What mod should I get next?

[BigRalph]

Hi everyone.

I have a 01 v6 camaro automatic. My question is what other mod should I get to for my car that give me good HP, but not to much on my wallet.

Here is my current mod list.

2.5 flowmaster exhaust system, 3" car sound cat, K&N fuel injection kit, K&N oil filter, 10-30 royal purple oil, ngk iridium spark plug, Msd super conducted wires, stock 3.42 gear, and coming soon a hypertec programmer.

Thanks

[pr95blackbird]

Re: What mod should I get next?

only things i see that could be missing are new air intake system, changing your gears, adding a lsd, 1 peice driveshaft maybe port and polish?

edit: oh and maybe a shift kit and stall converter

[2K3800CAMARO]

Re: What mod should I get next?

Get a good Camshaft $299 from CompCams (Extreme Energy SerieS) not sure about the part # but someone here will know , plus if you CAMM it it will make it sound even more PISSED OFF then just the exhaust alone ! with a good cam you should be able to squeeze 20 ponies out and install time is maybe 2 hours

[BigRalph]

Re: What mod should I get next?

How hard is it to install Camm?

[2K3800CAMARO]

Re: What mod should I get next?

If you get like the HANES manual for the FBODY ($20 or so) it shows ya how to :) not that hard i did my first cam job when i was 16 and didnt know much about cars lol so you can handle it just read carefully , do as it says , ALWAYS replace CAM Bearings , Always Lube everything as described and use the right tools thats all thats to it

[BigRalph]

Re: What mod should I get next?

Do I need to remove the engine from the car to replace the cam?

[2K3800CAMARO]

Re: What mod should I get next?

No you shouldn't HAVE to . But i would take it out (Cherry Picker) and make sure everything else is good all bearings cyl walls , pistons , i mean if you are going to work on it why not spend an hour or 2 to make sure the rest of the engine isn't 100% :P right ?!

[slow6]

Re: What mod should I get next?

dont get a Haynes, get a chiltons or helms (but helms might be way too expensive)

no you dont have to pull the engine

[BigRalph]

Re: What mod should I get next?

To replace the cam do I need to remove the timing chain or not?

[slow6]

Re: What mod should I get next?

yes sir

[Crispy]

Re: What mod should I get next?

I'd go with a freshened up top end. Cam, lifters, rods, springs, and some head work.

[BigRalph]

Re: What mod should I get next?

Dam that sound super expensive man, but it sounds logical. If I'm going to change the cam I should just go for it all. I could look at the price like around $2,500 for everything.

[2K3800CAMARO]

Re: What mod should I get next?

Shouldnt cost ya $2500

All new Bearings $120 (All 3 sets)
Cam $300
Lifters $150
Rods $100
Springs $100
Extras (Sealant , Lube , ETC) $50

so maybe more around 1000-1200 should get ya going

[Crispy]

Re: What mod should I get next?

2,500 if you're getting it installed a shop maybe. Those estimates of 1000-1200 are fair, i'd be prepared with 1500 in case you find something you want to freshen up while you're in there. I dunno how much a machine shop would charge ya to do head work though.

BTW...F the Sox! lol

[BigRalph]

Re: What mod should I get next?

It sound like Nitrous is a better investment for now or just save some more money and get a supercharger.

Hey I'm from Boston, but I hate baseball. Football rules Go Pats!!! LOL