best upgrades.....
best upgrades..... i bought a 2000 Camaro SS about a month ago i got it for $15,900 and it only has 27000 miles on it the car is in great condition and im going to begin upgrading its performance thinkin about starting with headers and an exhaust...if i am willing to spend about 5-8 grand on this car maybe 10 what can i do IN ORDER to best upgrade its performance..thanks
if you actually plan on spending 10 grand, you're gonna have a lot of power, soo......
1. subframe connectors
2. 12 bolt rear end ( very important if it's a m6 and you're going to add more power)
3. lid
4. LT headers, ORY, catback ( or an electric cutout )
5. heads and cam or some sort of forced induction and their supporting mods.
6. new clutch for a manual / stall converter for auto should be thrown in there somewhere. like 3-5. and a better intake if you don't already have the ls6 intake on you're 2000.
that should give you some REALLY good power man and should be in you're price range, if you are a ls1 newb. research ALL of you're mods first and what brand etc. b/c that is alot of money to make mistakes with, you can do it right the first time and have quite a bit left over again i can't stress enough research, ask questions, and read stickies.
1. subframe connectors
2. 12 bolt rear end ( very important if it's a m6 and you're going to add more power)
3. lid
4. LT headers, ORY, catback ( or an electric cutout )
5. heads and cam or some sort of forced induction and their supporting mods.
6. new clutch for a manual / stall converter for auto should be thrown in there somewhere. like 3-5. and a better intake if you don't already have the ls6 intake on you're 2000.
that should give you some REALLY good power man and should be in you're price range, if you are a ls1 newb. research ALL of you're mods first and what brand etc. b/c that is alot of money to make mistakes with, you can do it right the first time and have quite a bit left over again i can't stress enough research, ask questions, and read stickies.
not to bust your ***** or anything, but that post is wayyyyyyyy to vague. there are a million ways to modify your car, it depends what you want out of it.
What kind of car do you want in the end. The stripped down dragster look, a stock looking peppy daily driver, A really good handling autoX car, the show car look, the complete overkill blower out of the hood, a sleeper?
Tell us what you want to do with your car, and how you want to drive it, and we can help you with individual mods
What kind of car do you want in the end. The stripped down dragster look, a stock looking peppy daily driver, A really good handling autoX car, the show car look, the complete overkill blower out of the hood, a sleeper?
Tell us what you want to do with your car, and how you want to drive it, and we can help you with individual mods
Originally Posted by rdeterman
the forums are your friend.. search... read... search... read.. thats how alot of us have learned
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i'm in the same situation but no immediate money to spend. i'm holding off on everything so that i can go turbo more specifically an sts style. i bought a lid and thats it for now because i don't want to get exhaust end parts if i do go sts style.
i got sfc's, panhard bar, and shock tower brace. haven't installed yet. and a torque converter.
my order would be
1. lid ($89) or skip lid till funds for turbo are there
2. Suspension Parts stb,sfc,shocks,springs, whatever else($500-1000)
3. torque converter ($700-900 installed)
4.TURBO and supporting mods-60lb injectors,fuel pump, fuel rails, TUNE ($5k-8k)
5. Rock On Transmission ($1k-2k) when stock a4 goes out
6. New rear end when the stock goes out ($1k-2k)
Should be good for about a 430 rwhp daily around $10k in mods
i'm doing this to keep the stock bottom end and get a good and hopefully reliable daily that's cali smog legal. you will have to read more because you can easily get 430 hp for much less in mods but that depends on what you feel fit. the above is just what i would do if i had $10k available for my Camaro today. Read the forum cause i've been doing it for months. DAILY!!!
i'm in the same situation but no immediate money to spend. i'm holding off on everything so that i can go turbo more specifically an sts style. i bought a lid and thats it for now because i don't want to get exhaust end parts if i do go sts style.
i got sfc's, panhard bar, and shock tower brace. haven't installed yet. and a torque converter.
my order would be
1. lid ($89) or skip lid till funds for turbo are there
2. Suspension Parts stb,sfc,shocks,springs, whatever else($500-1000)
3. torque converter ($700-900 installed)
4.TURBO and supporting mods-60lb injectors,fuel pump, fuel rails, TUNE ($5k-8k)
5. Rock On Transmission ($1k-2k) when stock a4 goes out
6. New rear end when the stock goes out ($1k-2k)
Should be good for about a 430 rwhp daily around $10k in mods
i'm doing this to keep the stock bottom end and get a good and hopefully reliable daily that's cali smog legal. you will have to read more because you can easily get 430 hp for much less in mods but that depends on what you feel fit. the above is just what i would do if i had $10k available for my Camaro today. Read the forum cause i've been doing it for months. DAILY!!!
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You need to do tons of research and read the sticky's in this forum. Lots of info to tell you what you want to do.
If I had 10 grand, I would love to do a supercharger, along with the neccesities for that kind of power.
If I had 10 grand, I would love to do a supercharger, along with the neccesities for that kind of power.
Originally Posted by camaroextra
not to bust your ***** or anything, but that post is wayyyyyyyy to vague. there are a million ways to modify your car, it depends what you want out of it.
What kind of car do you want in the end. The stripped down dragster look, a stock looking peppy daily driver, A really good handling autoX car, the show car look, the complete overkill blower out of the hood, a sleeper?
Tell us what you want to do with your car, and how you want to drive it, and we can help you with individual mods
What kind of car do you want in the end. The stripped down dragster look, a stock looking peppy daily driver, A really good handling autoX car, the show car look, the complete overkill blower out of the hood, a sleeper?
Tell us what you want to do with your car, and how you want to drive it, and we can help you with individual mods
these forums are your best friend dude.......read and read send a personal message to someone whos fast or has a set up you like and ask them 4 advice, make sure you do your homework b4 u buy anything big and set goals for yourself.
You already got a budget so now what are u going to use your car for????? drag car/street/daily driver........so plan accordinally, my camaro is going to be a weekend car,that will see alot of street action and not 2 much track so my goal is about 400rwhp...... i want to keep it real drivable thats the goal i set now you gotta know what mods your going to have and how will they affect your goal, and dont forget supporting mods power is nothing if its killing you, talk to local guys in your town ask them about shops/installlations etc........good luck and may the force of Zora be with you
You already got a budget so now what are u going to use your car for????? drag car/street/daily driver........so plan accordinally, my camaro is going to be a weekend car,that will see alot of street action and not 2 much track so my goal is about 400rwhp...... i want to keep it real drivable thats the goal i set now you gotta know what mods your going to have and how will they affect your goal, and dont forget supporting mods power is nothing if its killing you, talk to local guys in your town ask them about shops/installlations etc........good luck and may the force of Zora be with you
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Originally Posted by who281
i bought a 2000 Camaro SS about a month ago i got it for $15,900 and it only has 27000 miles on it the car is in great condition and im going to begin upgrading its performance thinkin about starting with headers and an exhaust...if i am willing to spend about 5-8 grand on this car maybe 10 what can i do IN ORDER to best upgrade its performance..thanks
BTW - this is for an auto, so if yours is manual you'll want a shifter and 4.10 gears instead of a stall and 3.73 gears.
Originally Posted by 300bhp/ton
Induction:
TSP Lid Texas Speed & Performance $95.00
Exhaust:
PaceSetter Exhaust Ceramic-Coated Long Tube Headers, 1998-1999 LS1 F-Body with Emissions Fittings, With TSP 3" Y-Pipe with Hi-Flow Catalytic Converters Texas Speed & Performance $700.00
SLP Loud Mouth single 3.5" slash tip on each side Texas Speed & Performance $405.99
Transmission:
Pro Yank 3400 Yank $995.00
Perma Cool 20-22000 GVW Transmission Cooler Texas Speed & Performance $49.99
Tuning:
VCM Suite Pro HP Tuners $499.00
Dyno Tune $400.00
Suspension & Chassis:
Boxed Style Weld-In Subframe Connectors UMI Performance Inc $139.99
F-Body Tunnel Brace Mounted Torque Arm - Long Tube Header Set-ups UMI Performance Inc $479.99
"1982 - 2002 GM F-Body Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets Weld-In Only
Fits Moser Engineering 12-Bolt & 9"" Housings
" UMI Performance Inc $69.95
"1993-02 GM F-Body Chrome Moly Shock Tower Brace
" UMI Performance Inc $99.99
"1982 - 2002 GM F-Body Single Adjustable Lower Control Arms & Panhard Bar Kit
" UMI Performance Inc $264.95
"1993-02 GM F-Body Complete Front A-Arm Kit
" UMI Performance Inc $629.99
"Super Lube® Synthetic 14oz. Grease Tube
" UMI Performance Inc $29.90
"Super Lube® Synthetic Rod End Rust Preventive Lubricant
" UMI Performance Inc $29.90
Spohn Sway Bars - Solid 4140 Chrome Moly Spohn Performance $295.00
Polyurethane Transmission Mount - GM Spohn Performance $24.50
Prothane Polyurethane Motor Mounts (Pair), 98-02 F-body Thunder Racing $49.99
Axle & Rear End:
Moser 12 Bolt Rear End Assembly Texas Speed & Performance $2,605.00
Additional Performance modifications:
Hypertech LS1 Low Temp Thermostat Texas Speed & Performance $46.99
SLP LS6 Intake Manifold with EGR Provision Texas Speed & Performance $498.99
Thunder Racing LS1 Cam Swap Package w/ Dual Valve Springsxincluding gasket set ($54.99) and complete with TRxxx/xxx-11x Camshaft Thunder Racing $854.98
Wheels & Tyres:
American Racing Equipment Classic Torq-Thrust II Wheels Summit Racing $1,371.96
275/40R17 road tyres x 4 ~$600.00
Drag Racing Wheels & Tyres:
Mickey Thompson Street ET Radial 255/50R16 x 2 Thunder Racing $335.98
(These will fit the stock 16x8 rim and used only for drag strip)
TOTAL = ~$11,000
TSP Lid Texas Speed & Performance $95.00
Exhaust:
PaceSetter Exhaust Ceramic-Coated Long Tube Headers, 1998-1999 LS1 F-Body with Emissions Fittings, With TSP 3" Y-Pipe with Hi-Flow Catalytic Converters Texas Speed & Performance $700.00
SLP Loud Mouth single 3.5" slash tip on each side Texas Speed & Performance $405.99
Transmission:
Pro Yank 3400 Yank $995.00
Perma Cool 20-22000 GVW Transmission Cooler Texas Speed & Performance $49.99
Tuning:
VCM Suite Pro HP Tuners $499.00
Dyno Tune $400.00
Suspension & Chassis:
Boxed Style Weld-In Subframe Connectors UMI Performance Inc $139.99
F-Body Tunnel Brace Mounted Torque Arm - Long Tube Header Set-ups UMI Performance Inc $479.99
"1982 - 2002 GM F-Body Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets Weld-In Only
Fits Moser Engineering 12-Bolt & 9"" Housings
" UMI Performance Inc $69.95
"1993-02 GM F-Body Chrome Moly Shock Tower Brace
" UMI Performance Inc $99.99
"1982 - 2002 GM F-Body Single Adjustable Lower Control Arms & Panhard Bar Kit
" UMI Performance Inc $264.95
"1993-02 GM F-Body Complete Front A-Arm Kit
" UMI Performance Inc $629.99
"Super Lube® Synthetic 14oz. Grease Tube
" UMI Performance Inc $29.90
"Super Lube® Synthetic Rod End Rust Preventive Lubricant
" UMI Performance Inc $29.90
Spohn Sway Bars - Solid 4140 Chrome Moly Spohn Performance $295.00
Polyurethane Transmission Mount - GM Spohn Performance $24.50
Prothane Polyurethane Motor Mounts (Pair), 98-02 F-body Thunder Racing $49.99
Axle & Rear End:
Moser 12 Bolt Rear End Assembly Texas Speed & Performance $2,605.00
Additional Performance modifications:
Hypertech LS1 Low Temp Thermostat Texas Speed & Performance $46.99
SLP LS6 Intake Manifold with EGR Provision Texas Speed & Performance $498.99
Thunder Racing LS1 Cam Swap Package w/ Dual Valve Springsxincluding gasket set ($54.99) and complete with TRxxx/xxx-11x Camshaft Thunder Racing $854.98
Wheels & Tyres:
American Racing Equipment Classic Torq-Thrust II Wheels Summit Racing $1,371.96
275/40R17 road tyres x 4 ~$600.00
Drag Racing Wheels & Tyres:
Mickey Thompson Street ET Radial 255/50R16 x 2 Thunder Racing $335.98
(These will fit the stock 16x8 rim and used only for drag strip)
TOTAL = ~$11,000
If your long term goals are FI or NOS or simply an N/A setup then you can taylor it in any direction. For me this is just a pretty serious N/A setup but my no means the ultimate.
If I wanted more I'd probably add a 100 wet shot of NOS on top and then maybe look at a Procharger supercharger, but by that stage you will probably need a new built tranny (if auto) and a built forged engine.
P.S. Remember I have not included any labour in this.
If you want a simple overview to get you started, click the link in my sig Simply Mod Guide
Read up on everything before you start throwing money around. I've had to do a lot of double-work because I didn't have a good long-range plan. Also, you can score a lot of stuff in the classifieds for cheap.
