currently thinking cam spring install with torque converter and maybe gears with tune. Any thoughts ? I'll do intake later in year or next?
cam or intake manifold
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If I was you I'd start with a converter, then when you are used to that go to headers. When you install headers your exhaust will smell so be ready for that. Later when you want another boost put in a cam but cam has some drivability downsides. Intake is much later as it won't be really noticeable unless you drag race a lot.
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Plus if you pick up a used FAST you can always sell it for what you paid. They hold their value.
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I already got BBK intake , kook LT headers and high flow cats with corsa cat back exhaust. Think mild cam/spring combo with a intake manifold and a tune would compliment the other upgrades no? It's mostly driven on the street with a few drags here and there on test and tune nights.
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I already got BBK intake , kook LT headers and high flow cats with corsa cat back exhaust. Think mild cam/spring combo with a intake manifold and a tune would compliment the other upgrades no? It's mostly driven on the street with a few drags here and there on test and tune nights.
As mention by others, the TQ converter is a great mod for drag racing. Most of the gains are in the launch though. The cam/intake swap will give nice gains from a roll too.
If you do it in stages, talk to your tuner. Many do not charge the full price for a second tune when you come back to them with a new mod. If you do the cam first and then add the intake later, some will charge only $100 - $200 to tweak the tune. Varies by shop and whether they are doing the install and/or supplying the parts.
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A stall can be felt through every part of a pull. Not just the launch. The rpms stay in the sweet spot. You have less rpm drop between shifts. Just ask yourself, do I want to make more power on the dyno or do I want to be quicker. I am with you guys 100% that the Fast is better than an ls2 intake. I just don't believe it will make you significantly faster. I would love to see some track times of mods to go with the dyno sheets that have been requested.
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