Performance Upgrade Poll
Pro
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From: Now Frozen in Michigan
Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (C3at16)
I would install new dual exhaust first. Not only will you benefit from better 'breathing', but the new rumble will make you feel even better every time you drive it! Good Luck -Rod :chevy
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Intermediate
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From: Spring Tx
Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (C3at16)
well here are some things...the car was an L-48 but now has a L-82 in it. It is automatic trans. regular stock exhaust. Basically everything is stock on the car that I know of. I've got about 1,500-2,000 dollars saved right now, but of course I could always save some more and get the upgrades later. Just give me your suggestions and if you have approx. price tags on items you suggest that would be great.
Drifting
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Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (C3at16)
True dual with headers- 400-600.00$ (depends on mufflers and headers)
CompCams XE-262 cam,lifter and spring kit- 300.00$ (I think)
Edelbrock Performer Air-Gap-200.00$
Holley Street Avenger 670-395.00$
CompCams XE-262 cam,lifter and spring kit- 300.00$ (I think)
Edelbrock Performer Air-Gap-200.00$
Holley Street Avenger 670-395.00$
Le Mans Master
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From: Brazos TX
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Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (C3at16)
Headers and dual exhaust
Cam/lifters and cylinder heads
What are your goals/requirements. Do you want mileage, a lot more performance, medium perf.?
Cam/lifters and cylinder heads
What are your goals/requirements. Do you want mileage, a lot more performance, medium perf.?
Drifting
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Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (burners)
True Dual Exhausts, A good street cam (My 260H is on the mild side, but still gave me a hell of a boost), a dual plane intake, and headers for a start. Get your Q-Jet rebuilt (cheaper and good enuff for the street), and let the Good Times Roll. :D . If ya want to go faster later you can always add a set of good heads. I can lite the tires now with stock heads...... :eek: :eek: :eek:
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: The cure for the blues is eight cylinders roaring
Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (Aaron-74)
True dual with headers- 400-600.00$ (depends on mufflers and headers)
CompCams XE-262 cam,lifter and spring kit- 300.00$ (I think)
Edelbrock Performer Air-Gap-200.00$
Holley Street Avenger 670-395.00$
CompCams XE-262 cam,lifter and spring kit- 300.00$ (I think)
Edelbrock Performer Air-Gap-200.00$
Holley Street Avenger 670-395.00$
Pro
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From: oldsmar florida
St. Jude Donor '06
Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (C3at16)
Mild cam, better heads,free flowing exhaust, Holley and ignition. this is the trick
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Pro
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From: WInnipeg Mb
Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (540 vette)
If I were you I'd get a cam and intake, do some head work (the l-82 heads are already 2.02/1.60) headers, true dual exhaust. If your still not satisfied do some tranny work (shift kit, stall converter)
Pro
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From: St. Charles, MO
Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (C3at16)
Cam and exhaust is good, but Holley and ignition wont do a bit of good for a relatively stock set-up, presuming you have the stock carb/ignition tuned correctly.
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From: Far side of the Moon
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Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (C3at16)
This is a hard question to answer. My advise, just keep doin upgrades till the money runs out. :cool: :cheers:
Drifting
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From: Honolulu Hawaii
Re: Performance Upgrade Poll
For an L82, work (mod) backwards starting with the exhaust and ending at the carb.
All smog motors, especially the L82, appreciates more cylinder pressure. Common way of building cyl pressure would be to raise the static compression ratio. A real quick, cheap, reliable way of building cyl pressure is to optimize your distributor's advance curve. You will definately feel an improvement if you are running stock settings.
Another good bang for the buck mod for an L82/auto setup would be a higher stall torque converter. Also, jump at any opportunity to get a higher gear ratio rearend like a 3.55-3.70.
I hope this helps and not confuse.
All smog motors, especially the L82, appreciates more cylinder pressure. Common way of building cyl pressure would be to raise the static compression ratio. A real quick, cheap, reliable way of building cyl pressure is to optimize your distributor's advance curve. You will definately feel an improvement if you are running stock settings.
Another good bang for the buck mod for an L82/auto setup would be a higher stall torque converter. Also, jump at any opportunity to get a higher gear ratio rearend like a 3.55-3.70.
I hope this helps and not confuse.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2000
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From: Orlando,Fl,USA
Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (QuickVet)
R200 overdrive tranny with a better torque convertor and some rear gears. $ 2 grand should cover that. Better gas mileage, better pick up, and when you put the goodies in the engine you will feel it right away and not wish for these upgrades later on.
Parrothead
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From: Margaritaville Embassy
St. Jude Donor '08-'09,'13, '14
Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (gb4622)
This is a hard question to answer. My advise, just keep doin upgrades till the money runs out. :cool: :cheers:
BTW, what exactly is a "full racing cam?" AFAIK that was a :bs term used by people who thought they knew cars
Drifting
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From: Gettin crazy with the Cheez Whiz! OK
Re: Performance Upgrade Poll (Denney)
IMHO, Start with exhaust . It is a good per dollar mod, but every engine mod you do later will benefit from the better flowing exhaust too!