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Hi I just got my 2000 ss convertible in oct. and I love it!Its black with black leather with a hurst 6 spd. So far I have put in a k&n filter(is it my imagination or does this make the car sound louder)and have been thinking of getting a borla exhaust. Someone told me I should get a torque converter, what is it and should I get one? Any suggestions on some mods that wont break the bank and are worthwhile=more horsepower would be appreciated. thanx
Posts: 44 | From: malverne ny | Registered: Nov 2000
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See my photo album for the mod's I've done. Next on the list are: * installing the '01 Bilstein suspension * installing the Fast Toys cold air kit * installing the shift lite * 4:11 gears * maybe a 180 stat ... I'm waiting for Hawkeye's final report on that * subframe connectors
**installing means I've got the parts sitting in the garage
------------------ Art Schroeder D99-C219
Pewter ragtop, All available GM & SLP options, M6, !CAGS, !Badging, !dual-dual muffler & tailpipes, DynoMax & 3" on the left, Lou's ShortStick, BMR STB, WhisperLid, Heated Seats, Yokohama Guardex Winter Tires on black steel rims.
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How much was the K&N and do you have some part numbers for that? Also, when you spec out that Borla system, I would be interested in what they are going for. I am looking for new exhausts for both my 1993 Z28 and 1998 SS but I need something that is bolt on for the 1998 due to the rarity of the car.
quote:Originally posted by KevinCansiani: How much was the K&N and do you have some part numbers for that? Also, when you spec out that Borla system, I would be interested in what they are going for. I am looking for new exhausts for both my 1993 Z28 and 1998 SS but I need something that is bolt on for the 1998 due to the rarity of the car.
Kevin Cansiani 1998 Camaro 1LE SS
The K&n filter was about $50,I dont have any numbers for it I just ordered it from slp. As far as the exhuast I dont really know what Im going to do, I just want a lower tone to the exhaust and unleash a little(or alot) more hp.I wont be doing anything until next summer anyway, after buyng the car I have no money left!
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quote:Originally posted by Richard Luse: Car Wash?????? Never!!!!!!, get some good heavy duty rubber gloves, pick your warmer days (like tomorrow), and wash her by hand.
ok ok I was just asking
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quote:Originally posted by poSSum: Nice choice of car
See my photo album for the mod's I've done. Next on the list are: * installing the '01 Bilstein suspension * installing the Fast Toys cold air kit * installing the shift lite * 4:11 gears * maybe a 180 stat ... I'm waiting for Hawkeye's final report on that * subframe connectors
**installing means I've got the parts sitting in the garage
Thanks for the welcome, Whats the advantage of the 4:11 gears? Sorry if this is a dumb question but Im new at this and trying to learn. thanks Posts: 44 | From: malverne ny | Registered: Nov 2000
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Thanks for the welcome, Whats the advantage of the 4:11 gears? Sorry if this is a dumb question but Im new at this and trying to learn. thanks
Improved acceleration. 4.11's increase your rpm by 20% in any given gear at any given speed. Improvements of 2 to 3 tenths and 3 to 4 mph in the quarter mile are usual.
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Welcome to the Topless F-body family!!!! I haven't done much to mine yet but I think SFCs will be next. I want to stiffen the chassis! And the car wash is a bad idea!!! Washing by hand is your best bet. The car wash just promotes leaks!
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I believe one of the cheapest mods would be an exhaust cutout.. Im nuts about my cutout.. I leave it uncapped about 90% of the time... and it makes the SS sound INCREDIBLE...
Anyways.. Its a 3" FlowTech race ready.. I think I got mine from Jegs.. $40 roughly.. $20 for installation at local muffler shop..
I gained about .4 sec in the 1/4 mile.. good stuff.. Good luck with the SS.. nice to see ya on the board!
------------------ Alicia (Ali) Soret 2000 Silver A4, hardtop, ebony interior, Whisper Lid, K&N Air Filter and breather, SLP quad exhaust. 3" FlowTech exhaust cutout, BMR STB, VTech taillight covers, Jim's Forced Air Induction decals in black. 17 'SLP ZR1-style Chrome wheels..! FINALLY!! SSOA # M00-3552 (PreviouSS) 1999 NBM hardtop, #3499, A4, dark grey leather, VTech taillight covers. (She's no longer with us..) Member of http://www.sffbc.com (South Florida F-Body Club) sterlina@aol.com http://hometown.aol.com/sterlina/myhomepage/index.html I have a Ross' SS courtesy of SSOA!! This is how we met!!! :)
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quote:Originally posted by AndromedaSS: I believe one of the cheapest mods would be an exhaust cutout.. Im nuts about my cutout.. I leave it uncapped about 90% of the time... and it makes the SS sound INCREDIBLE...
Anyways.. Its a 3" FlowTech race ready.. I think I got mine from Jegs.. $40 roughly.. $20 for installation at local muffler shop..
I gained about .4 sec in the 1/4 mile.. good stuff.. Good luck with the SS.. nice to see ya on the board!
Ali,
Have you heard the loudmouth? How does it compare to the cutout? All I have is a straight through 14" oval Dynomax with a 3" tailpipe and it is still real quiet .... seriously considering running a straight pipe.
When you shaved 4/10's with the cutout ... were conditions the same? ... and your 60' times? Just wondering if there were other factors that may have helped
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