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How to add hp for a camaro lt1 z28 4th gen?

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Old 01-25-2010 | 05:28 PM
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How to add hp for a camaro lt1 z28 4th gen?

Whats some ways i could add hp to my 4th gen z28? Looking for 30-50hp more.I heard something about......fastchip? Or maybe a tune?
Old 01-25-2010 | 05:49 PM
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This has been covered many times. On the top of the page there is a tab that says search, if you hit that and type in your question, you will find a wealth of information.

1 Cold Air intake
2 160 degree stat
3 Tune by PCM for less
4 Cat Back Exhaust
5 etc, etc, etc
Old 01-25-2010 | 06:16 PM
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DO you have any thing done to the car? (stock).. Seat of your pants driving you wont feel A chip AT ALL . I mean you wont get 30 HP may be 1/2 A HP if your lucky. An engine is A air pump get more air in and get more air out as fast as possible. But the E Z way to get more power is to spray it A shot under 100 is fine for A stock street car
Old 01-25-2010 | 08:22 PM
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The car is completely stock.
Old 01-25-2010 | 08:27 PM
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I agree nitrous..is the fastest way to get hp up.
Old 01-25-2010 | 11:13 PM
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intake, exhaust....then nitrous
Old 01-26-2010 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by MustangBasher
Whats some ways i could add hp to my 4th gen z28? Looking for 30-50hp more.I heard something about......fastchip? Or maybe a tune?
What year is your car? Not all LT1's are the same. A 93 requires a chip for tuning, all other years are flash-programmed. Why not add a "Signature" with basic info about your car - year, model, engine, tranny and any major mods. That way people can give you the correct answers without asking for more info.
Old 01-26-2010 | 12:41 AM
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CAI, LT Headers, ORY, Catback exhaust, mail order tune. $1000 bucks will net you well over 50 hp.

CAI (used) $75
Longtubes + ORY $500
Catback $400
Tune (PCM4less) $175

Total $1150

This should easily get you 75bhp if not more.
Old 01-26-2010 | 01:41 PM
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I say spend $500 on a wet kit and jet it to 75HP, then if you want a little more 100HP just jet up, 125 more jet LOL it's addictive. Then if you still want more Hp go with ebay longtubes with y-pipe $320, Cai $125, mailorder tune. Turn your 14 second ride into a 12second car easy.
Old 01-26-2010 | 01:43 PM
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cold air intake, catback exhaust, headers. All that should be 50-60hp if not more.
Old 01-26-2010 | 07:45 PM
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Srry guys bout not having info. How do you make a signature with my cars info? I thought i saw something about how to a long time ago.
Old 01-26-2010 | 08:07 PM
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Srry guys bout not having info. How do you make a signature with my cars info? I thought i saw something about how to a long time ago.
at the top left of the page, you'll see 'User CP'. Click on that and then click 'Edit Signature'

Then, just add your make, model, transmission, modifications, etc... whatever you'd like.
Old 01-26-2010 | 09:02 PM
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Well i got a small picture of my car as the avatar
Old 01-27-2010 | 02:00 AM
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Search the used parts section of this site for some good deals too.
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