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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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As I posted awhile back, I bought a 96 LT4 a couple of weeks ago. Car is running great and I swore I wasnt going to do it but now I am looking for some quick upgrades to tweak a little more out of it in power and looks. Here is what I am thinking:

K&N Airfilter
New Plugs and wires
Magnaflow Catback
Shorty headers
ZR1 wheels

what else is there that I can do that will not require a tear down of more than a day or so. This is one I bought to ride and enjoy before I rebuild but the urge to tinker with it is on me.
Thought about one of the Hypertech power programmers but I really dont know what I am doing on the electronics and will more than likely f it all up.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Change out all the fluids. Change coolant hoses. Check out the brake system. Make sure basic maintenance is up to snuff. Then decide your goals for the car.
Then go after the mods if you wish.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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all that was done last weekend!!! Got a good solid base to build from so I really dont want to tear down anything on the motor or tranny as there are currently no issues. Havent changed the diff fluid yet as I am debating on whether or not to drill it for a drain plug.

oh and forgot the CAGS elimnator!
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