everyones favorite bolt on
08-23-2002, 02:51 AM
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Car: '92 RS, '84 Z28
Engine: 383, L69
Transmission: T56, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42, 3.42
everyones favorite bolt on
i just wanna know what everyones favorite performance or non porformance bolt on for their 3rd gen.
08-23-2002, 09:00 AM
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well bolt ons i want are:
1. new hood (i wish somone made my hood in fiberglass..)
2. rims (the ronal/slp firehawk ones)
3. an ati procharger intercooled supercharger..
4. slp headers, 2 catco cats, and slp catback.
5. slp runners.
after all that i will most likely need a custom chip, and a fuel pressure regulator.
i am saving up my money!
1. new hood (i wish somone made my hood in fiberglass..)
2. rims (the ronal/slp firehawk ones)
3. an ati procharger intercooled supercharger..
4. slp headers, 2 catco cats, and slp catback.
5. slp runners.
after all that i will most likely need a custom chip, and a fuel pressure regulator.
i am saving up my money!
08-24-2002, 10:34 AM
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I'm not sure it's my favorite, but I seem to swap throttle bodies a little too often. I've done it so much it's second nature and takes just over 3 minutes.
My favorite bolt-on I've done is a new console from YearOne. Ah, the fit and finish...
My favorite bolt-on I've done is a new console from YearOne. Ah, the fit and finish...
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08-24-2002, 10:59 PM
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That's like asking which Playboy bunny is your favorite. My Comp Cam has to be near the top though.
08-24-2002, 11:02 PM
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
Engine: The Mighty 305!
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Originally posted by iroc22
K&N open element air filter. Takes only a couple minutes to install and for a TBI/carb car, it makes a huge difference.
K&N open element air filter. Takes only a couple minutes to install and for a TBI/carb car, it makes a huge difference.
08-25-2002, 01:18 AM
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Car: yy wife, crazy.
Engine: 350, Vortecs, 650DP
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: 8.5", 3.42
Originally posted by Mark A Shields
That's like asking which Playboy bunny is your favorite. My Comp Cam has to be near the top though.
That's like asking which Playboy bunny is your favorite. My Comp Cam has to be near the top though.
OH WAIT.... I'm supposed to answer the bolt on part.
Well I'd have to say a picture of Rhonda Rydell on my dash. :sillylol:
No seriously...
IMO there's no better improvement, whether it's initially or long term, than a good exhaust, starting with a cat-back. And I don't mean just a Hooker either Mark!!!
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08-25-2002, 01:26 AM
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SLP 1 3/4" headers, dual CATCO cats and Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust.
08-25-2002, 02:56 AM
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i think the best bang for your buck bolt ons would have to be either a stall converter or gears. both shave like .5- 1 second if used right.
i think the best bang for your buck bolt ons would have to be either a stall converter or gears. both shave like .5- 1 second if used right.
08-25-2002, 10:49 AM
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Originally posted by unknown_host
i think the best bang for your buck bolt ons would have to be either a stall converter or gears. both shave like .5- 1 second if used right.
i think the best bang for your buck bolt ons would have to be either a stall converter or gears. both shave like .5- 1 second if used right.
08-25-2002, 02:12 PM
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that goodwrench cam is so weak, .39 intake lift lol. oh well, actually the wierd thing is my friend with a 74 nova has that same motor, he swapped his rear from 3.08's to 3.73's and got posi and an msd 6AL, went from 15.5's to 14.4's. i dont know how that works i would have thought 3.73's would have been overkill for that replacement motor but oh well.
08-27-2002, 10:41 AM
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i would have to say the hurst rachet shifter, in my case i have a th-350 tranny and it just skips 2nd gear so you lose all the power in 2nd, but with the rachet you can bang through the gears without missing a beat
08-27-2002, 02:23 PM
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Car: 1986 Firebird
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Transmission: 700R4
It'd be either the 3.73/posi/disc axle from an '84 Trans Am that I rebuilt and swapped on, or, the Dynomax super turbo cat-back exhaust.
09-01-2002, 09:58 AM
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Car: RS
Engine: 305
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.42
i too am a big open element man, for 30 bucks, and under 5 mintues of work, its the best bolt on i've ever done, you feel a slight difference, sounds different, and looks nice; right there you covered all the catagories on a car
09-01-2002, 09:55 PM
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Car: '89 RS
Engine: 9C1 w/ TPI
Transmission: rebuilt 700R4
3.73 and posi. I used to have dreams of ring gears, pinions, and carriers dancing in my head before I finally swapped. :lala:
09-04-2002, 01:46 PM
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Car: 99 Formula
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
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Originally posted by Corbi_85-IROC
I agree with Headers and catback
I agree with Headers and catback
09-12-2002, 09:07 AM
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Car: 97 200sx se-r, 82 Trans/Am
Engine: 350 bored to 355
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt 3.45
I absolutely agree with the exaust people. You need something to start with. Making the engine breathe better is an absolute must. A k&n would be good too, but exaust is the most noticeable modification you can do.
It has the sound, looks, performance, power, and overall attitude of a muscle car. It is first in my books.
Oh yeah I have custom headers w/ 3 in stainless steel flomaster.
Eat that ricers with coffee can exaust.
It has the sound, looks, performance, power, and overall attitude of a muscle car. It is first in my books.
Oh yeah I have custom headers w/ 3 in stainless steel flomaster.
Eat that ricers with coffee can exaust.
09-24-2002, 02:01 PM
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hehe yea a SC would be awsome... what would be better, 2.73 to 3.42's or 3.23's... its more of a drive then a drag car... would the 3.42's kill the highway-ability of my car? or is that just right... im goin the full exhaust route this summer... ah cant wait for that nice tone... i might need to double up on the boxers that day, so i wont get any stuff on the seat....ahh then i hope i run a 14.6.. or lower.. that would be nice...with that and some intake porting... that would be awsome...
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hehe yea a SC would be awsome... what would be better, 2.73 to 3.42's or 3.23's... its more of a drive then a drag car... would the 3.42's kill the highway-ability of my car? or is that just right... im goin the full exhaust route this summer... ah cant wait for that nice tone... i might need to double up on the boxers that day, so i wont get any stuff on the seat....ahh then i hope i run a 14.6.. or lower.. that would be nice...with that and some intake porting... that would be awsome...
hehe yea a SC would be awsome... what would be better, 2.73 to 3.42's or 3.23's... its more of a drive then a drag car... would the 3.42's kill the highway-ability of my car? or is that just right... im goin the full exhaust route this summer... ah cant wait for that nice tone... i might need to double up on the boxers that day, so i wont get any stuff on the seat....ahh then i hope i run a 14.6.. or lower.. that would be nice...with that and some intake porting... that would be awsome...
01-07-2004, 06:46 PM
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i dont think anything just bolted on to my car
01-07-2004, 07:21 PM
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Headers are my fav. bolt-on. A cam (would that be a bolt in ) would be 2nd.
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Car: 86 IROC
Engine: 6.2
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 4.10
THE HEADERS WERE NICE (SLP), BUT MY MOST NOTICEABLE ITEM WAS THE STEALTHRAM (TECHNICALLY A BOLT-ON), LOL.
HEADERS MADE A SEAT OF THE PANTS DIFFERENCE ALSO.
OF COURSE EACH OF THESE BOLT-ONS WERE AROUND $600, LOL.
HEADERS MADE A SEAT OF THE PANTS DIFFERENCE ALSO.
OF COURSE EACH OF THESE BOLT-ONS WERE AROUND $600, LOL.
01-08-2004, 11:09 AM
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MY MIDWEST STALL MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE, AS WELL, AND IT WAS ONLY $500, LOL.
THIS HOBBY IS FREAKING EXPENSIVE!
THIS HOBBY IS FREAKING EXPENSIVE!
01-08-2004, 02:37 PM
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Originally posted by laiky
"i dont think anything just bolted on to my car"
Amazing isn't it??
"i dont think anything just bolted on to my car"
Amazing isn't it??
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Having 1 favorite bolt-on is impossible.
Its the total package that makes it fun!
However pushing the power through a Vigilante converter and 3.73s sure is fun, yeehaw!
Its the total package that makes it fun!
However pushing the power through a Vigilante converter and 3.73s sure is fun, yeehaw!
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