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Performance Mods
Thread Starter
5th Gear
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: New Albany Indiana
Performance Mods
I just bought a 95 Polo green coupe with 44600 miles on it....the car is Imaculate bone stock.
I am wanting to install a catback system with an x pipe, a cold air intake kit, a granatelli cold air mass airflow sensor, a 160 degree thermostat, and finally a SLP Flow Booster
I would like feedback from the forum on the plus and minus of these mods, and suggestions, as winter is comming and I am going to spend time in the Garage.........
Thanks
Greg
I am wanting to install a catback system with an x pipe, a cold air intake kit, a granatelli cold air mass airflow sensor, a 160 degree thermostat, and finally a SLP Flow Booster
I would like feedback from the forum on the plus and minus of these mods, and suggestions, as winter is comming and I am going to spend time in the Garage.........
Thanks
Greg
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Hinckley Ohio
I just bought a 95 Polo green coupe with 44600 miles on it....the car is Imaculate bone stock.
I am wanting to install a catback system with an x pipe, a cold air intake kit, a granatelli cold air mass airflow sensor, a 160 degree thermostat, and finally a SLP Flow Booster
I would like feedback from the forum on the plus and minus of these mods, and suggestions, as winter is comming and I am going to spend time in the Garage.........
Thanks
Greg
I am wanting to install a catback system with an x pipe, a cold air intake kit, a granatelli cold air mass airflow sensor, a 160 degree thermostat, and finally a SLP Flow Booster
I would like feedback from the forum on the plus and minus of these mods, and suggestions, as winter is comming and I am going to spend time in the Garage.........
Thanks
Greg
You will get a new exhaust tone if that is what you are after...
IMHO keep it stock......
Racer
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 286
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From: Madison WI
If you leave it alone it will save you money. Then you will get beat on the street by a car you wouldn't think is faster and that won't sit well and mods will start. I wouldn't do any of the mods you listed as they cost too much money and don't do much performance wise. There are tons of threads about modding LT1 cars and it depends on how much money you want to spend or how much power you want as to whether you get the answer you are looking for here.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 5,107
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From: Dublin CA
First of all you must realize that companies are trying to sell you parts for your cars and they will tell you almost anything to make the sale. You will never see 30 HP from the mods you listed.
Keep it stock for now. Then if you really want to do something then spend the money to do it right. 1) AFR 195 heads 2) Lingenfelter 74211 cam (passes California SMOG) 3) GM LT4 intake and last....4) 1.6 roller rockers....then you will need a new tune. This should give you 375 HP at the rear wheels. You will wear a grin after this....
Keep it stock for now. Then if you really want to do something then spend the money to do it right. 1) AFR 195 heads 2) Lingenfelter 74211 cam (passes California SMOG) 3) GM LT4 intake and last....4) 1.6 roller rockers....then you will need a new tune. This should give you 375 HP at the rear wheels. You will wear a grin after this....
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Clifton Park NY
If I had to do it all over again... I wouldn't have made all the mods I made.
I'd keep it simple
exhaust
tires/rims
and just a couple of other small things and focus on A/C,weatherstrip,etc.
When you start modded you can't stop!..
I'd keep it simple
exhaust
tires/rims
and just a couple of other small things and focus on A/C,weatherstrip,etc.
When you start modded you can't stop!..
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: state of insanity
I agree with engle1147 the kiss method is the best if you read all the posts seems like everybody that has all kind of weird problems has done all kinds of performance upgrades.was going to make upgrades to mine,thats what started me reading threads here.the more i read the more i'm going to leave it stock,drive it and enjoy it.
AFTER ALL GM SPENT MILLIONS IN R AND D.AND WE ALL THINK WE KNOW MORE THEN THEM. 
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Angier nc
I would consider changing all the fluids and a complete tuneup first.Drive it for a while and see what you like/dislike.
A catback and air filter is easy enough and will help a little.Keep the stock parts since it is a low mile original.
A catback and air filter is easy enough and will help a little.Keep the stock parts since it is a low mile original.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Birmingham Al
You can get a little out of the LT-1 with some bolt on mods not much...I have a 96 LT-4 140,000 miles 354 rear .K&N open filter 52mm T.body no cats 3" exh. all the way out 8.5 wires very good plugs new OPTI big A&s rad. 180% Super Stat. ..Had it on the dyno and 325 RWHP.. retuned the thing and a bigger MAP..Prop.spent $1,500 on the stuff runs good was it worth it??????? Going to open the block this winter and try to get 400 Hp to the rear wheels..383 around $7,000 for the works.. or my 96 $7,000 used Z0-6 ????? Lot's to think about...
Racer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 426
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From: Concord CA
Question, what is your goal for this car ?.. just street and club runs ?.. auto-crossing or track car.. ? and how much will you be doing any of the track/crossing ?
Having more HP is good... but a better handling car is better if you have to make turns somewhere along your drive ! What about Tire, wheels, Brakes and suspension with your thinking of the Mod.. I'd skip the SLP Flow Booster and MAF.
Just my 2cents. .keep the stock parts around.. you can always put them back on or have a spare part if needed.
Having more HP is good... but a better handling car is better if you have to make turns somewhere along your drive ! What about Tire, wheels, Brakes and suspension with your thinking of the Mod.. I'd skip the SLP Flow Booster and MAF.
Just my 2cents. .keep the stock parts around.. you can always put them back on or have a spare part if needed.
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From: Birmingham Al
Question, what is your goal for this car ?.. just street and club runs ?.. auto-crossing or track car.. ? and how much will you be doing any of the track/crossing ?
Having more HP is good... but a better handling car is better if you have to make turns somewhere along your drive ! What about Tire, wheels, Brakes and suspension with your thinking of the Mod.. I'd skip the SLP Flow Booster and MAF.
Just my 2cents. .keep the stock parts around.. you can always put them back on or have a spare part if needed.
Having more HP is good... but a better handling car is better if you have to make turns somewhere along your drive ! What about Tire, wheels, Brakes and suspension with your thinking of the Mod.. I'd skip the SLP Flow Booster and MAF.
Just my 2cents. .keep the stock parts around.. you can always put them back on or have a spare part if needed.
Thread Starter
5th Gear
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: New Albany Indiana
I think I will take you advice and do all the fluids and go synthetic when I do
Pro
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Forney Texas
I have modded several cars and I have learned sometimes the hard ($$) way, three things to consider before starting down the modding road.
1) Your budget.
2) Your mechanical skill level.
3) Your performance expectations and usage.
Remeber to be honest with yourself and add about 20% to the expected costs. Nothing is more frustrating than starting something you can't handle, having to farm it out and not having enough money left to finish the mods that started the process in the first place.
You wind up with a half finished car that does not perform as expected and you are out of $$. Remember, horsepower is not cheap. If you decide to move forward, do it RIGHT the first time. Whatever corner you cut, will come back to bite you. You car is designed to work as a system with each part being built to perform under specific conditions and power levels.
Good luck which ever way you go. By the way, your car sounds like it's a beauty.
90Indy
1) Your budget.
2) Your mechanical skill level.
3) Your performance expectations and usage.
Remeber to be honest with yourself and add about 20% to the expected costs. Nothing is more frustrating than starting something you can't handle, having to farm it out and not having enough money left to finish the mods that started the process in the first place.
You wind up with a half finished car that does not perform as expected and you are out of $$. Remember, horsepower is not cheap. If you decide to move forward, do it RIGHT the first time. Whatever corner you cut, will come back to bite you. You car is designed to work as a system with each part being built to perform under specific conditions and power levels.
Good luck which ever way you go. By the way, your car sounds like it's a beauty.
90Indy
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Mystic CT
Often it is not how much HP but how seldom you step on the brakes..LOL.. I had an 87 Ferio GT years ago and wish I still had it. Only 160 hp but handled really well so once you wound it up you seldom had to lift.
Safety Car
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From: Birmingham Al
Ya.Just have fun.I have a 95 Z0-7 All stock and a 96 all moded up I have just as much fun in the 95 as the 96 ..Corvetts are just cool..Can't beat a low miles clean low miles vett..Enjoy to you get old and crazy then mods....