Tighten up suspension and chassis FIRST! The f-body chassis isn't even designed to effectively handle and put down 330 stock horsepower, so make that your first priority.
ya, thats another mistake i made, i went engine and exhuast first and now am doing suspsension and chassis last . i'd of gone the other way around if i could do it again.
what are some that you have made. mine would have to be buying that stupid ass SLP flow pac before i really knew anything about ls1's :o. i payed 320 bucks for that damn thing. i've come along way since then .
if i new what i know now i'd of gone with a tsp/direct flow lid, FTRA, and the fernco mod.
I paid attention on here and did those mods first and they were $$$$
well spent..u can pick them all up used in great condition for less than half the retail price except 4 the fernco new at 6 bucks
__________________ Y2K NBM 6 MT Z28 CP
DYNO TUNED BY RON & MIKE @ GMMG
THEY ARE NOW VENGEANCE RACING & DEVELOPMENT
HP/TQ ? IT'S STOCK THEY ALL SOUND LIKE THAT
POWER TOUR 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, & 09 ... YEAH I'M GOING IN 2010 TOO
I wasted cash on a K&N...worst POS evar! I bought a set of C5 rims for my car and am already wanting to go with different wheels (weight and stance). I got hi-temp gasket maker all over my MAC headers when blocking off my EGR and AIR ports. I'm on the fence about my external fuel pump...I'm thinking in-tank may have been a better deal.
__________________ 2004 Z06 CE Z16-still looks stock, anyway...
I don't regret my mods...yes i did not get ALL of the LISTED gains from SLP but i didnt expect exactness...however, i got a good amount outa the performance mods i do have...many people dont think its easy to believe......i guess my car just was made for these parts
Supertuner from Microchips - waste
Poly/rubber LCA's - waste
GMAF - waste
Pace Z06 MAF - waste, using stock with screen now
Bellows - waste
LSS - waste with Hurst shifter
Global West LCA's - super waste
RAM clutch - waste, lasted 10K miles
Z06 clutch - waste, lasted 8K miles
SLP y-pipe - waste
!EGR mod - waste, ended up heli-coiling the damn LS1 intake after sucking in 2 EGR o-rings
Bosch plugs - waste of $50!
I spent WAY too much cash on stoopid mods, learned the hard way. Hopefully people will learn from me; I bought a ton in 98-00 when the boards were new and the hype was on for the LS1
Love my setup now though, serious serious corner carver with excellent power.
-Buying mods before reading the rules of my racing class
-BMR driveshaft loop that never fit
-Ordering the Bilstein suspension with the car instead of the 1LE
Some days I wish I had the formula, some days I'm glad I have the T/A
Buying a 2000 Trans Am instead of an Enzo Ferrari. Oh, and pretty much every mod I've done to my car, except an aftermarket hood and BG Ram Air. Not alot of Maple Red Metallic Ram airs though, i've only seen one other one and it was on the web.
Where do I begin...hmmmm
1)Put on a Flowmaster- then 2 weeks later put in a magnaflow catback.
2)Whisper Lid- poor fit and cracked - have a K&N FIPK now.
3)SLP intake temp tricker thing- lowered my 1/4 mile times.
4)SLP smooth belows- didn't bend good and fit bad
5)Vararam throttle body smooth insert- melted to my throttle body after 2 weeks.
6)Clear corners-look great when not fogged-took them out today and around where turn signal bulb goes in was warped from bulb heat.
__________________ 02 Z28A4, 3.42's, Y3F, loaded. FLP LT's/cats, Magnaflow CB, 3400/2.1 str stall, FIPK, ported tb, tb bypass. Bilstiens, STB, LCA's, SFC's. Best 1/4 mile 12.421. 1.5's 60 foot times on nittos and 16x8 wheels. No weight reduction and my big a$$. Audio: Kenwood x790, 4 Infinity 62.7i's running off stock Monsoon amp, mtx 2150x/2 Memphis Audio 10's. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1...IMG_1225-1.jpg
Dude, I tried that Tornado thing, and it just didn't work... WTF?!
Then I bought that electric supercharger thingy on eBay, and I didn't notice anything either... it said an additional 250+ CFM!
J/K I haven't made any mistakes on my Camaro yet... I've learned with other cars what works well and what doesn't.
AMW Catch can rocks... I'm saving to buy Dynatech Supermaxx headers and an exhaust that actually FLOWS (Wish previous owner would have skipped the flows) like GMMG, or I'll make my own duals
__________________ 1999 Pewter FRC
Intercooled Maggie 6psi, Blower Cam, Charlie tune, 503 RWHP - SOLD 99 NBM Camaro SS SOLD I'll miss you old friend
Not using the search button before posting.
hypertech programmer. lost power.
__________________ 2000 Black Formula SOLD
2004 F-150 S-CREW FX4 Trueblue/Charcoal
mods: True duals no mufflers, Pioneer Premier 980 BT, Rockford Fosgate P450.4 amp, Sundown SAE 1000D sub amp, Memphis M class 6.5 SQ components in front doors Memphis M class 5X7's in rear doors and two Image Dynamics ID10V3's in a down firing box. Trying to fit a couple of Audiopulse 12's under there.
I see some people posting it but i think it would help if everyone added WHY it was a mistake.
I read for a month on here before i bought the car. Then i searched and asked many questions before i did anything to my car. So that i would waste money. I had previously wasted money on a import then i realized it couldnt ever be a v8. I Also realized that most fords suck compared to a fbodys. I started to by an 01 cobra and then started reading facts. (Just in case any pre 03 mustang guys are reading.)
Only mistake I have made was getting the fernco smooth bellow. It doesnt fit well and doesnt flex when the motor shifts. I broke my clear lid in several places before i figured out the bellow is neglibable.
Just wondering whats wrong w/ descreening the maf? I have read many times its ok as long as you dont port it or break the sensors.
I dont think the lm+ory+headers was a mistake, i mean im after hp not sound, I do plan on getting a bullet to help the sound a bit tho.
The only reason i bought the k&n filter is because the red looked good thru the clear lid.
And thanks to jrp and a few others for encouraging me to at least TRY and do my mods myself first. I saved A LOT of money and gained A LOT of experience by installing headers and gears myself and so far no problem at all. Before this car i had never even changed my oil or spark plugs
1 MAJOR mistake i think i have made it not getting a STOCK dyno and track time. I now have both and have no idea where i started and how far i have come.
I would suggest if possible get both of these before even the free mods.
__________________ 2002 Turbo A4
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If I could do it again I absolutely would not touch the car...... Leave it totally stock. Ya sure I make more power and its fast as hell, but I now have an engine that is embarising to listen to..... Sounds like a sewing machine. It also smokes and uses oil like crazy. I put a clutch and rear in it and soon after fried my tranny. The car just sits there with all theese upgrades and I hate it, hate it, hate it. Other things too that I dont like are whinny ass 4.11's and a cam that surges even after a good tune. Ya beleive me hind sight is 20-20. I would never ruin a perfectly good car again....... what a waste of money
__________________ 2002 ws6 6m: pp 5.3 comp 224r headers pulley oryp 3.5" CB/cutout in I pipe pro 5.0 12bolt/4.11 spec 3 cromolly d.s. lca's phr sbf tq arm nittos
I see some people posting it but i think it would help if everyone added WHY it was a mistake.
I read for a month on here before i bought the car. Then i searched and asked many questions before i did anything to my car. So that i would waste money. I had previously wasted money on a import then i realized it couldnt ever be a v8. I Also realized that most fords suck compared to a fbodys. I started to by an 01 cobra and then started reading facts. (Just in case any pre 03 mustang guys are reading.)
Only mistake I have made was getting the fernco smooth bellow. It doesnt fit well and doesnt flex when the motor shifts. I broke my clear lid in several places before i figured out the bellow is neglibable.
Just wondering whats wrong w/ descreening the maf? I have read many times its ok as long as you dont port it or break the sensors.
I dont think the lm+ory+headers was a mistake, i mean im after hp not sound, I do plan on getting a bullet to help the sound a bit tho.
The only reason i bought the k&n filter is because the red looked good thru the clear lid.
And thanks to jrp and a few others for encouraging me to at least TRY and do my mods myself first. I saved A LOT of money and gained A LOT of experience by installing headers and gears myself and so far no problem at all. Before this car i had never even changed my oil or spark plugs
1 MAJOR mistake i think i have made it not getting a STOCK dyno and track time. I now have both and have no idea where i started and how far i have come.
I would suggest if possible get both of these before even the free mods.
AS FAR AS THE DESCREENED MAF METER I REMOVED MINE TO DO IT AND THERE WAS A COUPLE OF PIECES OF GRASS. ON MINE AND I HAVE ALWAYS RUN AN AIR FILTER. (THIS WAS BEFORE THE K&N FIPK BUT AFTER THE STOCK REPLACEMENT K&N)
__________________ 2000 Black Formula SOLD
2004 F-150 S-CREW FX4 Trueblue/Charcoal
mods: True duals no mufflers, Pioneer Premier 980 BT, Rockford Fosgate P450.4 amp, Sundown SAE 1000D sub amp, Memphis M class 6.5 SQ components in front doors Memphis M class 5X7's in rear doors and two Image Dynamics ID10V3's in a down firing box. Trying to fit a couple of Audiopulse 12's under there.
If I could do it again I absolutely would not touch the car...... Leave it totally stock. Ya sure I make more power and its fast as hell, but I now have an engine that is embarising to listen to..... Sounds like a sewing machine. It also smokes and uses oil like crazy. I put a clutch and rear in it and soon after fried my tranny. The car just sits there with all theese upgrades and I hate it, hate it, hate it. Other things too that I dont like are whinny ass 4.11's and a cam that surges even after a good tune. Ya beleive me hind sight is 20-20. I would never ruin a perfectly good car again....... what a waste of money
Kinda makes me think about leaving my car alone now.
. i'd of gone the other way around if i could do it again.
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except 4 the fernco new at 6 bucks 
and an exhaust that actually FLOWS (Wish previous owner would have skipped the flows) like GMMG, or I'll make my own duals 
