help out the new guy with mods
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Intermediate
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From: Cumming GA
help out the new guy with mods
i just baught my 96 ce with the lt4 and i was wanting to do some minor modifications to it. i have found a set of pacesetter shorty headers, a 52 mm throttle body, of course the cags bypass and a b&m short shifter, im also putting in a k&n air filter.
my questions is i was looking for an x pipe modification and i cant seem to find one anywhere does any one know where i might find one?
are there any other minor mods for the lt4 that would be good without getting into the engine itsself?
also any info or input on minor mods for the lt4 would be very appreciated.
thanks
my questions is i was looking for an x pipe modification and i cant seem to find one anywhere does any one know where i might find one?
are there any other minor mods for the lt4 that would be good without getting into the engine itsself?
also any info or input on minor mods for the lt4 would be very appreciated.
thanks
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Welcome to the forum. Shortie headers are pretty much little to no bang for the buck. I wasn't aware the '96 had an X pipe. You may have to do your own modifications to your X pipe. You might want to do some searches on specific questions or just sit back and listen to what is going on.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Daleville Indiana
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NO to the pacesetter shorty and 52 mm throttle body. They will not give you any hp gain. LTs with an X pipe(Jegs or Summit) and PCMforless tune (this will also take care of the CAGS) the B&M and K&N are good.
Just look here for the dyno test of LT4s then pick a number and copy.
http://www.grandsportregistry.com/dyno.htm
and Welcome to the forum.
Just look here for the dyno test of LT4s then pick a number and copy.
http://www.grandsportregistry.com/dyno.htm
and Welcome to the forum.
Le Mans Master
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From: San Angelo TX
Shortie Headers: little to no gain but adds a little to your rumble
52MM TB: HOnestly, the stock TB can outflow your stock engine.
B&M and !CAGS: these make sense.
Why dont you ditch the TB idea and use that money combined with the money you would use for Shorty headers and get a nice set of LT headers. 15-25HP pretty easily. Best bang for the buck mod IMO
52MM TB: HOnestly, the stock TB can outflow your stock engine.
B&M and !CAGS: these make sense.
Why dont you ditch the TB idea and use that money combined with the money you would use for Shorty headers and get a nice set of LT headers. 15-25HP pretty easily. Best bang for the buck mod IMO
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From: Cumming GA
Thank you very much for your input that helps alot and saves me alot of time and money. i do still have a few questions on my mind.
i also had considered a gm hot cam which i know is a decent mod for the lt4 engine but what all should be modified before i go straight for the cam?
as far as a good set of headers i had seen a couple of headers one by hooker and i cont recall the brand of the other. what would yall prefer as expierianced vette gurus
are there any other minor mods for this car that would be good?
im using general proformance knowledge from other cars that i have had but honestly when it comes to vettes specificaly i am at a loss
thanks again for all the help
i also had considered a gm hot cam which i know is a decent mod for the lt4 engine but what all should be modified before i go straight for the cam?
as far as a good set of headers i had seen a couple of headers one by hooker and i cont recall the brand of the other. what would yall prefer as expierianced vette gurus
are there any other minor mods for this car that would be good?
im using general proformance knowledge from other cars that i have had but honestly when it comes to vettes specificaly i am at a loss
thanks again for all the help
