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Old 06-29-2004, 01:43 PM
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Hey guys this is what I have done so far to the car what can I do now?
Old 06-29-2004, 01:47 PM
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What's the budget?
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Cam or a good Heads/Cam package. depends on what the budget is i guess... But id go with a cam and a good valvetrain upgrade. and a GOOD tune. But its all upto u. maybe some n2o.... that would be nice as well...

Let us know what u decide on.
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I'd go with a torque arm and 12 bolt with gears, clutch/converter, and stickey tires. You have done good by beefing up the car so far ( removing the weak links ) mine as well finish. That way whatever type of added power you go with, the car is set to take it. What are you looking to get from the car anyways, drag, street?
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The ASP underdrive pulley is a good mod.It's like $219.You will feel the difference when you put your foot in it.
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LS6 intake and Ported TB would be next if I were you, followed by a cutout, then cam, and finally nitrous. But... you'll need ties to handle all that power, but you've probably already noticed that.
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Thanks for the suggestions.....EVENTUALLY i will get the new heads and cam.....budget isnt a problem...however warranty is!!! It covers drivetrain and powertrain.....so besides hardcore stuff like the heads and cams and supercharger obviously....what can i do?!?
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as JL already stated, what do you plan to use use the car for? its all about planning and research.

also with that warrenty your pretty much only limited to the smaller bolt ons.
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If you don't want to touch the heads/cam because of warranty issues, how about bolting on a supercharger?
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Originally Posted by John95Z28
If you don't want to touch the heads/cam because of warranty issues, how about bolting on a supercharger?
and that doesnt void the warranty how
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Actually, I was considering a Supercharger. So, I went to the dealership, where I bought my car/warranty, to discuss my plan. They had a short list of approved shops for installing a Supercharger - that would NOT void my warranty. So... it all depends on the dealership.
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Originally Posted by jrp
and that doesnt void the warranty how
Like DD966 was saying, a good approach is to run it by the service manager at your local dealership before installing a blower.

I suggested it in the first place because Vortech claims it won't void the warranty. Having said that, I'm sure some dealerships might still try to void you depending on what broke. But on the other hand, a dealership might jerk you around with an unmodified car for no reason at all, just because they feel like it
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hey thanks guys i really appreciate all those things!!! it gives me a good idea of where to go from here....also jrp i am using the car MAINLY as a drag car....but more or less a sunday driver as well ya know? and as to the small bolt ons.....i have NO idea what you mean if you wouldnt mind could you elaborate? thank you!!
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most of the bolt-ons include:
-pulley
-ported TB
-ported MAF
-LS6 intake
-gears
-clutch&shifter or
converter
-torque arm
-sticky tires
-free mods
-plugs&wires

of course N20 & some SC's are essentially bolt-ons, so it depends on your budget, goals, limits, etc...
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If it's a drag car, to hell with the warranty then
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what do pulleys do?!?
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Originally Posted by HmyThaClwn
what do pulleys do?!?
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