'01 V6 Mods...where to start? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

White_Knuckle_Tight · 01-22-2010, 10:30 PM

OK, so my girlfriend has been looking for a car, and I talked her into getting an 01 V6, we don't even have it yet, and I'm already dying to do stuff to it. Other than changing the factory exhaust, slapping a cold air intake on it, and changing the filters to nice fancy ones, where could I start to get a few cheap-ish power boosts out of it?

Also...are there any functioning body kits available for the 4th gens? I mean a kit that actually has a purpose, not just for looks? I've never been able to find any... The car needs a paint job anyway, so hey, why not right?, lol

Thanks in advance guys...

Looking Good in Red · 01-23-2010, 01:45 AM

http://mods.firebird*******/

Revo1 · 01-23-2010, 03:13 PM

Tighten up the suspension right away. The 3.8s roll like Beethoven

Fotowns Finest · 01-23-2010, 04:31 PM

Lol I'm in the same boat, I don't even have my camaro yet, and all I can think about is mods

White_Knuckle_Tight · 01-23-2010, 08:50 PM

Any advice on "Suspension-How-To's" ? I know enough to be dangerous, but I have zero suspension experience...

TFord · 01-23-2010, 09:16 PM

Shouldn't be too expensive to get done...like red said Firebirdv6 is a great source of informaiton for V6 camaro's. ftpp.net is a great site for parts on the V6. Personally I like to go intake, exhaust (tune), suspension, drivetrain, engine/tranny, tune, body. they've got a nice set of LT headers on ftpp I used on my old V6 at FTPP. Im my opinion magnaflow exhaust sounds the best on the V6 with or with out headers. If you want to run a cat Id recommend magnaflow's or random tech high flow cat.

White_Knuckle_Tight · 01-23-2010, 09:44 PM

OK, sorry, false alarm, lol. The link above ^^^ is INCREDIBLY thorough and helpful...thanks Red

Looking Good in Red · 01-24-2010, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White_Knuckle_Tight

OK, sorry, false alarm, lol. The link above ^^^ is INCREDIBLY thorough and helpful...thanks Red

Sure thing man. Any time.

fbodyrs96 · 01-24-2010, 01:45 PM

don't forget these www.fullthrottle******* www.v6f-body.com

CreeperRS · 01-30-2010, 12:23 PM

Polyurathane endlinks and sway bar bushings make the car feel and handle better. Worked for me.

01-22-2010, 10:30 PM	#1
White_Knuckle_Tight Drives: 2001 Camaro V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Meally, KY Posts: 286	'01 V6 Mods...where to start? OK, so my girlfriend has been looking for a car, and I talked her into getting an 01 V6, we don't even have it yet, and I'm already dying to do stuff to it. Other than changing the factory exhaust, slapping a cold air intake on it, and changing the filters to nice fancy ones, where could I start to get a few cheap-ish power boosts out of it? Also...are there any functioning body kits available for the 4th gens? I mean a kit that actually has a purpose, not just for looks? I've never been able to find any... The car needs a paint job anyway, so hey, why not right?, lol Thanks in advance guys...

01-23-2010, 01:45 AM	#2
Looking Good in Red Drives: Pewter 2000 T/A Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thompson's Station, TN Posts: 168	http://mods.firebird*******/ __________________ 2000 T/A ==> Now http://videos.camaroz28.com/video/88...6e01673aef.htm http://forums.stangnet.com/757458-300hp-camaro-v6.html http://www.fquick.com/red_streak

01-23-2010, 03:13 PM	#3
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Tighten up the suspension right away. The 3.8s roll like Beethoven __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

01-24-2010, 01:45 PM	#9
fbodyrs96 Drives: 1996 Camaro RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 370	don't forget these www.fullthrottle******* www.v6f-body.com __________________ Borla_PRO_XS_Sound_Clip Cammed Open Headers Kris

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01-23-2010, 09:44 PM	#7
White_Knuckle_Tight Drives: 2001 Camaro V6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Meally, KY Posts: 286	OK, sorry, false alarm, lol. The link above ^^^ is INCREDIBLY thorough and helpful...thanks Red

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CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	Polyurathane endlinks and sway bar bushings make the car feel and handle better. Worked for me.