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Old 01-27-2015 | 09:41 PM
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want to upgrade

Hey i have a 1995 z28 automatic its stock how should i go about upgrading it and keeping it reliable
Old 01-28-2015 | 01:06 AM
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Re: want to upgrade

Depends on the budget.
Throttle body coolant bypass.Cheap.I haven't done this yet,and I'm so ashamed,but will get around to it.Good for 6-7 ponies.
Cat back system.About ten hp I think
Cold air system.I would do this first.About 10 hp I think
Decent tires.Hard to find ones for the 16 inch,but I'm happy with my coopers.
Zeon RS3-A.Some vette folks run them.They are predictable and hold pretty well.I used to run firestone sz50's, but I like these better.
Why don't you post a signature it's real easy.
NGk spark plugs.Used to run the non plats, but got tired replacing them all the time so I run the plats.Super happy here.Other members like the iradium plugs.
The coil wire is the weak link in the chain,so I would replace that often.
Hope this helps.Beer time.
Old 01-28-2015 | 04:17 PM
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Re: want to upgrade

Originally Posted by edxiel
Hey i have a 1995 z28 automatic its stock how should i go about upgrading it and keeping it reliable
If smog is not a problem, get long tube headers.
CAT back exhaust
Cold air intake system
PCM tune (use a 160 T stat)
new, better valve springs
1:6 RR
3:73's
2600 RPM stall TC
Old 01-29-2015 | 08:41 AM
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Re: want to upgrade

PCM tune
CAI
Headers this will be a huge boost
Old 01-30-2015 | 12:12 AM
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Re: want to upgrade

Thanks for all the input,luckily i dont need to worry about smogs but i do about money haha i have 1500$ to work with what should i do first and any specific brands i should go with
Old 01-30-2015 | 12:17 AM
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Re: want to upgrade

Originally Posted by Fatdog2
Depends on the budget.
Throttle body coolant bypass.Cheap.I haven't done this yet,and I'm so ashamed,but will get around to it.Good for 6-7 ponies.
Cat back system.About ten hp I think
Cold air system.I would do this first.About 10 hp I think
Decent tires.Hard to find ones for the 16 inch,but I'm happy with my coopers.
Zeon RS3-A.Some vette folks run them.They are predictable and hold pretty well.I used to run firestone sz50's, but I like these better.
Why don't you post a signature it's real easy.
NGk spark plugs.Used to run the non plats, but got tired replacing them all the time so I run the plats.Super happy here.Other members like the iradium plugs.
The coil wire is the weak link in the chain,so I would replace that often.
Hope this helps.Beer time.
alright intake catback bypass got it ,might sound stupid asking this but what do you mean by post signature
Old 01-30-2015 | 12:31 AM
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Re: want to upgrade

Easy ,just go up to UserCP left hand corner of the page and click on it and you can describe you car like stick or auto trans,any mods done,hard top or convert.Then every time you post something,it will show up at the bottom of your message,so folks can better help out.Hope this helps.
Old 01-30-2015 | 08:00 AM
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Re: want to upgrade

heres your list:

LLP stainless headers 1 3/4 (mention LS1tech for discount)
Pacesetter y-pipe
PCMforLess tune
Cold Air Intake of your choice

should be under budget and a huge performance bump
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