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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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I want to make my car faster now... obviously, my car is not modded very much i have the gmmg exhaust and a ls1 motorsports lid and would like to know what to do next... i have somewhat of a spending budget so any bolt on mods that you guys have done to your cars i can probably do. List some or most of them that u have made Thanx for any feedback in advance

Edit: Its an m6 149K miles 315 toyo tqs, 3K miles between oil changes W/ royal purple syn oil havent changed spark plugs nor wires no other fluids have been flushed it is my dd previous owner claimed he had 3.73's but i doubt it since the cover screws look like they havent been tampered with

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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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SSRA or FTRA, Ported/Polished TB, LS6 intake, Headers
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 99sscmro
I want to make my car faster now... obviously, my car is not modded very much i have the gmmg exhaust and a ls1 motorsports lid and would like to know what to do next... i have somewhat of a spending budget so any bolt on mods that you guys have done to your cars i can probably do. List some or most of them that u have made Thanx for any feedback in advance
If your car is a 99 like the Name says, Id go either ported stock TB or Aftermarket. And a LS6 Intake.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Nitrous is the best for the buck.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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take care of all the free mods, then ls6 intake and let that gmmg breathe with headers and a 3" y pipe
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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i can do the intake upgrade, and on the t/b should i just port/polish the one i have or should i just go with an aftermarket t/b, im not sure what a ssra or an ftra is.. the car is at 149k miles i forgot to mention so would spraying it be safe....
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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i kept the og y pipe but w/o cats should i go with 3 inch from the y to the c/b or leave it as is
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 99sscmro
i can do the intake upgrade, and on the t/b should i just port/polish the one i have or should i just go with an aftermarket t/b, im not sure what a ssra or an ftra is.. the car is at 149k miles i forgot to mention so would spraying it be safe....
just port and polish the one you have... it takes a few hours but it's pretty easy.

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i kept the og y pipe but w/o cats should i go with 3 inch from the y to the c/b or leave it as is
not sure what you mean.... you still have that "flat" y pipe?
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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just port and polish the one you have... it takes a few hours but it's pretty easy.



not sure what you mean.... you still have that "flat" y pipe?
yeah the stock one i just removed the cats
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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i would get a cam... but if you really want cheap and wanna go fast... i would get N2o!!
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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First off Id grab a set of drag radials and long tube headers. Even cheap ebay XS stainless LTs will get the job done if your on a budget for only $200.


Then depending on what transmission you have....

M6- 4.10's

Automatic- 3600-4000 converter

And as always Nitrous is the cheapest way to knocking off 1 sec off your current ET.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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^^ +1 i'm with this guy. Get a full tune-up plugs, wires, coolant, oil, trans/diff fluids, etc. and have at it.

Also if it is a A4 with 2.73's upgrade to 3.42's and an aluminum driveshaft (M6 car standard stuff) man you'll thank me later In conjunction with the higher stall converter of course.

A lil more info on the car would help the process go easier
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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its an m/6 i have 315 toyo proxes tq d/r's
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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You should get that LS6 intake and p/p that stock tb. If you have a little money left over get the FTRA or SSRA. It creates more power by sucking in air under the nose of your car. One of the best mods to do IMO. 4.10 gears would be a nice upgrade as well
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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How are those tires BTW??????
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 01SuperSport
How are those tires BTW??????
Would the 4.10's be alright if i drive the car like everyother weekend to l.a from i.e tires are toyo proxes tq 315/35R17 i havent tried how well they grip
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:01 AM
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top 5 for now, ftra is fast toys ram air btw

1. gears 3.73
2. ls6 intake
3. ported + polished tb
4. long tubes + matching x or y pipe
5. 25% underdrive pulley
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 99sscmro
Would the 4.10's be alright if i drive the car like everyother weekend to l.a from i.e tires are toyo proxes tq 315/35R17 i havent tried how well they grip
4.10s is overkill for everyday use. stick to 3.73s
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jrwilliam1988
4.10s is overkill for everyday use. stick to 3.73s
yeah thats kind of what i was thinking on 4.10's for a dd, and on the ssra it wont affect the flow of air from the fans or how does it mount
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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In your situation 3.73's would be better
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