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Old 10-30-2013, 08:43 PM   #1
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1st mod recommendations

Just bought a used 2SS/RS LS3 with 14,000 miles....
any suggestions for a first mod
keep in mind i'm a baller on a budget.... better known as a working man
Thanks to all! also does anyone know how to decode the truck tag build codes? trying to figure out some options
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Old 10-30-2013, 08:46 PM   #2
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Old 10-30-2013, 08:49 PM   #3
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Id do the muffler delete just so the car can sound nice only costs about 70-110 bucks depends what muffler shop you go, and maybe a tuner like diablo or trinity so you can get a little more power and ship shift eliminator
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Old 10-30-2013, 09:09 PM   #4
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what is a skip shift eliminator? i cut the mufflers off on the way home
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Old 10-30-2013, 09:26 PM   #5
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i was kinda thinking i'd like to have a hurst shifter in the near future....
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Old 10-30-2013, 09:31 PM   #6
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Get headers, and a cat back and put it on a credit card, you won't even flinch at those monthly payments.
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Old 10-31-2013, 06:08 AM   #7
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what is a skip shift eliminator? i cut the mufflers off on the way home
The article below will explain Skip Shift Eliminators.

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I would recommend looking at a catch can ASAP.

The "Catch Can" Explained!
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Old 10-31-2013, 07:56 AM   #8
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i was kinda thinking i'd like to have a hurst shifter in the near future....
I highly recommend the MGW shifter. It is a total shifter replacement. It is spring loaded so going from second to third impossible to miss.

http://www.mgwltd.com/camaro-5th_generation.shtml
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Old 10-31-2013, 08:51 AM   #9
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I highly recommend the MGW shifter. It is a total shifter replacement. It is spring loaded so going from second to third impossible to miss.

http://www.mgwltd.com/camaro-5th_generation.shtml

Do you know if the Hurst pistol grip handle would fit this?
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Old 10-31-2013, 09:05 AM   #10
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CAI/Programmer package for sure are the best mods to start off with.
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Old 10-31-2013, 11:48 AM   #11
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If you want more power go for a cold air and or headers. if you want it to handle better the pfadt or bmr lowering springs would be a great choice.
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Old 10-31-2013, 12:07 PM   #12
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I would start with a Cold Air intake system and a Catch can.

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Old 10-31-2013, 09:39 PM   #13
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The article below will explain Skip Shift Eliminators.

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I would recommend looking at a catch can ASAP.

The "Catch Can" Explained!

so does the catch can add power? or prevent power loss?
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Old 10-31-2013, 09:43 PM   #14
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so does the catch can add power? or prevent power loss?
Neither. It saves your engine.
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