I've been heavily into manual transmission Fords for years. I've owned quite a few and I've been pretty happy so far.

Though a few weeks ago I decided to change things up and sold one of my '99 Contours to go looking for a 5.0 Mustang or a 5.7 Camaro/Trans Am. I stumbled across Mark's car and made the purchase . Let me tell you, I've never driven a car that I've actually been scared of before . I don't think any of my previous cars topped 180hp/torque to the wheels. Not to mention that my Fords were all FWD!

The z28 is stock as far as the motor, intake, transmission goes. I don't see any current need to gain more power with mods at the moment , but I was hoping to start getting a list together of what I could do with the car. First would be headers, high flow cat, exhaust, intake, and other small little things. I noticed slight loss of low end power on my Contour with those mods, but it freed up some hp up top. What will the effect be on the Camaro regarding its low end torque? Then I was thinking about looking into cams (sounds nasty at idle ), heads, and more serious upgrades once I learn how to tame a LT1 6spd RWD monster . I would love suggestions on parts, upgrades, tires, rims, info, etc.

Below are a few more questions I have:

1) How restrictive is an '94 Z28's catback? Will I be fine with headers and a high flow cat? Or should I consider a catback as well? I like the rectangle stock tips.

2) I am used to FWD cars, what should I learn/know prior to hitting the road in the Camaro? I know the overall handling and driving is quite different. I want to be prepared and keep my Camaro out of a tree .

3) What fuel grade is a stock LT1 rated for? Super, plus, or regular? Will I notice any benefit/con to one vs another?

Well it's 11:30 at night so I'll rap up the post. Hope to hear from ya' guys.

 

I heard that K&N filters aren't as good as it would seem. I read that a study was done showing that they weren't that fantastic. I definantly want to allow more air into the engine, but not if it means sacrafising dirt into the engine .

Any opinions/suggestions?

 

First off welcome. Secondly go forth out into the forums and ask your questions in the appropriate spots and you'll be flooded with answers.

 

Thank you! Sounds good. I posted my questions here.

 

You shoud run premium fuel, unless you are just puttering around.

Welcome

Rich

 

Welcome! I honestly don't think I have ever seen those wheels on a 4th gen. Definitely unique!