A few $100 to spend, what to look into?

[pcgame4life]

Well I drive a black 1997 Camaro 3.8l v6, completely stock except for the flowmaster muffler I have on it.
I'm a newb to cars pretty much, and I've got a couple hundred dollars (200-300 maybe) to spend, and was wondering what I should invest in.

I've been told headers, but I'm not quite sure what they do, how much they are, or where I would go about getting them... so I'm not sure.

What would be a nice, beneficial mod to look into?

[vanbibber]

CAI. exhaust is pointless if the car doesnt take in enough air.

[pcgame4life]

How much would a CAI setup run, parts and labor? Or would it be easy enough for someone like me to install?

[pcgame4life]

Saw an SLP kit on ebay for like $200 shipped, but I'm not sure how easy it would be to install, or if it came with everything necessary to install...

[vanbibber]

http://www.ftpp.net/V6Main.htm the guy who runs it name is josh and he is on this board as viper98885 he can get you set up.

installing it shouldnt take you more than a half an hour with a couple of tools needed.

[pcgame4life]

The kit on ebay is $192 shipped, but it's part SLP-2014, which is for v8, so I'm assuming it won't fit my car.

I've only got $220 in my paypal account, and none in my bank account lol, so I guess it will have to wait until I get paid.
Also, what sort of performance gains would I get from cold air intake?

[masterjr33]

depending on the miles on your car. and age of ignition products already installed you may get a higher seat of pants feel and better HP and MPG witha GOOD ignition tune up.. plugs wires coils. also a fuel filter. and a profesional fuel system cleaning... just to bring everything you have back to optimal or better...

cold air kits on a stock car with only an exhuast cant offer more than 5 HP max to our cars.. where as a good tune up and maintainence job can give you back 5HP you might be losing with worn out parts. and gain a few with the after market parts you install, it would be cheaper than a 200$ cold air kit.

also if you have a V-6 auto get the
B&M shift improver for 40$. you will LOVE the instant and noticable improvment. along with a longer tranny life.

[slow6]

r u sure a shift kit wont wear out the tranny faster?
higher pressures etc

theres also transgo

[masterjr33]

faster shifts = less slip time. = long trans life.

its not a kit. its an eletronic device that tells the tranny to have faster/crisper higher line preasure shifts..

[rhodeymark]

Application only through '98? What did they change in the 60Es in '99 to make these not compatible (or worthwhile)?

[zymose]

What are the other advantages and disadvantages of the shift improver? Any change to MPG or HP, or does it just shift faster?

[masterjr33]

you guys seriously havent tried this 40$ mod.. its AWESOME.. plug in and go. takes like 10 minutes to put on... select/adjustable shift enhancement.. i just installed mine.. my first mod actually.. that 48-54 MPH part throttle up shift was being sorta week and annoying on my car... cleared it right up.. and quicker and harder shifts through all gears.

heres a linky poo for you guys..

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...2&autoview=sku

this is the one i bought. installs at the computer .very easy on mine with the computer under the dash.works PERFECT .2 wires to hook up. you can choose stock, firmer, or REAL firm shift with a selectable controller that it comes with.you can adjust it on the fly.

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...134+4294822072

heres another that more than likely does the same thing BUT> its 3 TIMES more expesnive. and doesnt look select/adjusable on the fly. looks like it plugs into the tranny it self..

[rhodeymark]

WTF - the non-selectable Granatelli module says it is good for all years of the 60E. I called B&M and asked why their Shift+ was through 1998 only - all models. The dude didn't know. :rolleyes: I'm going to keep on this until I learn the truth. I hope I can HANDLE THE TRUTH!

[Rowdy Burns]

those line pressure increasers have been proven to destroy the 4L60E.

spend your money on a new intake setup.

[ September 20, 2005, 08:39 AM: Message edited by: Rowdy Burns ]

[grayman]

get an aluminum drive shaft.
check ebay.
check here...http://www.tacreationsusa.com/

you can get them for $150 or less. don't get a corvette drive shaft...get an Fbody drive shaft...4th gen...it will fit.