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Engine mods
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Teching In
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From: Hamilton, MA
Engine mods Hey im brand new to ls1tech and was just wondering if anyone had any input on what to start out with for engine mods. I have an 01 ws.6 that is stock and is daily driven except for the winter months. Thanks guys.
-Jared
-Jared
Could not agree more. I have a 2001 also and the first thing I did was a sub frame connector followed by a C.A.I, new plugs and MSD wires, long tube headers with a catted y pipe, 3 inch cat back exhaust and a good dyno tune and you will be surprised what you'll end up wrhp.
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the WS6 store and TSP is a good place to look around for stuff.get a good converter,$700.check the exhaust sticky for ideas .save up for good heads and a custom cam,$2100.read alot and ask alot of questions to get the most bang for you buck.
you can do the slp cold air kit with lid for around $375. a bigger throttle body like bbk's 85mm for around $350 i think. theres tons of info on this site and tons of ppl that will help out.
i beleive if you have an auto you can throw a shift kit on it? ( i have a m6 so im not so sure haha) but read so you wanna be fast it will give you all the basic bolt ons and mods you can do to your car with very user friendly definitions of what everything does
Mod 1 buy a compact car for a daily driver.
Mod 2 strip ever last bit of extra weight out of the car and jam in the biggest forced induction/nitrous sucking motor that can afford. Then add 30lbs of boost or a 300 shot of nitrous maybe both.
By following the Mod 1, Mod 2 schedule you will not have wasted the other 20 modding steps that will happen before you reach Mod 1
Mod 2 strip ever last bit of extra weight out of the car and jam in the biggest forced induction/nitrous sucking motor that can afford. Then add 30lbs of boost or a 300 shot of nitrous maybe both.
By following the Mod 1, Mod 2 schedule you will not have wasted the other 20 modding steps that will happen before you reach Mod 1
Staging Lane
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From: Washington State
Start with a Good converter. (Yank, Precision or circle D). Our cars make enough power to go low 12's if you can get the motor into the power quicker.
After that Id suggest gears, plugs and wires, filter lid, headers, an exhaust and a tune by "frost" or local dyno.
You will see the biggest improvement from a converter and a transmission tune; then gears.
After that Id suggest gears, plugs and wires, filter lid, headers, an exhaust and a tune by "frost" or local dyno.
You will see the biggest improvement from a converter and a transmission tune; then gears.
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From: Hamilton, MA
Start with a Good converter. (Yank, Precision or circle D). Our cars make enough power to go low 12's if you can get the motor into the power quicker.
After that Id suggest gears, plugs and wires, filter lid, headers, an exhaust and a tune by "frost" or local dyno.
You will see the biggest improvement from a converter and a transmission tune; then gears.
After that Id suggest gears, plugs and wires, filter lid, headers, an exhaust and a tune by "frost" or local dyno.
You will see the biggest improvement from a converter and a transmission tune; then gears.
Just a reminder that these cars were pretty well engineered from the start. The minor bolt ons don't make too much of a difference but you start changing very much and you are going to notice your gas mileage going away and your ride comfort taking a hit.
Staging Lane
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From: Washington State
If you are planning more mode later or want the converter locked up under full throttle you may want a multi disc. If not you could run a single. Like orange juice said, your mileage will be affected and your car will act differently. Call the manufacturer for their suggestion on what product to buy. Also, take mine and everyone else's opinion with a grain of salt.
I did a cam, exhaust and shift kit first. It took me from a 13.6 average to a 13.1 average; with a best of 12.94. I wish I had done a converter and gears first.
I did a cam, exhaust and shift kit first. It took me from a 13.6 average to a 13.1 average; with a best of 12.94. I wish I had done a converter and gears first.
Where to start really depends more on on where you want to end up. You looking for a few extra HP or are you trying to reach a particular goal?
It's so easy to start with the basic bolt ons and the free mods that are worthwhile, however you might be better served to bypass some of those expenses depending on the direction you're trying to go.
For instance, if you are a nitrous fan and are just trying to hit the 12's at the track, slap on 100 shot and a good tire and get to work. If you have greater goals understand that these parts all must compliment each other properly to maximize the benefits -- i.e. your stall selection should compliment your gear selection, cam selection, etc.
My recommendation: figure out what your end goal is and then read up on each of the individual mods that could get you there. Once you decide your going with a specific mod, then we can help guide you better on specific product choices.
It's so easy to start with the basic bolt ons and the free mods that are worthwhile, however you might be better served to bypass some of those expenses depending on the direction you're trying to go.
For instance, if you are a nitrous fan and are just trying to hit the 12's at the track, slap on 100 shot and a good tire and get to work. If you have greater goals understand that these parts all must compliment each other properly to maximize the benefits -- i.e. your stall selection should compliment your gear selection, cam selection, etc.
My recommendation: figure out what your end goal is and then read up on each of the individual mods that could get you there. Once you decide your going with a specific mod, then we can help guide you better on specific product choices.
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From: Hamilton, MA
Im thinking i want to do a nice induction system and exhaust system for now. I want to try and keep the comfort of the ride the best i can. Im not going to be at the track every weekend i dont live close enough to one
