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07-31-2003, 02:00 PM
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Yeah, I'm all about the speed after seeing that Camaro the other night. It was an older one, like the IROC style, but I'm definitely more of a fan of the Z28's. I think within the past few days I've learned quite a bit from this forum though. It's hard to just switch interests like this. Their is quite a bit more to learn.
As for being in the import scene, I really don't think I'll be messing with the suspension too much because I know that when you mess with that and make it stiffer in the back, the weight transfer is horrible. For a FWD car, that's great, but RWD is a different story.
I think once I actually find a car that's in my budget range, I will do the basic bolt-one, like Intake, Headers, Exhaust and a few other little things. Then once I save up a little more, do the rear end, heads and nice big cam.
Does anyone do their upgrades in any particular order? With imports and messing with the bigger engine components like cam shafts, valve springs and retainers, it's always better to upgrade your ignition and fuel components to accomodate for all that extra air moving through your engine. So when you do heads and a cam, are their any other things you would need to upgrade while you have everything apart?
Also, nobody told me what the difference was between a Z28 and an SS
As for being in the import scene, I really don't think I'll be messing with the suspension too much because I know that when you mess with that and make it stiffer in the back, the weight transfer is horrible. For a FWD car, that's great, but RWD is a different story.
I think once I actually find a car that's in my budget range, I will do the basic bolt-one, like Intake, Headers, Exhaust and a few other little things. Then once I save up a little more, do the rear end, heads and nice big cam.
Does anyone do their upgrades in any particular order? With imports and messing with the bigger engine components like cam shafts, valve springs and retainers, it's always better to upgrade your ignition and fuel components to accomodate for all that extra air moving through your engine. So when you do heads and a cam, are their any other things you would need to upgrade while you have everything apart?
Also, nobody told me what the difference was between a Z28 and an SS
07-31-2003, 02:22 PM
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Originally posted by FastGuyJR
-Jet Hot LT1 long tube headers: ~$565 shipped (Don't settle for shorty headers)
-JR
-Jet Hot LT1 long tube headers: ~$565 shipped (Don't settle for shorty headers)
-JR
Oh, and welcome to the board.
07-31-2003, 02:36 PM
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In NY people do everything to their cars, we don't really have very strict emissions laws. The only thing is, you just need the cat to pass inspection, so what most people do, is put their cat on for inspection, then just put their system back together afterwards. Most places don't even check though. I had a civic that was straight pipe, right from the block! Most mechanics around here that do inspections just want the money from the inspection. Throw 'em a few extra bucks and they're slap the inspection sticker right on for ya. The only thing is, if you get pulled over, the only thing the cops will really get ya for is the loud exhaust, but you can get outta those easy.
07-31-2003, 02:50 PM
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Originally posted by Kornmart
Also, nobody told me what the difference was between a Z28 and an SS
Also, nobody told me what the difference was between a Z28 and an SS
I guess I'll type this all over again;Anyway, speaking for LT1 cars the standard difference are as follows:
Ram air hood with forced air intake (doesn't work any better than a regular cold air intake, though), slightly different spoiler, and 17X9 ZR1 wheels (unless it's a convertible), and a dash plaque as well as key fobs.
The options are an oil cooler, Torsen rear differential (this is a really good option) with different differantial cover. I believe a Hurst shifter was available for the manual cars. There was also Level I, and Level II suspension options with Bilstein shocks, and different springs. Am I forgetting anything?
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08-01-2003, 07:48 AM
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so what seems to be the most common problem everyone runs into when modifying these cars? I've read a few posts about worrying about oil leaks, does that happen with a lot of people? Or are these cars just notorious for leaking?
08-01-2003, 10:58 AM
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Not all Z28s come with T-tops. They are only 12 lbs heavier (assuming both vehicles are optioned the same). The chassis isn't quite as rigid as a hard top, so you'll want subframe connectors to be one of your additions if you pick up a T-top car. Actually, you should get them either way.
08-04-2003, 08:34 AM
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Yes, and yes it's worth it. A hotcam kit will get you up to about 330+ with tune. Couple of guys are running the CC305 and XE224/230 to the 330-340's with tuning, CC306 has gotten 340-350's with tuning.
08-04-2003, 12:44 PM
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Ok, so from what I've read, this seems to be a pretty common, yet very effective setup for the LT1:
CC305 Cam
Either Jet Hot or Hook LP Headers
SLP Loudmouth or Borla Exhaust
Edelbrock heads?
... Still doing research on the rest
CC305 Cam
Either Jet Hot or Hook LP Headers
SLP Loudmouth or Borla Exhaust
Edelbrock heads?
... Still doing research on the rest