry inside is a pain in the *** to tune around.
(2) Diablo Sport Predator was good for a temp fix on a Automatic tranny it made it shift better but now that i got my Transgo Shiftkit installed i had to take out the program so now i am stuck with an over priced diagnostic toll
(3) Red hid headlight bulbs to match my cars paint they looked cool until driving in the ran but because they have a red tint to them the light quality sucks/ Switched back to Silver star i can see better again
(2) Diablo Sport Predator was good for a temp fix on a Automatic tranny it made it shift better but now that i got my Transgo Shiftkit installed i had to take out the program so now i am stuck with an over priced diagnostic toll
(3) Red hid headlight bulbs to match my cars paint they looked cool until driving in the ran but because they have a red tint to them the light quality sucks/ Switched back to Silver star i can see better again