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fastrs1891 · 09-01-2008, 11:14 PM

i got a 91 cam rs and i wanna make it go fast. but i dont know what to add or if i should get a new engine or any good brands can any one help me out. thanks

BowtieGuy · 09-01-2008, 11:43 PM

Replace the restrictive factory intake with an aftermarket one (I suggest K&N or SLP) and a new intake manifold, get full header back exhaust (SLP, Magnaflow, Edelbrock). Those should really open it up. Throw some lower gears and fatter tires on the rear end to get it moving off the line. There's some basics for you.

*TAG UR IT* · 09-02-2008, 03:20 AM

All depends on how much you have to spend....simple as that.

There's the easy stuff mentioned above that will cost some cash. But, to really get it moving, you'll need an engine mod.

Iroczlover · 09-02-2008, 09:04 AM

yea the most you have with that 91 RS is a 305, unless there was an engine mod befor you got it or the owner says its a 350.

then if thats the case drop a 350 or a 355 or a 383.

*The_Blur* · 09-02-2008, 11:25 AM

You want to make it fast. How much money do you have?

• Cheap
• Fast
• Reliable
• Pick 2

*Camaro_Corvette* · 09-02-2008, 01:03 PM

How fast is fast to you?

fastrs1891 · 09-02-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

Replace the restrictive factory intake with an aftermarket one (I suggest K&N or SLP) and a new intake manifold, get full header back exhaust (SLP, Magnaflow, Edelbrock). Those should really open it up. Throw some lower gears and fatter tires on the rear end to get it moving off the line. There's some basics for you.

thanks, i already hae fat tires in the back. ill try to post pics.

fastrs1891 · 09-02-2008, 02:03 PM

i got a g right now but im saving up like 100 bucks a week right now. o yeah and fast to me is like 400 hp under the hood nothing to fancy. do any of yall recomend a throtel body spacer.

fastrs1891 · 09-02-2008, 07:26 PM

What do y'all mean engine by engine mods. And I got a v8 5.0 I don't know if it's the 350 but by pops told me it was.

Iroczlover · 09-02-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastrs1891

What do y'all mean engine by engine mods. And I got a v8 5.0 I don't know if it's the 350 but by pops told me it was.

Ok a 5.0 V8 is the 305
The 5.7L V8 is the 350 & those only came in either the irocz (87-90) or the Z28s 91-92

fastrs1891 · 09-02-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Iroczlover

Ok a 5.0 V8 is the 305
The 5.7L V8 is the 350 & those only came in either the irocz (87-90) or the Z28s 91-92

cool thanx for the info. my cuz has an 89 iroc. i didnt know the engine differences only that his was a 5.7.

*The_Blur* · 09-02-2008, 10:04 PM

I've been rereading your posts, and I think we need to pace ourselves here. I, at one point, knew nothing about cars, and I still have a lot to learn.

Since you're not certain of your motor or what to do to improve it, I would take your time and learn. If you want some instant gratification, get $1,200 together for bolt-ons. You don't want to spend a lot of money on incompatible parts and warranty-violating performance parts.

If you can afford an engine replacement on top of the mods you want, that's your decision. I just don't want to see a potential car enthusiast be deterred from a great passion because he blew up his car as a consequence of insufficient car knowledge.

BowtieGuy · 09-02-2008, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fastrs1891

What do y'all mean engine by engine mods. And I got a v8 5.0 I don't know if it's the 350 but by pops told me it was.

Cam, heads, rockers/valves, higher comp pistons that sort of thing.

fastrs1891 · 09-02-2008, 10:33 PM

thanks for noticing, yeah thats why i like to ask questions before i do anything. im in an autoshop class now and im pretty much trying to learn everything i can and thanks again for the advice.

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fastrs1891 Drives: 91 camaro rs convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: mo city tx Posts: 22	i got a g right now but im saving up like 100 bucks a week right now. o yeah and fast to me is like 400 hp under the hood nothing to fancy. do any of yall recomend a throtel body spacer.

09-02-2008, 07:26 PM	#9
fastrs1891 Drives: 91 camaro rs convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: mo city tx Posts: 22	What do y'all mean engine by engine mods. And I got a v8 5.0 I don't know if it's the 350 but by pops told me it was.

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The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	I've been rereading your posts, and I think we need to pace ourselves here. I, at one point, knew nothing about cars, and I still have a lot to learn. Since you're not certain of your motor or what to do to improve it, I would take your time and learn. If you want some instant gratification, get $1,200 together for bolt-ons. You don't want to spend a lot of money on incompatible parts and warranty-violating performance parts. If you can afford an engine replacement on top of the mods you want, that's your decision. I just don't want to see a potential car enthusiast be deterred from a great passion because he blew up his car as a consequence of insufficient car knowledge. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

09-02-2008, 10:33 PM	#14
fastrs1891 Drives: 91 camaro rs convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: mo city tx Posts: 22	thanks for noticing, yeah thats why i like to ask questions before i do anything. im in an autoshop class now and im pretty much trying to learn everything i can and thanks again for the advice.