8GTOKLR

iTrader: (6)

Whats up brotheran


I just picked up a 2000 TA(non ramair, non ws6, t-tops) 6 speed with 65,000 miles. The previous owners installed a flowmaster muffler. When I bought the car not even 10 hours after I had the car the clutch blew on the 3rd to 2nd shift I was so stressed thank the car gods for telling to get the extended warranty lol. So GM put in a new clutch disc, pressure plate, pilot bearing, slave cylinder, and throw out bearing. I had an old Hypertech unit laying around so I traded that in for my TA.Also I replaced the all the shocks with the monroe sense it track. What other mod should be next? I know airfilter lids will be a topic but there are so many. Thanks for any comments

frey51

I would suggest getting rid of the chokemaster. They do sound good, but the flow like crap. You should consider picking up a set of longtubes, catted y or offroad y depending on what you want, and then a full catback. Or go true duals off of some lts.

Fry

blkZ28spt

Do searches for free mods and first mods. Read all the stickies, especially in the new enthusiast section.

Edit: PLEASE do not ask any more questions until you search and read the stickies.

BTW: You'll love the car, welcome aboard.

ddnspider

iTrader: (26)

welcome,youll notice a boost with headers,even mids,lower ram air airbox with lid and port the TB

jsnone1

iTrader: (11)

remember certain dealerships get picky when modding....as far as your warranty!!

Viper

iTrader: (6)

Read the thread about mods people wished they hadn't done too, save some headaches on buying crap.

For example

Most feel a MAF is a waste, unless you know someone who can truly tune for it.
Ported TB is good
LS6 intake ( I don't think you have it )
Lid - you'll find most flow the same, a lid is a lid
Exhaust - covered above
Suspension etc, subframes, better LCA's, LCA relocation brackets if you are lowered, adjustable panhard rod if you are lowered.

Modding depends on what you like; straight line or twisties. Check out the autox section and good luck with the TA!!

ddnspider

iTrader: (26)

good point, i noticed a huge difference with subframes and lower control arms!

02 Camaro SS

iTrader: (4)

do a catback immediately as well as a lid. then go headers and ls6 intake manifold

8GTOKLR

iTrader: (6)

Have any of you guys have had that Bo White port your TB? Also I am looking into a ram air hood is it worth the 1,000 when its all said and done for and will it help? I dont intend on doing the free mods cause its not my style no offense to any one but I like the clean look of a bolt on or remove and replace.I am in the country of California so I dont think long tube headers will benefit me in the way of smog and convience. I know edelbrock has some shorties plated nickle then I can have my exhaust guy make the rest. One of you guys said ditch the muffler and go cat back which is cool but which one Borla,Magnaflow, dynomax,ofcourse I would like the best of both worlds cheap and best performing..

And a foot note Last night I rolled up on a 05 gto and it was some old guy with a passenger he didnt do anything which is sad you when buy a 36K + car and you drive 35mph. I should have figured it still had the new car plate on it. I did throw a 4G rev at his window lol

blkZ28spt

Not everybody is into street racing their car just because it can run a 13 second 1/4. You should read up on the free mods and do some of them, you obviously need a little education on the subject. Shorties are essentially a waste of money IMO. Maybe if you can find some used ones.....
Cat-back choice: Read the stickies and search. You will be fine on power so long as you don't get a flowmaster and fine on price if you avoid the expensive crap like B&B, GMMG and Corsa. (GMMG does sound good though)

cyphur

iTrader: (10)

no ****? didn't realize they seceded from the Union already.

long tubes are great, but if you can't get them, go for MAC's and have someone port the primaries.

PLEASE READ jrp's stickies and his mod guides that are found in his sig. that will help you A TON.


blkz28spt......GMMG ain't cheap....but damn it sounds good

blkZ28spt

But Mac's are just as illegal as longtubes, for a CA guy what's the point?

ddnspider

iTrader: (26)

good point,you may as well go all the way if both are in the same category as being illegal.