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Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) · 09-15-2013, 10:30 PM

I have always wanted to get into the drag racing scene. I just havent had the opportunity to really get into it till now. I am currently looking to buy a 4th Gen Camaro as my 1st dragstrip car. I thought about an 04'ish Pontiac GTO but it is just outside my price range. I found several very reasonable 4th Gen Camaros. My question to you guys is the 4th Gen Camaro a great choice for a first drag car? I will definetly be modding it like crazy once I get it. The aftermarket is very reasonable and I've hear a lot of great things about the LS1. Just would like ya'lls advice. Is there another car out there that I should look into? Maybe a car that I never thought of. Any advice would really help me out. Thanks as I'm a newbie to drag racing.

73camarolt · 09-16-2013, 03:42 AM

Personally the 4th gen camaro is a great choice. The gto not so much as it has IRS. I would definitely look for a camaro or Transam. Both would be great car.

sycraft · 09-16-2013, 06:09 AM

As much as I like Camaros, I would find a fox body mustang to build a drag car with, cheap and fast, there are a ton of parts for them and you can build an 8 second car for far less. you could even power with an LS motor....

Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) · 09-16-2013, 11:57 AM

Thanks for the input guys. I've always been a GM guy so I'm gonna stick with somethin from GM. Now if I got a trans or camaro my would probably be a SLP 400HP kit, SLP Long tube headers, cutouts, head and aggresive cam kit, upgraded pulleys, upraded throttle body, Catch can, some suspension mods (dont know what yet), Short throw shifter, Crossed drilled/ slotted rotors, as well as upgraded brakes, Cowl induction hood, and some others that Im forgetting right now. Haha I would like to get it supercharged but Im gonna have to daily drive it sometimes so I figured a head and aggressive cam kit would work just fine. What do ya'll think Supercharge it or just the cam will be fine? Also any of the mods I listed are they a good starting point? Also if I missed any mods please just let me know, or mods you think Im gonna need with that set up.

73camarolt · 09-16-2013, 03:38 PM

Don't do anything before a rear. Also look around, SLP is not the best for aftermarket parts

jrpimp00 · 09-16-2013, 04:38 PM

Buy the cheapest sound body (even a v6), then find yourself a LQ4 (04-06) and run a turbo on it. A lot more potential than a super charger.

Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) · 09-16-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 73camarolt

Don't do anything before a rear. Also look around, SLP is not the best for aftermarket parts

Im starting to find that out as I keep doing some research. What are some good websites for aftermarket parts?

Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) · 09-16-2013, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jrpimp00

Buy the cheapest sound body (even a v6), then find yourself a LQ4 (04-06) and run a turbo on it. A lot more potential than a super charger.

I'll definetly look into it. Thanks

lscamaro · 09-17-2013, 01:30 AM

insidethreat07 · 09-17-2013, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ertter11 (Silver Bullet)

Im starting to find that out as I keep doing some research. What are some good websites for aftermarket parts?

Suspension
UMI
BMR
Founders

I have mostly all umi stuff and love it. There is always stuff on ls1tech.com for sale. Food sire for 4th gen fbodies and parts

73camarolt · 09-17-2013, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ertter11 (Silver Bullet)

Im starting to find that out as I keep doing some research. What are some good websites for aftermarket parts?

WS6store.com is probably the best. I buy most of my stuff from them.

Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) · 09-17-2013, 11:01 AM

Thanks guys Now its time to find myself a 4th gen!!

09-15-2013, 10:30 PM	#1
Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) Drives: 2014 1SS/RS M6 RRM NPP Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 184 View My Garage	Need Some advice for a 1st drag car I have always wanted to get into the drag racing scene. I just havent had the opportunity to really get into it till now. I am currently looking to buy a 4th Gen Camaro as my 1st dragstrip car. I thought about an 04'ish Pontiac GTO but it is just outside my price range. I found several very reasonable 4th Gen Camaros. My question to you guys is the 4th Gen Camaro a great choice for a first drag car? I will definetly be modding it like crazy once I get it. The aftermarket is very reasonable and I've hear a lot of great things about the LS1. Just would like ya'lls advice. Is there another car out there that I should look into? Maybe a car that I never thought of. Any advice would really help me out. Thanks as I'm a newbie to drag racing.

09-16-2013, 03:42 AM	#2
73camarolt Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,355 View My Garage	Personally the 4th gen camaro is a great choice. The gto not so much as it has IRS. I would definitely look for a camaro or Transam. Both would be great car. __________________ 2002 Camaro SS- BTR Stage 3, 799 Heads, Bolt on's Tuned by John at Broadview Automotive.. 420hp and 400tq

09-16-2013, 06:09 AM	#3
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	As much as I like Camaros, I would find a fox body mustang to build a drag car with, cheap and fast, there are a ton of parts for them and you can build an 8 second car for far less. you could even power with an LS motor.... __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

09-16-2013, 03:38 PM	#5
73camarolt Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,355 View My Garage	Don't do anything before a rear. Also look around, SLP is not the best for aftermarket parts __________________ 2002 Camaro SS- BTR Stage 3, 799 Heads, Bolt on's Tuned by John at Broadview Automotive.. 420hp and 400tq

09-16-2013, 04:38 PM	#6
jrpimp00 Drives: '10 Black/IOM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 530	Buy the cheapest sound body (even a v6), then find yourself a LQ4 (04-06) and run a turbo on it. A lot more potential than a super charger. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black/IOM //// 1998 Pontiac Trans AM 819 RWHP @ 12 PSI (Turbo)

09-16-2013, 11:57 AM	#4
Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) Drives: 2014 1SS/RS M6 RRM NPP Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 184 View My Garage	Thanks for the input guys. I've always been a GM guy so I'm gonna stick with somethin from GM. Now if I got a trans or camaro my would probably be a SLP 400HP kit, SLP Long tube headers, cutouts, head and aggresive cam kit, upgraded pulleys, upraded throttle body, Catch can, some suspension mods (dont know what yet), Short throw shifter, Crossed drilled/ slotted rotors, as well as upgraded brakes, Cowl induction hood, and some others that Im forgetting right now. Haha I would like to get it supercharged but Im gonna have to daily drive it sometimes so I figured a head and aggressive cam kit would work just fine. What do ya'll think Supercharge it or just the cam will be fine? Also any of the mods I listed are they a good starting point? Also if I missed any mods please just let me know, or mods you think Im gonna need with that set up.

09-17-2013, 01:30 AM	#9
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09-17-2013, 11:01 AM	#12
Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) Drives: 2014 1SS/RS M6 RRM NPP Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 184 View My Garage	Thanks guys Now its time to find myself a 4th gen!!