LIL SS

iTrader: (9)

I have a couple buddies that are new to the LS1 and question different mods. I would like to start a list of best / worst mods to help the newer enthusiast keep from wasting money.

Mods I feel don't do a dam thing are:
K&N FIPK
Timing tricker
Holley Aluminum intake
BBK TB (Better off with a ported TB)


Best mods:
LT Headers
Cut out
N20
TQ Converter for an auto


I'm sure other people will add to the list..

Stone0fFire

cant believe you dont notice the FIPK
are you sure you dont mean the K&N filter?
i know i didnt notice the holley filter.

even the SSRA made a noticeable difference.
that was after a lid, though.

Revelation222

You forgot LID for one of the best. Also, DR's

Two of the worst: Smooth bellows (unless you do it for appearance) and Granetti (did I spell that right?) MAF sensor (very few I have seen gain HP, most lose)

Drew98TA

Granatelli maf and Wasting my time gutting the cats. (my first t/a)

StoleIt

iTrader: (3)

best: my liscense plate and frame...

worst: that was my only mod so im still 100% on the ball.

Revelation222

LMFAO

Ferocity02

iTrader: (60)

Good:
-Cam
-Springs
-Timing Set
-Oil Pump
-Lid
-Air Filter
-Cutout
-SFC's
-MAC's w/ bullet mufflers
-Free mods
-LCA's
-B&M shifter
-Spark plus, NGK's
-Drilled/Slotted rotors
-Spark plug wires

Bad:
-Porting MAF housing
-Flowmaster, aka Crapmaster, Chokemaster, etc... (previous owner installed)



There is a fine line between good and bad, everyone has their own opinions, and it depends on the cars purpose as well.

VETTEX2

worst.........Jet Module............bought it b4 anything else was available back in early 99

Turo

iTrader: (23)

best: headers/true-duals

worst: smooth bellows (not too bad since i used a $6 fernco, not the ~$50 slp one)

ActionJack

Best (mod?): not listed but the stock tires suck and the BFG KDW made a nice difference for off the line. So, tires.....

jrp

iTrader: (16)

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...e+mod+mistakes

Stone0fFire

ha! i ordered the "i pimp slap mustangs" frame from ls1tech
before i ordered my ss4000,
and i still havent even gotten an email from them!
the ss4000 sat in the room for a week,
i failed the install over a couple days
took it to some pisas that did it over the weekend.
and now its in the damn car wasting my MPG!

where in the hell is my frame?!
worst mod ever!!!
even the ASP pulley that i ordered in mid january was shipped yesterday.

David 2002 WS6

iTrader: (7)

So far my mods have been a Radio Shack resistor for disabling the skip shift, an SLP air box lid, a K&N air filter, a locking gasoline cap, and a set of four new Firestone Firehawk SZ tires. All have been worthwhile.

5POINT7

Best mod so far is cam and gears. Gears in particular will really wake your car up and give you this cool humming noise from your rear.
Worst, electic cutout cuz it broke on me! The cutout is really beneficial though, just don't get electric.

sunsetz28

iTrader: (1)

I haven't had any bad mods except for maybe the SLP smooth bellows. But I got that used and just for the looks.

My other mods are all excellent in my opinion.
Magnaflow catback
Ripper shifter
H&R springs
Cue ball shift ****=
SLP air lid, fits great and cleaned up the engine bay a lot. Power increase was barely noticable.

Tranzor

Best Mods I've Done: Headers, gears, lid, Nittos, short shifter, Predator.

Worst Mods I've Done: Flowmaster, SLP y-pipe (notice how neither of those things are on my car anymore?)

WAHUSKER

iTrader: (4)

Best mods:

LT Headers (30+rwhp from PPCs)
Predator (for an A4)
BGRA (for a Ram Air, -.15 sec off ET)
GMAF - or ends (- .25 sec off ET)
Tires - need traction
Suspension - wheel hop will KILL your rear end
I did Adj TQ Arm, LCAs & Brackets, SFCs, 1" Sway Bar, Adj PHB, Shocks & Springs

Worst Mod:

GMAF too lean = Knock = BAD!

And the Best yet to do:

Gears & Torque Converter
Heads & Cam (& then a roll cage....smile)

TaTommyWS6

Best (noticable) mods:

Engine:
--- Hotcam
--- ASP Underdrive Crank Pulley
--- LS6 Intake
--- MAC Mid-Length Headers with Off Road Y-Pipe
--- Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS:
--- SLP Subframe Connectors
--- Bilstein Struts (front)
--- BMR Front & Rear Solid Swaybars (32mm front and 21mm rear)
--- BMR LCA Relocation Brackets

TRANSMISSION & REAR:
--- Spec Star Clutch Stage III Carbon kit + new slave cylinder
--- Lou's Short Stick w/ Billet Aluminum WS6 engraved ball style grip
--- GM 4.10s (In stock 10bolt)

And of course LS1Edit

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Good mods (but not terribly noticable, just good):

Engine:
--- 2nd Baffle removal from hood
--- Whisper Lid
--- Throttle Body Bump Stop Mod
--- Ported Throttle Body with by-pass Pic
--- NGK TR55s & Thundervolt Wires
--- Updated Oil Pump
--- ASP Underdrive Crank Pulley and Tensioner Pulley
--- 28.6lb injectors

SUSPENSION & CHASSIS:
--- BMR Strut Tower Brace
--- BMR Tubular LCAs (poly/rubber)
--- Tubular Panhard Bar (poly)

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WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY:

--- Loudmouth with ORP!!!
--- Smooth bellows!!!
--- Bosche Platinum +4s...

INMY01TA

iTrader: (1)

Worst mod was the LS6 valley cover. Didn'tt help one bit.

Mike02Z

iTrader: (13)

Best mods so far:

TSP Lid
Pro 5.0 with LSS
17 X 9 Wheels
!CAGS

Worst mods so far:
SLP Catback exhaust (apparently not a one people keep complaining about because this exhaust sounds stock to me.)
SLP Smooth Bellows

Not sure yet:
Strut Tower Brace
SLP Cold Air Induction

I've only owned my car since November 03 and it has been covered in my garage bone stock until about 2 weeks ago.This is going to be expensive I think