Can I beat...
#1
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Can I beat...
either a 95 or 96 firebird formula. I mean we both have lt1's and they are both stock i was just wondering who would win in the 1/4 mile. They are both auto's too. Also if the race will be close what can i do to give me a good edge over him but is not a noticeable mod?? I also want to make my car fast and this summer will have some extra cash so any advice will be helpful.
#4
from the sound of it you kinda want a mild "sleeper", to beat other stock lt1's i would reccomend doing the performance shift mode(hidden). K&N air filter in stock air box, porting the MAF. and also maybee lighthening up your car by removing the spare tire and jack etc. also, maybee a jet chip. Your car will look 100% stock in every aspect but be faster than stock
#5
The guy has a Formula so he probably already has the performance shift mod. But that doesn’t necessarily make your car any quicker in the quarter.
I wouldn’t recommend porting your MAF. It doesn’t free up very much power and often damages the unit.
Taking out the jack and spare tire is a good idea.
Make sure your car is running properly.
I wouldn’t recommend porting your MAF. It doesn’t free up very much power and often damages the unit.
Taking out the jack and spare tire is a good idea.
Make sure your car is running properly.
#6
pull the screen out of the mass air meter. it is in the intake ducting and is held inside the mass air meter with a snap ring. also along with installing a k and n filter in the stock air box, drill it full of holes with a 1-2 inch hole saw (on the before side of the filter, duh) TRUST me, on a sleeper, this is a worth wile mod. Hope this helps, prorac1
#8
Do a Trottle Body Bypass (do a search to learn how to do it) Real easy to do, free, and I very highly doubt they'd be able to pick up on it by just looking at the engine. Supposed to free up 5-7rwhp at the wheels
#10
Originally posted by Got-LT1
I believe that all LT1s until 1997 had 275 horsepower, if that helps. It would be a driver's race.
I believe that all LT1s until 1997 had 275 horsepower, if that helps. It would be a driver's race.
#11
If your racing on the track, right before you get on take off your serpentine belt, It will give you a tenth and everything will be fine but make sure you put it back on as soon as you get done with the run so your alternator can charge your battery.
#13
take the donkey dong off of your inlet tube and make a plug to do in it. thats supposed to be worth a little. as for other invisible mods why not do a set of 1.6 rr's and some springs, should give you power and gain back some in the upper rpms from tired springs if you have float. other than that be sure your rig is in top notch condition. plugs, wires, coil, fuel filter, air filter. you could also get a 52mm tb from lpe thats a ported stock unit. they'll never be able to tell without taking it off. make sure your map sensor is in good shape they often catch a lot of buildup. what about boxing your lca's and having some of the relocation brackets installed. along with an air back in one of the rear springs if your car doesnt pull straight if it spins a little. oh and dr's never hurt anybody but the person not using them. and take this seriously remove your floor mat it gets behind the pedal and wont let you hit true wot. other than that throw everything out of the car you dont need. back seat bottoms etc. its only one bolt holdin em down. get a good launch on him and it will be all done with anyhow. but hidden mods are good.
#14
Do the TB bypass and get a 160 thermostat and a manual fan switch,these cars run much better when the engine temp is between 160 - 175.Also do a few practice runs to see how the car launches,if you have alot of wheel spin learn to launch it with as little wheel spin as possible.
#15
define "noticeable mod"? If your looking to make the car faster, the above stuff may help but you won't get much out of them. Most people's first noticeable improvement comes from headers or torque converter.
Not noticeable if you raise the hood:
Torque converter
bigger Y-pipe
1.6 roller rockers
port your stock manifolds
drop in K&N
underdrive pulleys (very hard to see on these cars, get the black ones)
ported heads
stroker motor
rear gears (traction will become a problem though)
weight reduction
not noticeable if you don't pop the hood (above stuff +):
headers (don't gut the cat or everyone will know)
bigger MAF/TB/CAI
electric water pump
nitrous
supercharger or turbo (until you start going, then they will know )
anything that changes the exhaust note like a cam or cat-back is going to be noticeable, but with the stock exhaust you might be able to get away with headers. Anything that makes the car shake the ground and scare little kids will be noticeable (but cool!)
Not noticeable if you raise the hood:
Torque converter
bigger Y-pipe
1.6 roller rockers
port your stock manifolds
drop in K&N
underdrive pulleys (very hard to see on these cars, get the black ones)
ported heads
stroker motor
rear gears (traction will become a problem though)
weight reduction
not noticeable if you don't pop the hood (above stuff +):
headers (don't gut the cat or everyone will know)
bigger MAF/TB/CAI
electric water pump
nitrous
supercharger or turbo (until you start going, then they will know )
anything that changes the exhaust note like a cam or cat-back is going to be noticeable, but with the stock exhaust you might be able to get away with headers. Anything that makes the car shake the ground and scare little kids will be noticeable (but cool!)
Last edited by magius231; 03-19-2003 at 07:42 AM.