Bringin her back from the dead

[Nightrage]

No money, plus the engine came with a 3 year/ unlimited mile warranty. Any modifications will void that warranty, aside from maybe some bolt ons.

[TraceZ]

Alright, revved a little quicker than I expected, but I made a WOT run to 5k. I didn't think it would happen so soon, but I'm left wishing she had more power :-(

I remember what a big deal the stock 275 HP rating on the LT1 was back in 1993 - 1997

0-60 in 5.7 seconds... That was faster that most big block cars from the classic muscle car era.

Now it doesn't seem like much... Many more modern V6 cars make that or more.

[TraceZ]

No money, plus the engine came with a 3 year/ unlimited mile warranty. Any modifications will void that warranty, aside from maybe some bolt ons.

Go with a full exhaust, a good CAI and a tune. That should get you to over 300 HP at the rear wheels without voiding your warranty. Of course... That costs money. There is nothing wrong with enjoying it the way it is you know. It's not exactly slow, It's a very nice car, and I bet it gets looks.

[Joe 1320]

I was running 13.0s at 107 in an internally stock LT-1 and an auto trans. You should be able to replicate that with bolt ons. one exception was the 1.6 roller rockers, that required opening the valve covers.

Here's what I had:

Jet hot coated SLP headers
4" mufflex cat back
K&N filter
smooth intake bellows
throttle body airfoil
Custom ECM program
Lt4 roller rockers
Lt4 knock module
Built 4l60E with hardened sun shell and 23 element low sprag
full BMR rear suspension
airlift bags
1LE aluminum driveshaft
1LE trans mount
3.73 gears
disconnect the front sway bar at the track, bolt it back up before driving home!
Sticky tires are a must! without them, you'll spin terribly.

That combo gave me consistant 13.0s at 106-107, depending on conditions.

[raroZ28]

Didn't you have your heads ported as well or am I thinking of somebody else?

[Joe 1320]

Didn't you have your heads ported as well or am I thinking of somebody else?

Not mine. The heads were untouched. I did headgaskets, but that's all.

[raroZ28]

Not mine. The heads were untouched. I did headgaskets, but that's all.

I'm thinking of somebody else then.

Another guy ran 13.0 with ported heads, full exhaust, and CAI, and I believe his 60' was about 1.6.

[Nightrage]

13 flat doesn't sound too shabby. I should be able to do at least that, especially since a lot of the mods I want will drop weight (carbon fiber hood, racing seats, dry cell battery to pull weight off the front). I wanted to add 4.10's and Nitto drag radials, but I'm afraid of obliterating the rear. Headers, a small cam and a tune are in my plan. I just need the funding. I already have a cat back, after market clutch and CAI. I gotta find a set of emissions legal long tubes. I've heard a lot of complaints about Pace Setter, so I might just go with AS&M mids. I really want more mid to top end power, but that will come with the cam. I might just leave it alone and save for a C5, but I don't think I'll be able to leave my Trans Am as is. I definitely have to get her paint freshened up and change the hood at the very least. I'm in a nursing assistant course now, so I should be making $18- $22 an hour by the Summer, which isn't bad...especially since I only pay $350 a month in rent. Aside from that, I don't have much in terms of living expenses, so I should be able to show a little love to my car. I can't go overboard though, as I'm sure my girl is going to want a ring in the near future, plus we could use our own place. No matter, I'm only 23. I'm in no rush