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Old 03-23-2006 | 11:20 PM
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I already have LT's and True duals and TSP lid...well going on this weekend.

here is what I was thinking.

ls6 intake
BMR lowering springs/blisten shocks
BMR SFC's
BMR LCA's

and a tune....

any other stuff I should do bolt on wise?

Chad
Old 03-23-2006 | 11:26 PM
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Ported Throtle Body, or a shifter or stall are good ideas too
Old 03-23-2006 | 11:41 PM
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Old 03-23-2006 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Starz T/A 17
Ported Throtle Body, or a shifter or stall are good ideas too
6spd and already have a shifter.

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Old 03-24-2006 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Nimitz87
I already have LT's and True duals and TSP lid...well going on this weekend.

here is what I was thinking.

ls6 intake
BMR lowering springs/blisten shocks
BMR SFC's
BMR LCA's

and a tune....

any other stuff I should do bolt on wise?

Chad
sounds like a plan
Old 03-24-2006 | 12:09 AM
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If it were me I would do a cam package something like 230/232 on a 112 114 somewhere in that neigborhood, and tuning. Wait and find the springs used and then buy the bilsteins. Then a tune. So a little more than a G but really close

699 cam kit for example TSP
150 used springs
300 shocks
250 for mail order tuning.

That would SERIOUSLY change the attitude of your car You could always add the others later and you will....
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If it were me I would do a cam package something like 230/232 on a 112 114 somewhere in that neigborhood, and tuning. Wait and find the springs used and then buy the bilsteins. Then a tune. So a little more than a G but really close

699 cam kit for example TSP
150 used springs
300 shocks
250 for mail order tuning.

That would SERIOUSLY change the attitude of your car You could always add the others later and you will....
cam is going to happen in August once I get back from bootcamp...and it'll be installed/tuned by RevExtreme

and then eventually the rearend.

w/ the above susp. stuff I hope to hit mid 12's,...we'll see.

Chad
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17x9.5 and 17x11 wheels w/ 315's out back....

Your car would look worlds better IMO. BUT if you're content with how it looks, it sounds like you have a pretty good plan!

If you're going to get a tune, i would make sure it's from a place that does free, or at least cheaper, re-tunes. Throw a 160* thermostat in her before you go, and have the fan's re-programmed.

I *might* have an LS6 intake manifold and ported throttle body up for sale within the next 2 weeks. I planned on putting them up for sale $375 shipped. If my car doesn't run like **** when i put the 90/90 on, i'm going to sell the LS6 stuff. If it does, i'll put it back on and wait till i put the new motor in.
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17x9.5 and 17x11 wheels w/ 315's out back....

Your car would look worlds better IMO. BUT if you're content with how it looks, it sounds like you have a pretty good plan!

If you're going to get a tune, i would make sure it's from a place that does free, or at least cheaper, re-tunes. Throw a 160* thermostat in her before you go, and have the fan's re-programmed.

I *might* have an LS6 intake manifold and ported throttle body up for sale within the next 2 weeks. I planned on putting them up for sale $375 shipped. If my car doesn't run like **** when i put the 90/90 on, i'm going to sell the LS6 stuff. If it does, i'll put it back on and wait till i put the new motor in.
PM me please?

and im ordering the T2 package...didnt put that on here since its not "performance"...and i agree 1000x better.

Chad
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Originally Posted by Nimitz87
PM me please?

and im ordering the T2 package...didnt put that on here since its not "performance"...and i agree 1000x better.

Chad
I'll PM you before i put it up for sale. Did i mention that the outside of the TB is polished too?

What is the T2 package?
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I'll PM you before i put it up for sale. Did i mention that the outside of the TB is polished too?

What is the T2 package?
from TOMZwheels the torque thrusters 17x9 and 17x11 and sumitomo tires...275 up front and 315 in the rear....

Chad
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Budget cam + Tune.
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clutch. Do it now before you HAVE to
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Suspension is a good plan in my opinion.
I was going to suggest nitrous, but then a clutch would have to be next to fully enjoy it.
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I would stay stock ride height. Lowered cars have slight ground clearance issues and the suspension just doesn't seem to be the same either.


Can't go wrong with gears, ported TB, LCA's, LCA reloaction brackets, subframe connectors, intake, tune....or if you want to run seriously at the track save some money for a new rear end.
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clutch. Do it now before you HAVE to
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4.10s and a cam. a big cam.


then start saving again for that clutch




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