'00 Z28 best power bang for buck ideas?

**lsgunner28** · 07-01-2009, 06:02 PM

Bought my 2000 z28 (6 speed, 108,000 miles to date) last july, I have a
-k&n in the stock box
-10.4 mm taylor wires with iridium plugs
-jet chip

what are the products offer the best gains for the least money? thanks

**67CamaroRSSS** · 07-01-2009, 06:12 PM

You have a "chip" for your car? Take it back cuz you got took. The iridium plugs were a waste of coinage too (unless you got a real good price).

Sorry, not trying to rain on your parade but our cars are tuned with HP Tuners (or a similar tuning suite) as they have a "memory" that can be flashed to change the parameters of operation. Avoid hand held devices also (HPP, Predator and the like) as while they are great for changing the gear ratio and tire size and where the fans come on they are sorta worthless for actually "tuning" the car.

At any rate congratz on your purchase.

1st mods depend on what you want to do with the car. 1/4 mile racer? Corner carver?

The only "SLP" part worth buying is a lid.

**allbaugh_04** · 07-01-2009, 06:48 PM

SLP lid
Long Tube headers
X-pipe
Catback or True Duals
Port the throttle body
LS6 intake will gain a few hp, not much

Nitrous is the cheapest mod, but if you don't know what you are doing steer clear man

**COKEBOTTLES** · 07-01-2009, 07:13 PM

67CamaroRSSS, i never knew that about chips and powerprogrammers.Thanks for saving me $$$!

lsgunner28, you could do the free ram air mod. I dont think it helps alot, but hell it dont cost you nothin!!!

**c5z28** · 07-01-2009, 07:16 PM

driver mod and it's free.

**MNZ28** · 07-01-2009, 11:20 PM

We should have a sticky on best low budget mods. Headers, catback,gears,lid, tune.

**MNZ28** · 07-01-2009, 11:21 PM

With that kinda mileage I wouldnt spray it thats just my opinion though.

**lsgunner28** · 07-02-2009, 02:23 AM

not a fan of spray, i just want more everyday power. which headers, air box lid, and MAF works/you like best? thanks again guys!

**JoshieDoom** · 07-02-2009, 03:00 AM

MAF is not a power adder. Stay with stock, EVERYONE AND THEIR BROTHER WILL AGREE.

**00Z28DC** · 07-02-2009, 04:16 AM

Originally Posted by JoshieDoom

MAF is not a power adder. Stay with stock, EVERYONE AND THEIR BROTHER WILL AGREE.

+1 unless your putting out more than 500 don't bother.

**JoshieDoom** · 07-02-2009, 04:24 AM

Originally Posted by 00Z28DC

+1 unless your putting out more than 500 don't bother.

Then you dont need a MAF

**allbaugh_04** · 07-02-2009, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by lsgunner28

not a fan of spray, i just want more everyday power. which headers, air box lid, and MAF works/you like best? thanks again guys!

NO MAF

leave it alone

**Dr.Crash** · 07-02-2009, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by c5z28

driver mod and it's free.

Take your own adivce....

To the OP, here is a link to a bunch of mods, some are free.

http://www.installuniversity.com/lsx...documents.html

**Dr.Crash** · 07-02-2009, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by JoshieDoom

Then you dont need a MAF

SD

**HitManLs1** · 07-02-2009, 10:53 AM

So its not a good idea to port the maf sensor or take the screen out. I have a 98 z28. I see that got it on the free mods list.

**Dr.Crash** · 07-02-2009, 10:57 AM

no dont touch it. it just makes things worse

**HitManLs1** · 07-02-2009, 11:37 AM

Ok thanks

**lsgunner28** · 07-02-2009, 01:27 PM

i just want it to be a reliable everyday driver with enough power to beat anything...its already very close just need a little more..

**67CamaroRSSS** · 07-02-2009, 02:20 PM

Long tube headers and true dual exhaust. Maybe 4.10 gears. I'd do sub frame connectors also to tie the car together. Dyno tune and you'll be around 340hp to the rear tires. You'll want stickier tires at this point.

Remember: Speed is just a question of $$$. How fast can you go?