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mikedee · 04-26-2009, 08:41 PM

Hey guys im a new owner! i just bought a 98 v6 camaro and im in love with it.
i wanna put work into it, but im not sure where to start. my friend told me i should put a short ram intake in it, but im just wondering what you guys think my first performance mod should be. thanks!

bluch · 04-26-2009, 08:42 PM

lets see some pics of your sweet new ride! congrats on the purchase

ZZcamaro · 04-26-2009, 08:46 PM

Go with an exhaust or K&N intake system. If you have questions send me a PM..I can hook you up with some great prices...

And congrats on the new ride. That is what I started with and now I am addicted to Camaros!

mikedee · 04-26-2009, 08:54 PM

thanks guys! ill post pictures as soon as possible.
it already hasa magnaflow, so i think ill look at intakes. whats the best/most reliable site to buy from?

ZZcamaro · 04-26-2009, 08:56 PM

I can get you a great deal on a K&N intake kit. There are a lot of sites otu there that are good. But i am building my own now. www.zzmotorsports.com I am still woking on it so the online store is not working yet. But Let me know what you are lookign for and I can get you the hook up!

Search for my group buys on this site, you will see I am legit and have a good rep!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-26-2009, 08:58 PM

Congrats!! Welcome to the Camaro family!!!

mikedee · 04-26-2009, 09:02 PM

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2111...76102251CUMaKI
thats the link to pictures of it incase yu guys wanna see it

bluch · 04-26-2009, 09:04 PM

looks good buddy

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-26-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikedee

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2111...76102251CUMaKI
thats the link to pictures of it incase yu guys wanna see it

VERY SHARP!!!!!

mikedee · 04-26-2009, 09:23 PM

for intakes whats the difference between a cold air intake and a short ram intake? which is better?

ZZcamaro · 04-26-2009, 09:31 PM

Sorry to but in again, but they are essentially the same. They are all in the category of a cold air intake....which simply means they are built to take air from outside the engine bay, and get it to the engine as smooth as possible.
The short ram, just does it by having a very short intake tube and then a filter on it, within the engine bay itself.

The problem with the V6 car, is that there is not a lot of choices out there. The aftermarket really focused on the V8 car which leaves the V6 wanting more!

mikedee · 04-26-2009, 09:46 PM

true. also aside from performance mods, what are the first things i should look to replace change or maintain since it is an eleven year old car

ZZcamaro · 04-26-2009, 09:49 PM

If it has a lot of mile son it you should get an oil that will help avoid leaks.
I would ensure that all trany and rear end fluid has been changed recently, your alternator is functioning properly, yoru radiator has clean fluids, and your battery is strong.
That is what I always say to friends whom want me to work on their used cars when they buy one.

dooger89 · 05-09-2009, 12:11 PM

that car is sharp man...i really like the sub layout in the back

04-26-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
mikedee Drives: 98 V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY/NNj Posts: 20	New owner! Hey guys im a new owner! i just bought a 98 v6 camaro and im in love with it. i wanna put work into it, but im not sure where to start. my friend told me i should put a short ram intake in it, but im just wondering what you guys think my first performance mod should be. thanks!

04-26-2009, 08:42 PM	#2
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	lets see some pics of your sweet new ride! congrats on the purchase __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

04-26-2009, 09:04 PM	#8
bluch OH CANADA! Drives: 2011 RAM 1500 LARAMIE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, CAN Posts: 3,930 View My Garage	looks good buddy __________________ Had to trade in the Camaro for a truck :(, but hopefully I can join the Camaro family again one day

05-09-2009, 12:11 PM	#14
dooger89 SoCal CC Drives: 98camaro 02envoy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: lancaster, ca Posts: 29	that car is sharp man...i really like the sub layout in the back __________________ just livin' the american dream fast cars and women will kill me before an iraqi so lets roll-my heavie balad iraq

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04-26-2009, 08:46 PM	#3
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	Go with an exhaust or K&N intake system. If you have questions send me a PM..I can hook you up with some great prices... And congrats on the new ride. That is what I started with and now I am addicted to Camaros!

04-26-2009, 08:54 PM	#4
mikedee Drives: 98 V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY/NNj Posts: 20	thanks guys! ill post pictures as soon as possible. it already hasa magnaflow, so i think ill look at intakes. whats the best/most reliable site to buy from?

04-26-2009, 08:56 PM	#5
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	I can get you a great deal on a K&N intake kit. There are a lot of sites otu there that are good. But i am building my own now. www.zzmotorsports.com I am still woking on it so the online store is not working yet. But Let me know what you are lookign for and I can get you the hook up! Search for my group buys on this site, you will see I am legit and have a good rep!

04-26-2009, 08:58 PM	#6
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Congrats!! Welcome to the Camaro family!!!

04-26-2009, 09:02 PM	#7
mikedee Drives: 98 V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY/NNj Posts: 20	http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2111...76102251CUMaKI thats the link to pictures of it incase yu guys wanna see it

04-26-2009, 09:23 PM	#10
mikedee Drives: 98 V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY/NNj Posts: 20	for intakes whats the difference between a cold air intake and a short ram intake? which is better?

04-26-2009, 09:31 PM	#11
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	Sorry to but in again, but they are essentially the same. They are all in the category of a cold air intake....which simply means they are built to take air from outside the engine bay, and get it to the engine as smooth as possible. The short ram, just does it by having a very short intake tube and then a filter on it, within the engine bay itself. The problem with the V6 car, is that there is not a lot of choices out there. The aftermarket really focused on the V8 car which leaves the V6 wanting more!

04-26-2009, 09:46 PM	#12
mikedee Drives: 98 V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY/NNj Posts: 20	true. also aside from performance mods, what are the first things i should look to replace change or maintain since it is an eleven year old car

04-26-2009, 09:49 PM	#13
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	If it has a lot of mile son it you should get an oil that will help avoid leaks. I would ensure that all trany and rear end fluid has been changed recently, your alternator is functioning properly, yoru radiator has clean fluids, and your battery is strong. That is what I always say to friends whom want me to work on their used cars when they buy one.