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Old 03-22-2004, 08:27 PM
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i have 1200 give or take a little and i need to go faster. whats the most i can get for my money ( no N20) im thinking LT's and some tuning. maybe some suspension? i dont know just tell me whta you would do with 1200
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Longtube headers and a pair of nitto's
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Originally Posted by Gr8WhtLS1
i have 1200 give or take a little and i need to go faster. whats the most i can get for my money ( no N20) im thinking LT's and some tuning. maybe some suspension? i dont know just tell me whta you would do with 1200
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Get a cam kit and some LT's.
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i would get a nitrous express kit 4 550,texas speed long tubes 4 289,and nittos 4 320 a set,and u would b checking out.
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I say drop that cash into my hands and this will give you some weight reduction headers, cam then save for a adjustable torque arm and lower control arms to help you hook!!! BTW don't forget tuning with your header and cam upgrades
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I would get nitto's first or maybe save for a rearend.
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buy a used cam off the forums from somebody, get some cheaper headers like the hookers, and get some nittos. That would be a badass setup.
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are you going to streetrace or race at the track? cause if your going to race at a track Nitto's are a waste of time get some ET streets 26x11.5x16 and a big boy cam(T-rex, G5X2, M2).thats about $1200 bucks and you should drop from the 13.0's you probably do now to about 12.0's.
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Originally Posted by Gr8WhtLS1
i have 1200 give or take a little and i need to go faster. whats the most i can get for my money ( no N20) im thinking LT's and some tuning. maybe some suspension? i dont know just tell me whta you would do with 1200
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TSP 231/237 Cam Package 700
Pacesetter LTs (TSP has them too) 350
Send PC to TSP for tunning 150 (They are FAST)

+50 RWHP with stock heads i beleive.

Just my O2,
Scott

P.S. Jason correct me if im wrong.

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i dont want a cam right now im not going to break into such a fresh motor(25000miles)im trading my bent up ws6 wheels for $300 and 4 16" camaro rims. then im looking for someone to buy a McCleod SDK clutch, its new in the box. honestly i bought for no reason at all,my clutch slipped on day when i revved it and dropped it going 20mph, so i bought a new one and never put it in. i think im just going to save for a 12 bolt with 4.11 and in the mean time ill put ET streets on the 16's and see how lng my 10 bolt holds up!hey, what size ET streets for the rims 26x10.5x16 or 26x11.5x16?
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i would keep that clutch, because once you start putting those kind of mods on your car and getting it that traction with those tires, you'll gonna need it real quick IMO.

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True! True! I might keep it but I really want long tubes. Im selling it for more than what i paid so i might buy another one later.
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lts....
cut out ...(duh)
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Stock, mine ran like a 13.67 @ 103, I added the suncoast ram air and pacesetter LT's with an ORY and dropped to a 13 flat @ 108 something (actually in my sig. is what i added). And this is on a 255 35 17" tire as well. (60' time was almost identacle) (only have 17+8" rims). But yea, get some headers man! youll like the power!

Or like they mentioned above... You can get a very nice cam kit for a little less than that but you might have to install it yourself to stay under the 1200 dollar mark (or go to some performance shop, ive gotten guotes for a complete install for cam and all valve train for under 1200) . I think ls1howto or installuniversity or the camaro website has a really nice write up on the cam install and matter of fact on the header install too. Your choice, either way you cant go wrong. I wouldnt get tires until you can REALLY feel the tires slip and get sideways.. Anyway, all good. later.

Nitro Daves in I think waco does some bad *** cam installs. Dont have website. Find the number and give him a call. He is real cool and some of the guys from S.A. Have spent the day up there and they all talk highly up him.

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