LS1 mod help
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Philadelphia PA
LS1 mod help
I just picked up a 2000 auto trans am(not ws6). I got it for the wife to drive. It was stock and so far I put an hooker exhaust and SLP box on it. I just got long tubes as a gift last week and planned to have it installed and dynoed professionally. I've called around and I'm getting mixed reviews.
I've been told to yes do it but then on the other hand another shop said that it won't make enough power to dyno it. He recommended to just do a hand held tuner. He said to do a pully and TB whic I didn't plan on doing yet because of my budget.
What else do I need to feel a difference in power from stock. My goal is to feel a nice difference but not make it a race car by any means.
Can I expect a different after the headers or what do you guys recommend.
Thanks
I've been told to yes do it but then on the other hand another shop said that it won't make enough power to dyno it. He recommended to just do a hand held tuner. He said to do a pully and TB whic I didn't plan on doing yet because of my budget.
What else do I need to feel a difference in power from stock. My goal is to feel a nice difference but not make it a race car by any means.
Can I expect a different after the headers or what do you guys recommend.
Thanks
Intermediate
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 29
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From: Sedona AZ
I just picked up a 2000 auto trans am(not ws6). I got it for the wife to drive. It was stock and so far I put an hooker exhaust and SLP box on it. I just got long tubes as a gift last week and planned to have it installed and dynoed professionally. I've called around and I'm getting mixed reviews.
I've been told to yes do it but then on the other hand another shop said that it won't make enough power to dyno it. He recommended to just do a hand held tuner. He said to do a pully and TB whic I didn't plan on doing yet because of my budget.
What else do I need to feel a difference in power from stock. My goal is to feel a nice difference but not make it a race car by any means.
Can I expect a different after the headers or what do you guys recommend.
Thanks
I've been told to yes do it but then on the other hand another shop said that it won't make enough power to dyno it. He recommended to just do a hand held tuner. He said to do a pully and TB whic I didn't plan on doing yet because of my budget.
What else do I need to feel a difference in power from stock. My goal is to feel a nice difference but not make it a race car by any means.
Can I expect a different after the headers or what do you guys recommend.
Thanks
Yah - after installing those LTubes a dyno is the last thing u need!
& that hand held tuner - better off using that on the t.v.
All the answers u need are a couple clicks away - good luck
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Wisconsin
Find a different shop. You cant make the needed changes after you install headers with hand held tuner. Tb change not worth the money with just headers. Save up for a cam best bang for the buck.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2015
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From: Sedona AZ
mayb the poster will follow-up
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Philadelphia PA
Thanks. I'm gonna look a little more for other mods and dyno it.
