OK. Done. What's Next!
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
OK. Done. What's Next!
BW, GHL w/ Magnaflow X-Pipe in place and functioning well. (Sounds and runs great). Winter storage in the next month. Spring '04 budget will be more generous.
I've got a true C5 tuner 2 hours from home and will PCM Calibrate (DynoTech Engineering, Ft. Wayne, Indiana - full program with a file folder of print outs/dyno runs, etc.) for around $500-550 depending on the number of bolt ons in place at the time. I've got that program built into the budget for Spring '04.
In some semblance of order I want to do the following before I go to DynoTech for the Edit:
Long Tube Headers
Delete Cats
Ported Throttle Body
MAF coupler and sensor
Z06 AirBridge w/ smooth coupler to TB.
Spark Plugs & Wires (still debating on brand[s])
Tires (not an under-the-hood consideration)
Then, of course, the proverbial LS1 Edit, a.k.a. PCM Calibration.
Opinions are important to me. And yes, I'm still a bit of a noob. But I'm learning quickly.
Thanx in advance.
Michael :cheers:
I've got a true C5 tuner 2 hours from home and will PCM Calibrate (DynoTech Engineering, Ft. Wayne, Indiana - full program with a file folder of print outs/dyno runs, etc.) for around $500-550 depending on the number of bolt ons in place at the time. I've got that program built into the budget for Spring '04.
In some semblance of order I want to do the following before I go to DynoTech for the Edit:
Long Tube Headers
Delete Cats
Ported Throttle Body
MAF coupler and sensor
Z06 AirBridge w/ smooth coupler to TB.
Spark Plugs & Wires (still debating on brand[s])
Tires (not an under-the-hood consideration)
Then, of course, the proverbial LS1 Edit, a.k.a. PCM Calibration.
Opinions are important to me. And yes, I'm still a bit of a noob. But I'm learning quickly.
Thanx in advance.
Michael :cheers:
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Re: OK. Done. What's Next! (WellAdjusted)
Nice mods...... I would skip these 2 >MAF coupler and sensor
Z06 AirBridge w/ smooth coupler and do a cam change or something I am tossing around is the 1.85 rockers(Tbyrne running them on sale).More air out means more air in. ;) ;) ;)
Z06 AirBridge w/ smooth coupler and do a cam change or something I am tossing around is the 1.85 rockers(Tbyrne running them on sale).More air out means more air in. ;) ;) ;)
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Re: OK. Done. What's Next! (Rays Vet)
Nice mods...... I would skip these 2 >MAF coupler and sensor
Z06 AirBridge w/ smooth coupler and do a cam change or something I am tossing around is the 1.85 rockers(Tbyrne running them on sale).More air out means more air in. ;) ;) ;)
Z06 AirBridge w/ smooth coupler and do a cam change or something I am tossing around is the 1.85 rockers(Tbyrne running them on sale).More air out means more air in. ;) ;) ;)
Any popular opinions on cam/header combos?
Sincerely,
Noob
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Re: OK. Done. What's Next! (WellAdjusted)
i say
heads
cam
headers
then get to the other stuff...you build a house you lay the foundation first....
how much you looking to spend? how much power do you want?
heads
cam
headers
then get to the other stuff...you build a house you lay the foundation first....
how much you looking to spend? how much power do you want?
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Re: OK. Done. What's Next! (EVIL)
you build a house you lay the foundation first....
how much you looking to spend
how much power do you want?
Thanx Evil. :seeya :cheers:
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Re: OK. Done. What's Next! (WellAdjusted)
I would look into doing a cam and some long tubes if you don't have alot of money to throw around. There are some good low cost heads available also. I did my heads/cam w/ a buddy of mine in his garage. It was pretty easy. Saved 2k on instal. Kaley
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Re: OK. Done. What's Next! (2C5only21)
A good stainless steel long tube header and larger diameter stainless steel x-pipe center section is what I would recommend doing next. This will set you up for further engine mods in the future like a cam and/or heads. Depending on what setup you went with, its a pure bolt-on too, not welding required.
The ported throttlebody gets you maybe a few HP and a bit better throttle response if done right. I would probably hold off until you do heads/cam or something of the like before I did that.
You already have the larger 01 MAF, so nothing needs to be done there. An airbridge/coupler may get you a couple HP and improve the looks under your hood.
Spark plug and wires are a good idea.. Id go with NGK TR55s and a good set of magnecore or taylor wires.
Tires are also an excellent mod that you will notice each and everytime you drive the car: improved handling, less road noise and better straight line traction.
If you have any questions about anything I mentioned above, or are interested in pricing, feel free to drop me an email!
[Modified by MattG, 8:51 AM 10/15/2003]
The ported throttlebody gets you maybe a few HP and a bit better throttle response if done right. I would probably hold off until you do heads/cam or something of the like before I did that.
You already have the larger 01 MAF, so nothing needs to be done there. An airbridge/coupler may get you a couple HP and improve the looks under your hood.
Spark plug and wires are a good idea.. Id go with NGK TR55s and a good set of magnecore or taylor wires.
Tires are also an excellent mod that you will notice each and everytime you drive the car: improved handling, less road noise and better straight line traction.
If you have any questions about anything I mentioned above, or are interested in pricing, feel free to drop me an email!
[Modified by MattG, 8:51 AM 10/15/2003]
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Re: OK. Done. What's Next! (WellAdjusted)
Just food for thought.....Be careful with the cam selection if your intent is to get a supercharger,blower,or if you decide on nos.The specs. for these power adders is considerably different.Even I think the head mod will dictate the amount of compression you might would use versus how much turbo boost you can practically get away with.BTW you have i.m.
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Re: OK. Done. What's Next! (Rays Vet)
Love this forum.
Let's assume first that my conservative mod budget for Spring '04 of $2K could just as easily be double that, or more, depending on how the winter goes. I'm planning a 7 night trip to Phuket, Thailand in April so I don't want to overshoot and get my hopes up unnecessarily. Hence, the conservative budget projection.
Second, let's understand that I do nothing half-azzed. And I only do each thing one time and one way. The right way. ESPECIALLY when it comes to my baby. :yesnod:
So!
Cam: $?,???.00
Heads: $?,???.00
Headers: $???.00
My labor and the fact that I made good choices early on as a smart little Noob and now have the foundation for a ProCharger:
Priceless!!!!!!!! :thumbs:
Now, anyone able to turn the "?"s into numeric figures?
Thanx.
Michael. :cheers: :seeya
Let's assume first that my conservative mod budget for Spring '04 of $2K could just as easily be double that, or more, depending on how the winter goes. I'm planning a 7 night trip to Phuket, Thailand in April so I don't want to overshoot and get my hopes up unnecessarily. Hence, the conservative budget projection.
Second, let's understand that I do nothing half-azzed. And I only do each thing one time and one way. The right way. ESPECIALLY when it comes to my baby. :yesnod:
So!
Cam: $?,???.00
Heads: $?,???.00
Headers: $???.00
My labor and the fact that I made good choices early on as a smart little Noob and now have the foundation for a ProCharger:
Priceless!!!!!!!! :thumbs:
Now, anyone able to turn the "?"s into numeric figures?
Thanx.
Michael. :cheers: :seeya
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Re: OK. Done. What's Next! (MattG)
Matt,
You too have mail. Here's the thing. Your car .................. isss..................
I think immumbbee. ......... blarp............ :U
Your car is freakin' sick, Dude. :smash: :thumbs: :cool:
You 'da man, Matt. If I EVER get that :cool: I will be sure and e-mail you :lol:
:cheers:
You too have mail. Here's the thing. Your car .................. isss..................
I think immumbbee. ......... blarp............ :U
Your car is freakin' sick, Dude. :smash: :thumbs: :cool:
You 'da man, Matt. If I EVER get that :cool: I will be sure and e-mail you :lol:
:cheers:
