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10-02-2013, 02:11 PM
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What's "fun" and boring is completely subjective. I think its fun to have a car that will put you in your seat if you put your foot down and still be able to throw it around twisty mountain roads. But that's just me
10-03-2013, 10:11 AM
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10-03-2013, 04:57 PM
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10-03-2013, 11:36 PM
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10-05-2013, 10:54 PM
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you need a cam to make it sound like that. That will come in the future though. For now focus on bolt ons as many here have mentioned. I didnt catch wether you have a a4 or m6. First thing id do, is full exhaust.
2nd step would be suspension if that was my car. Suspension definitely helps even for a DD, so ignore the troll saying otherwise.
All this adds up in price, so make sure you save up to buy what you need, and do it right the first time. Most of us here learned that the hard way.
2nd step would be suspension if that was my car. Suspension definitely helps even for a DD, so ignore the troll saying otherwise.
All this adds up in price, so make sure you save up to buy what you need, and do it right the first time. Most of us here learned that the hard way.
10-05-2013, 11:07 PM
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you need a cam to make it sound like that. That will come in the future though. For now focus on bolt ons as many here have mentioned. I didnt catch wether you have a a4 or m6. First thing id do, is full exhaust.
2nd step would be suspension if that was my car. Suspension definitely helps even for a DD, so ignore the troll saying otherwise.
All this adds up in price, so make sure you save up to buy what you need, and do it right the first time. Most of us here learned that the hard way.
2nd step would be suspension if that was my car. Suspension definitely helps even for a DD, so ignore the troll saying otherwise.
All this adds up in price, so make sure you save up to buy what you need, and do it right the first time. Most of us here learned that the hard way.
10-05-2013, 11:28 PM
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nice car man take care of it and respect it. IMO, your 16, the car is plenty fast enough. make sure all the maintenance is on the up and up, then i would throw on a cold air intake (fun little easy affordable project to begin getting familiar with the engine), i would tint the windows, and i would pick up a set of lowering springs. congrats!
10-05-2013, 11:34 PM
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My car had only ~40,000 miles when I changed out the shocks, wish I would have done it sooner... I also had the "better valved" WS6 shocks as well.
Honestly if I were you I would just save my money and drive the car, then when you have some money to play with look into some SLP bilstiens at least. Id also look into some quality blank rotors and some hawk HPS pads.
Honestly if I were you I would just save my money and drive the car, then when you have some money to play with look into some SLP bilstiens at least. Id also look into some quality blank rotors and some hawk HPS pads.
10-05-2013, 11:55 PM
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I beliebe so...
Like stated before, CAI, catback, headers are the place to start. Relatively cheap HP and lets you get to know your car.
Then when you get more confident and your pockets get deeper, cam/heads, good set of tires, full suspension and some boost if you still want more
Also look into weight reduction. Lightening your car is good for everything, handling, acceleration, mpg...
Like stated before, CAI, catback, headers are the place to start. Relatively cheap HP and lets you get to know your car.
Then when you get more confident and your pockets get deeper, cam/heads, good set of tires, full suspension and some boost if you still want more
Also look into weight reduction. Lightening your car is good for everything, handling, acceleration, mpg...
10-06-2013, 10:57 AM
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What would I need for my car to sound like this? 1997 Trans Am - Hooker Headers, Comp Cams 306 cam gunter - YouTube
You need full bolt ons (long tube headers, off road Y-pipe with cutouts, catback exhaust, and likely a better flowing intake manifold).
Then you need a cam (this video is of a car with a Comp Cams "306" cam) so you need the supporting mods for the cam (valve springs, hardened pushrods, roller rockers, lifters, possibly a new timing chain).
Then for the car to drive properly, if you have an auto you need a high RPM stall, and taller rear gears (3.73 might cut it though).
Then of course a dyno tune for everything to work right.
Time for some reading:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ewbie-faq.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ion-guide.html
10-06-2013, 11:48 AM
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Thats going to be way out of your budget.
You need full bolt ons (long tube headers, off road Y-pipe with cutouts, catback exhaust, and likely a better flowing intake manifold).
Then you need a cam (this video is of a car with a Comp Cams "306" cam) so you need the supporting mods for the cam (valve springs, hardened pushrods, roller rockers, lifters, possibly a new timing chain).
Then for the car to drive properly, if you have an auto you need a high RPM stall, and taller rear gears (3.73 might cut it though).
Then of course a dyno tune for everything to work right.
Time for some reading:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ewbie-faq.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ion-guide.html
You need full bolt ons (long tube headers, off road Y-pipe with cutouts, catback exhaust, and likely a better flowing intake manifold).
Then you need a cam (this video is of a car with a Comp Cams "306" cam) so you need the supporting mods for the cam (valve springs, hardened pushrods, roller rockers, lifters, possibly a new timing chain).
Then for the car to drive properly, if you have an auto you need a high RPM stall, and taller rear gears (3.73 might cut it though).
Then of course a dyno tune for everything to work right.
Time for some reading:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ewbie-faq.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...ion-guide.html
Does anyone know if K&N is the stock air intake? I have a K&N intake on my car right now and I'm not sure if its stock or not.
10-06-2013, 05:45 PM
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Looks kind of like this one too. http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...prod=57-3010-1
10-07-2013, 12:42 AM
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It has the K&N emblem on the elbow piece.
Looks kind of like this one too. http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...prod=57-3010-1
Looks kind of like this one too. http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...prod=57-3010-1
<---root beer floats. lol.
10-07-2013, 07:56 AM
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