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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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Well, so far i have borla, a lid, z06 MAF, and i just ordered my headers i wsa thinking going with a cam next? any other ideas?
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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If pre 01-02 get a ls6 intake if you already have it a cam would be good. Heads if you have the $$, SFC's, LCA's, panhard, ect.
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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did the lid make any difference, i was gonna buy one but i was also thinking, it has a blackwing, so aftermarket shouldnt flow TOO much more...anyway not tryin to thread jack, just wondering..and SFCs do wonders
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Old Apr 14, 2006 | 04:01 AM
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Well, so far i have borla, a lid, z06 MAF, and i just ordered my headers i wsa thinking going with a cam next? any other ideas?
Well don't forget to get some plugs and wires for the header swap.

Sub-frame connectors are a MUST HAVE, also a break upgrade is good. Alot of people just want speed, but they forget that the stock rotors are crap and warp easily.

As far as the cam goes, just make sure you pick the one that YOU want. Research all of the cams, and pick one for your driving style. Then make sure you get it dyno tuned and you shoud be set.


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Well don't forget to get some plugs and wires for the header swap.

Sub-frame connectors are a MUST HAVE, also a break upgrade is good. Alot of people just want speed, but they forget that the stock rotors are crap and warp easily.

As far as the cam goes, just make sure you pick the one that YOU want. Research all of the cams, and pick one for your driving style. Then make sure you get it dyno tuned and you shoud be set.


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yeah i am going to do new plugs and wires when i get the headers, i already replaced the front rotors cause they warped... i wsa thinking about the MS3 cam, it's not a daily driver so...and for the lid i still have the blackwing and i like it so i just gonna keep that
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if you have an A4 i would look into a stall
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no it's a M6
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Shifter, so we dont have to read a post about you missing a shift and bending push rods
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