V6 mods

**Motomas** · 07-18-2009, 12:44 PM

I have a 97 3.8 firebird and wanted to know what some good mods would be to improve performance. Thanks.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 07-18-2009, 03:25 PM

Long tube headers, air intake lid, k&n filter, and a custom tune.

**Motomas** · 07-19-2009, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

Long tube headers, air intake lid, k&n filter, and a custom tune.

Do you know where to get long tube headers for a v6. Can only find for the v8.Thanks

**wheeliE-maxx** · 07-19-2009, 05:18 PM

Just google it. Don't settle for shorties. Long tubes are out there. Summitracing.com had midlengths with a y-ppipe which would be alright, but look for longtubes

**FreakV6** · 07-20-2009, 08:31 AM

Longtubes are in the making right now. FFF (force fed fabrications) is curretly working on them. I would do headers (pacesetter are a good cheap choice), a lid, and a nice cat back to start. If you have an auto i would look into a shift kit, or if manual a nice short shifter. Then look into a tune. Their is plenty of stuff to do after that, just depends on how much you want to spend. Come join us at v6f-body.com and we can get you any info you need.

**Pony_Eater** · 07-20-2009, 09:04 AM

i would sell it and buy an ls1

**GTP231** · 07-20-2009, 06:13 PM

97s don't have a lid and FFF's Longtubes have been done and out for around a year now.
Check www.fullthrottlev6.com as well

**Same ol Situation** · 07-20-2009, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Pony_Eater

i would sell it and buy an ls1

haha, used to have a v6 firebird, trying to mod it was just a losing battle.

**FreakV6** · 07-21-2009, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by GTP231

97s don't have a lid and FFF's Longtubes have been done and out for around a year now.
Check www.fullthrottlev6.com as well

my bad, didn't even think about it being a 97. He is correct, so you can build you a nice cheap one or find one off ebay. as far the headers, yes they have been out, however their was a problem with the suppliers the next batch isnt available just yet, though it should be soon.

**c5z28** · 07-21-2009, 12:25 PM

s/c or save the mod money and get a v-8

**wheeliE-maxx** · 07-21-2009, 03:56 PM

I don't know about the v8 thing. I would trade up too, but like every v6 vs. v8 arguement before, people want to be different and are attached to their cars. Porting and a cam and he's in the 13's

**Smittro** · 07-21-2009, 04:29 PM

A buick Grand National is nothing too sneeze @ when modded. Even stock they were quick. I'd look into a turbo or SC setup if you're serious about modding a 6er...
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118077