Getting the mod fever
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Drifting
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From: LOS ANGELES CA.
Getting the mod fever
Ineed some advice on which mods would be the most beneficial for perfomance on my 99 auto trannie.I was thinking of the following: cam(which one,I don't know);heads (which ones); a transmission converter(300).I would refer to use the stock exhaust system as the only benefit I would get from changing the exhaust would be tone.don't care much for tone.any suggestion as to my list of goodies and where Ican find someone to install these mods fot me. I reside in L.A.,Cal. thanks for the help :flag :chevy :flag (stars and stripes forever)
Drifting
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From: NE PA
Re: Getting the mod fever (ROD BROWN)
I disagree with your statement that the only gain to be had by replacing the exhaust system is tone, but, be that as it may, the single BEST mod you can do for your A4-equipped 'Vette (or any auto shifter for that matter) is a high stall torque converter. I had two different ones on my highly modified (cam, headers, etc) 1999 Camaro SS: a Yank Torque Thruster 2800 3.0 and a Yank Super Thruster 3500 2.5.
An aftermarket converter will turn your car into a completely different animal and it will feel like you've gained 50+ horsepower. NO other mod, excluding power adders, will do as much for your car as a new converter. I'd suggest either the Yank C5 3000 or the Yank C5 Super Street 3200. I'm most likely going to go with the 3000 this spring. I found that, with the SS, the 2800 was great, but not enough after awhile and that the 3500 was a little too loose for my tastes. The two mentioned above are both good, "middle of the road" choices yet are vastly superior in performance to the stock converter.
Good luck with your choice!
[Modified by XTrooper, 1:58 PM 11/17/2001]
An aftermarket converter will turn your car into a completely different animal and it will feel like you've gained 50+ horsepower. NO other mod, excluding power adders, will do as much for your car as a new converter. I'd suggest either the Yank C5 3000 or the Yank C5 Super Street 3200. I'm most likely going to go with the 3000 this spring. I found that, with the SS, the 2800 was great, but not enough after awhile and that the 3500 was a little too loose for my tastes. The two mentioned above are both good, "middle of the road" choices yet are vastly superior in performance to the stock converter.
Good luck with your choice!
[Modified by XTrooper, 1:58 PM 11/17/2001]
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From: carmel Indiana usa
Re: Getting the mod fever (ROD BROWN)
WARNING:
If you've got mod fever, don't look at my sig! :D
Seriously, I'd start simple because this process is so much fun and it never really ends.
There are A LOT of advantages to changing your exhuast system. I know my Corsas flow 50% better than the stock 00 muffler. The tone is remarkably better too.
There's a method to my fever. I start with a system and complete it before I move on to something else. You could for instance start with your exhaust system and do LT Headers, High Flow cats, X-pipe and Corsas like I did.
I've taken care of all the air restrictions on my car. She also screams like a scalded cat!! :D :eek: :D
My next project will be Gears and Tires.
Good Luck!
David In Indy :seeya
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2000 NBM M6-Coupe
All Options minus F45
Euros/Lloyd Mats/Chrome Shifter/Ripper/Halltech tric/T-bypass/Taylor
Wires/TTS Headers/High Flow Cats/X-pipe/Indy Corsas/Baers/Z06
Calipers/Russell ss brake lines/Hawk Pads/Porsche DOT4 Hi-Performance Brake
fluid/Redline oils/Zaino/Engine Dress by Auto Buffs and Design Specialties
If you've got mod fever, don't look at my sig! :D
Seriously, I'd start simple because this process is so much fun and it never really ends.
There are A LOT of advantages to changing your exhuast system. I know my Corsas flow 50% better than the stock 00 muffler. The tone is remarkably better too.
There's a method to my fever. I start with a system and complete it before I move on to something else. You could for instance start with your exhaust system and do LT Headers, High Flow cats, X-pipe and Corsas like I did.
I've taken care of all the air restrictions on my car. She also screams like a scalded cat!! :D :eek: :D
My next project will be Gears and Tires.
Good Luck!
David In Indy :seeya
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2000 NBM M6-Coupe
All Options minus F45
Euros/Lloyd Mats/Chrome Shifter/Ripper/Halltech tric/T-bypass/Taylor
Wires/TTS Headers/High Flow Cats/X-pipe/Indy Corsas/Baers/Z06
Calipers/Russell ss brake lines/Hawk Pads/Porsche DOT4 Hi-Performance Brake
fluid/Redline oils/Zaino/Engine Dress by Auto Buffs and Design Specialties
