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**Lucky1963** · 08-12-2010, 06:13 PM

Hay I am Jack new here. Just got my TA about two months ago. I LOVE MY CAR!!!!!!!! I found your link on .highperformancepontiac.com I knew there had to be a form for these cars. I have been a member of the Road star form for about 10 yrs and it has been invaluable. Looking forward to making some new friends and learning from your experience.

Jack Slentz

**pajeff02** · 08-12-2010, 06:28 PM

Welcome to the site, Jack, and congrats on your purchase!

**67CamaroRSSS** · 08-12-2010, 06:32 PM

Hello Jack. Welcome to the site. Unlike TEAM though, newbie does have an "I" (check thread title)...

Yes, I'm a spelling Nazi...

Also, are you a Jack that's a John or a real Jack?

**KahanaReef** · 08-12-2010, 06:39 PM

Welcome to the site, Jack! Congrats on the WS6...I'm sure you'll like it here.

**konigandy6** · 08-12-2010, 06:42 PM

Hi Jack, and welcome aboard!! Congratulations on the new TA!!

**Lucky1963** · 08-12-2010, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by 67CamaroRSSS

Hello Jack. Welcome to the site. Unlike TEAM though, newbie does have an "I" (check thread title)...

Yes, I'm a spelling Nazi...

Also, are you a Jack that's a John or a real Jack?

Real Jack. thanks for spelling help as I am dyslexic and sometimes even spell check is no help.

**Lucky1963** · 08-12-2010, 06:55 PM

So what do recommend as my first upgrade.
Jack

**KahanaReef** · 08-12-2010, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Lucky1963

Real Jack. thanks for spelling help as I am dyslexic and sometimes even spell check is no help.

Most of us don't care about spelling or typo errors... Don't sweat it

**KahanaReef** · 08-12-2010, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Lucky1963

So what do recommend as my first upgrade.
Jack

What does the car have so far, anything?

Most will say a lid is a good first mod.

**67CamaroRSSS** · 08-12-2010, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

What does the car have so far, anything?

Most will say a lid is a good first mod.

Sub frame connectors, sub frame connectors, sub frame connectors, sub frame connectors, sub frame connectors.... (abbreviated as SFC).

While not a "go fast" mod, these cars are a "twist-o-flex" design (have been since 67) and if you're gonna mod then you need to be able to keep it straight.

An annecdote: A buddy bought a 2000 Z28 new and commenced to drag racing it, eventually doing H/C/I, stall and nitrous. High 10's/low 11's. Fast enough to need a cage to be track legal. At 50K miles he decides to add SFC's. I had to fabricate a 1/2" spacer to make the RH side connector fit as the car was twisted that much.

Beyond that KR is correct: A lid (MTI or SLP smooth lid or the like) is the best 1st mod.

FYI: Other than a lid avoid SLP products as they are overpriced. The aftermarket has surpassed anything they make.

Is your car an A4 or M6?

Trust me, we've got lots 'o suggestions on how to "go fast"...

**Z28Thunder** · 08-12-2010, 07:18 PM

SFC (sub frame connectors) is the first thing I would do period. Welcome to LS1.com!!!

**Lucky1963** · 08-12-2010, 07:22 PM

The car is stock with 33,000 miles or so.
WOW I fell like a idiot What is a lid? Cold air intake?? and all the abbreviations are killing me. So when I say new I mean it.

**Lucky1963** · 08-12-2010, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Z28Thunder

SFC (sub frame connectors) is the first thing I would do period. Welcome to LS1.com!!!

Is there a link were is the best place to find these?

**Lucky1963** · 08-12-2010, 07:26 PM

2002 trans am I don't understand this. "Is your car an A4 or M6?"

**67CamaroRSSS** · 08-12-2010, 07:34 PM

A4 = automatic 4 speed
M6 = manual 6 speed
H/C/I - heads, cam, intake
NANO = Nitrogen Assisted Nitrous Oxide
N2O = Nitrous Oxide
SFC = Sub-frame connectors
RWHP = rear wheel horse power
RWT = rear wheel torque
TD = true dual exhaust
DR = Drag radial tire
A "lid" is the part that covers the air cleaner
SLP and MTI are acronyms for companies that make parts for our cars

There are a bunch more...

**67CamaroRSSS** · 08-12-2010, 07:37 PM

Don't worry, we were all new at one time or another...

Me, I've been doing this since the early 70's...

<---- Yeah, I really am that old...

**Lucky1963** · 08-12-2010, 07:40 PM

m6 is the answer to your question. on the SFC = Sub-frame connectors what is a good brand and a good vender???

**67CamaroRSSS** · 08-12-2010, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Lucky1963

m6 is the answer to your question. on the SFC = Sub-frame connectors what is a good brand and a good vender???

We have a vendor, UMI, that makes good quality parts. I'd check there 1st.

Whatever you buy make sure they go all the way back to the rear trailing arm bolt. Some stop short of this. IMHO, weld in is superior to bolt in but there are those who disagree with me.

Also I prefer round tube to square tube and 2 point to 3 point but others disagree. Personal preferrence...

I have a custom weld-in set that a friend who is a metal fabricator fabbed up and welded in place for me. Dude builds monster trucks so I trust his skills.

**Z28Thunder** · 08-12-2010, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by 67CamaroRSSS

We have a vendor, UMI, that makes good quality parts. I'd check there 1st.

Whatever you buy make sure they go all the way back to the rear trailing arm bolt. Some stop short of this. IMHO, weld in is superior to bolt in but there are those who disagree with me.

Also I prefer round tube to square tube and 2 point to 3 point but others disagree. Personal preferrence...

I have a custom weld-in set that a friend who is a metal fabricator fabbed up and welded in place for me. Dude builds monster trucks so I trust his skills.

Weld in for sure IMO... Look for UMI below.

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