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Newly Owned Firebird 1996 3.8L

Posted By: Slinky On: 03-15-2010 @ 19:43:10 Reply | Edit

Hey guys im brand new to the site and i got a magnaflow system, an SLP cold air intake and im seeking new stuff to get for it on my 1996 firebird. I also have 373 gears in it. If anyone knows of anything i can put on there post up here and give me a link or something i can buy it from, im trying to keep the F-body a respected sexy reputation. After all, all us sexy beast who drive them gotta stay pimpin.

Edit: My home boy has got a Ls-1 and he talks alot fo shit, i told him after im done with him i want to race him in the quarter for like 500 bucks, so help me out and i will love you forever. He thinks V6s are a waste of time. I know thats not true. F*** those v-8 owners.
[ Edited on 08/17/2007 @ 19:59:06 ]

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 08-17-2007 @ 20:51:45 Reply | Top | Edit

well bro...your gonna need nitrous or a turbo to beat an LS1 with a deccent driver. ive got a pretty modded V6, and it will hang with Lt1's but not too many LSx cars.

BTW welcome to the site!
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2002 Camaro M5, [Whisper Lid][K&N][Flowmaster][B&M Shifter][BMR STB][SPI Panhard Bar w/boxed upper][Built T-5][Custom Alum. DS w/1350 Dana’s]][PCMforLess tune][100 shot EFI wet kit][Pacesetter headers][SLP Line Locks][Lakewood LCA's][Poly Trans Mount][180* Thermo][No Cat][Accel Wires][NGK plugs][Electric Cutout][Springtech 1.75" drop][fra mods][Optima Red Top (in-trunk)][275-40 Sumitomos]

Posted By: Jeremiah On: 08-17-2007 @ 21:09:16 Reply | Top | Edit

If he is stock, a basic turbo or s/c kit or a good heads/cam setup and the driver mod you will run with him in the 1/4...but expect to spend $3k - $4k+ just to hang with him. There are several 12 second v6 guys, but they have dumped tons of money into their cars. We have a 440hp v6 on this site and another guy that is pushing around 600hp right now. There is a 9.0 second car that has 810hp at the wheels, but its a pure race car

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**FOR SALE** 2005 GMC 1500HD 6.0L, dumped true duals - Flowmaster 50 series - 16.43@85.29
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix - 3.8L - bone stock

"I say durka durka fuk fuk... ...fo shizzle!" --Jackie(94RedFormula)

Posted By: Slinky On: 08-18-2007 @ 13:02:44 Reply | Top | Edit

Well all thats good and dandy i guess i can set my sights on the LT1 for now. So is there a link you can post that will let me see the turbo or what not for my car? I just need the guidance.

Btw: If i get new headers will that increase performance at all? And does anyone know where i can find a power programmer?

Posted By: crunkmaro On: 08-18-2007 @ 14:51:24 Reply | Top | Edit

screw the power programmer...its pretty much useless.

your better off getting the obvious...
headers + catback (idk if you have the muifflers or a catback)
get some nitrous and that'll give you an edge...
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Posted By: Slinky On: 08-18-2007 @ 15:05:35 Reply | Top | Edit

I heard nitrous really fucks up your engine man and i dont want to bust up this car. I do have a catback though and its alright.. Just i thought maybe you guys would know some of the tricks to the trade to make it more "sporty". You know, like pulleys or some shit. If you know of anything give me a link and let me check it out, help a brother out.

Posted By: Rg320camaro On: 08-18-2007 @ 19:14:26 Reply | Top | Edit

P&P upper and lower intake
heads/cam
shift kit and stall if its an auto, new clutch and short throw if its a stick.
posi (if you don't already have it)
turbo/Supercharger
Nitrous
torque arm, LCA, STB, new springs & struts.

That should be a pretty good start right there

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Trent
'99 Z28 M6 Hooker LTs/y-pipe/Cat-back, MSD wires, TSP XS cam 233/239 .595/.603 113lsa, TSP tune, raised rev limiter to 6500rpms, Electric cutout, Pro 5.0 shifter, CF Whisper Lid, SLP CAI, Z06 clutch and flywheel

'98 3.8L Camaro, black w/silver stripes sold, you will be missed

Posted By: Jeremiah On: 08-19-2007 @ 03:26:26 Reply | Top | Edit

Everything can fuck your engine up. Nitrous is no more dangerous than doing any other modification to your car as long as you use it wisely.

Pulley's are useless on these cars...huge waste of money.

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**FOR SALE** 2005 GMC 1500HD 6.0L, dumped true duals - Flowmaster 50 series - 16.43@85.29
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix - 3.8L - bone stock

"I say durka durka fuk fuk... ...fo shizzle!" --Jackie(94RedFormula)

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 08-19-2007 @ 16:47:33 Reply | Top | Edit

nitrous is nothing to be scared of, as long as you do it the right way.

however, anyone whos new to cars and modding them, would want to start with the easy stuff first.
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Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 08-19-2007 @ 17:04:34 Reply | Top | Edit

I have a full ignition system you can buy. Used MSD DIS-4.

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 08-19-2007 @ 17:04:59 Reply | Top | Edit

Oops I'm a V8 owner now.

But I do have my ignition system off my V6.

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

[ Edited on 08/19/2007 @ 17:06:16 ]

Posted By: Slinky On: 08-19-2007 @ 17:07:45 Reply | Top | Edit

Now see thats what im talkin about RG, but if you could link somewhere i could actually buy that stuff from you would be my hero. I might even tihnk about some nos.

Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 08-19-2007 @ 17:47:17 Reply | Top | Edit

http://www.fbody.com/cgi-bin/partsfs/read.cgi?msgid=49720

All I had was intake and I felt a difference. Smoother idle and much smoother acceleration and helps top end a bit. With your mods I bet you'd feel it a little more.

Come on man I don't have a V6 to put this on!

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 08-19-2007 @ 20:14:44 Reply | Top | Edit

damn Dan...id buy it if i wouldnt keep spending all my cash on the girlfriend

Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 08-20-2007 @ 01:40:11 Reply | Top | Edit

Dump the hoe! Add some more to the mod list man. $200 SHIPPED!

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: Rg320camaro On: 08-20-2007 @ 02:15:08 Reply | Top | Edit

http://www.force-fed-fabrications.com
http://www.abbottracingheads.com
http://www.tbyrne.com
http://www.texas-speed.com
http://www.lmperformance.com

Thats all I can think of right now, use the search feature to find more, this subject has been covered countless times.
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Trent
'99 Z28 M6 Hooker LTs/y-pipe/Cat-back, MSD wires, TSP XS cam 233/239 .595/.603 113lsa, TSP tune, raised rev limiter to 6500rpms, Electric cutout, Pro 5.0 shifter, CF Whisper Lid, SLP CAI, Z06 clutch and flywheel

'98 3.8L Camaro, black w/silver stripes sold, you will be missed

Posted By: Slinky On: 08-20-2007 @ 07:59:49 Reply | Top | Edit

Gracias senor for the links. And dan i found an ignition system for cheaper and it was brand new. No tape.

[ Edited on 08/20/2007 @ 08:39:04 ]

Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 08-20-2007 @ 08:19:32 Reply | Top | Edit

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If your whining isn't coming from underneath the hood I dont want to hear it.

[ Edited on 08/20/2007 @ 08:20:05 ]

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 08-20-2007 @ 12:47:04 Reply | Top | Edit

Dan....haha! if i wouldnt have just spend like 2k on the stupid tranny and stuff! damnit!
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Posted By: Slinky On: 08-20-2007 @ 12:50:55 Reply | Top | Edit

Looking to buy a performance throttle body, if anyone is selling one ill buy it. Remember i have a 1996 3.8 firebird.

Posted By: Fury_786 On: 08-20-2007 @ 12:53:56 Reply | Top | Edit

theres really no one offering one man.

exhaust, intake, computer tune. are your best bet! most bang for the buck mods you can do.
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Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 08-20-2007 @ 14:17:25 Reply | Top | Edit

Slinky, I am offering you a full MSD Ignition system for hundreds less than new. Come on. Paypal is our friend!

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: goldenphoenix On: 08-20-2007 @ 14:25:01 Reply | Top | Edit

I have one of those!
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Why in the world would I ever want to downgrade to a V8?

Posted By: Slinky On: 08-20-2007 @ 15:06:27 Reply | Top | Edit

Where can i get a computer tuner? I couldnt find a power progammer 3, i need one or something in comparison.

Posted By: hurley_21_07 On: 08-20-2007 @ 15:25:30 Reply | Top | Edit

Oh I didn't see your other response. Where did you find an ignition system cheaper brand new? No way it could be a DIS-4 with interfaces. No way!

Dan
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'98 Trans-AM WS6
Mods: MTI Clear Lid & Filter, Pacesetter LT's, TSP True Duals, BMR STB, BMR SFC's, 180 Thermo, LS1Edit, Sitting on Sumitomo 315's and TTII's

==Sold but NEVER forgotten: 1997 Camaro V6 - Intake, Ignition, 180 Thermo==

Posted By: Slinky On: 08-20-2007 @ 15:59:24 Reply | Top | Edit

Give me a picture or a link describing this awesome ignition system and let me take a peek.

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