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Since you already have the catback,,,get the Vararam B2 cold air set up and a good set of long tube headers. Follow up with a dyno tune. That will really wake up your car without going for internal mods like a cam, etc.
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In order of must haves....Vararam, LT Headers, LS6 manifold, once you have the system upgraded to those, then, Heads and cam. Next would be supercharger, clutch, drivetrain to handle the horsepower. Then Coilovers and handling options. After you have the car in "supercar" territory then look at custom paint and other mods.
Really, no matter what path you choose it's gonna be a long journey of money spent and more things to do, you never finish!
Quit while you are ahead now......LOL!
nix the LS6 manifold....I see you already have one.
Really, no matter what path you choose it's gonna be a long journey of money spent and more things to do, you never finish!
Quit while you are ahead now......LOL!
nix the LS6 manifold....I see you already have one.
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What do you want out of the car - performance or looks, or both?
A good air intake (Vararam for most power, Blackwing or similar for ease of install), heads/cam, supercharger, etc. would all be great add ons for your car.
In terms of looks, a new custom interior, painted engine bay components, new hood, front fascia/rear fascia, and wheels are popular choices.
A good air intake (Vararam for most power, Blackwing or similar for ease of install), heads/cam, supercharger, etc. would all be great add ons for your car.
In terms of looks, a new custom interior, painted engine bay components, new hood, front fascia/rear fascia, and wheels are popular choices.
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Wow guys, while I agree on cams/heads or blower, I def would not classify that as "must-haves".
I think most would agree on the following:
Air Intake
Catback
Longtubes
Short Shifter (Shiftkit for Autos)
Tires
Tune
Obviously you can go from mild to wild with your mods and budget, but regardless of all that, the above mods are going to be needed for all future applications. I consider these "first tier" mods for EVERY performance car regardless of make/model.
Also, I would change the following to start from a clean slate:
Oil
Rear Diff Fluid
Trans Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Brake Fluid
Radiator Flush
Spark Plugs/wires
Fuel Filter
Before a tune, I would make sure your have fresh plugs, wires, and fuel filter
I think most would agree on the following:
Air Intake
Catback
Longtubes
Short Shifter (Shiftkit for Autos)
Tires
Tune
Obviously you can go from mild to wild with your mods and budget, but regardless of all that, the above mods are going to be needed for all future applications. I consider these "first tier" mods for EVERY performance car regardless of make/model.
Also, I would change the following to start from a clean slate:
Oil
Rear Diff Fluid
Trans Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Brake Fluid
Radiator Flush
Spark Plugs/wires
Fuel Filter
Before a tune, I would make sure your have fresh plugs, wires, and fuel filter
Last edited by chad3113; Feb 20, 2012 at 11:56 PM.
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Wow guys, while I agree on cams/heads or blower, I def would not classify that as "must-haves".
I think most would agree on the following:
Air Intake
Catback
Longtubes
Short Shifter (Shiftkit for Autos)
Tires
Tune
Obviously you can go from mild to wild with your mods and budget, but regardless of all that, the above mods are going to be needed for all future applications. I consider these "first tier" mods for EVERY performance car regardless of make/model.
Also, I would change the following to start from a clean slate:
Oil
Rear Diff Fluid
Trans Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Brake Fluid
Radiator Flush
Spark Plugs/wires
Fuel Filter
Before a tune, I would make sure your have fresh plugs, wires, and fuel filter
I think most would agree on the following:
Air Intake
Catback
Longtubes
Short Shifter (Shiftkit for Autos)
Tires
Tune
Obviously you can go from mild to wild with your mods and budget, but regardless of all that, the above mods are going to be needed for all future applications. I consider these "first tier" mods for EVERY performance car regardless of make/model.
Also, I would change the following to start from a clean slate:
Oil
Rear Diff Fluid
Trans Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Brake Fluid
Radiator Flush
Spark Plugs/wires
Fuel Filter
Before a tune, I would make sure your have fresh plugs, wires, and fuel filter
My nitrous kit is just waiting to be installed. 
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