1996 Camaro Z28 LT1 Project

[MP81]

Konis!

[alone_and_insane]

eh, too expensive.

What do you guys think of these?
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=10&ModelID=2

[alone_and_insane]

I haven't called Sam Strano yet, but I've been hearing a lot of good about the SLP Bilsteins from other boards. I think that's the way I'm gonna go.

[MP81]

eh, too expensive.

You pay for excellence.

Craig has Konis and Strano springs, and the thing rides and handles like a dream.

[alone_and_insane]

I realize konis are the best I can get, but for the current status of my finances and all the other things that the car needs before shocks (paint is #1 on the list), I don't feel like I can justify spending that kind of money. It's not like this car is gonna be racing at Milan every weekend either.

[nascarnate326]

your doing more than I would have. Im an autozone kind of guy.

Can most people really drive the car past its engineered limit to the point where they NEED aftermarket? I always ask my self that question.

I wish I had your exhaust.

[alone_and_insane]

your doing more than I would have. Im an autozone kind of guy.

Can most people really drive the car past its engineered limit to the point where they NEED aftermarket? I always ask my self that question.

I wish I had your exhaust.

Honestly, the biggest reason that I need the aftermarket shocks is because of the lowering springs, not to mention the fact I want to try my hand at autocross sometime this summer.

Also, my exhaust isn't quite done yet. it still needs a couple of things straightened out, and I'm gonna add either an x-pipe or an h-pipe

[Fox Slaughter]

X pipe. If memory serves me correctly X pipes create scavenging and a H-pipe just will balance out the two sides.

[alone_and_insane]

what does it mean to "create scavenging?" and what would be the price difference between an H-pipe and an X-pipe?

[MP81]

Scavenging is an effect that basically "pulls" exhaust gases out of the head.

[alone_and_insane]

random question: do those LT1 throttle body airfoils actually do anything?

[MP81]

Yeah, a little bit.

[alone_and_insane]

alright. I found a pretty cheap one on ebay (under $20 shipped), so I think I'll put a bid in for it.

[alone_and_insane]

I also found a Magnaflow 2.5" X-pipe for under $75. I think I'm gonna call the shop and see where they are on the exhaust. I could probably save myself some money by buying the x-pipe myself.

[nascarnate326]

alright. I found a pretty cheap one on ebay (under $20 shipped), so I think I'll put a bid in for it.

I have been thinking about one of those too. Let me know what one you get and if you think its quality work.