'00 Convertible M6 SS #1414

[Jmt23]

Yeah I'd like to cam mine but I've got over a grand in parts in mind this winter
$700 for the Fti converter
$200 for the hooker super comp and off road y pipe (both used)
$150 for plus wires and new rear cover
$100 for the trans cooler
$60 for the trans temp
$130 for a used volant intake and then all that doesn't include getting my hood painted to match the car


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[Atrus]

Ultimately, I'd really like to get that Hooker Blackheart system on, but it's going to be about $1500. I only have about half that in my "mod fund" right now.

From there, I'm considering an EPS 222/226 cam, and that'll probably be it from a power perspective. I don't see that happening in 2016 - that's probably more of a 2017 project.

Dumb question, but...if I went with the Blackheart system (midlengths and 2.5" true duals) and this intake, do I NEED a tune? I know I'd benefit from one, but would it be detrimental to the car (running too rich or lean, etc) to drive it on a stock tune with these bolt-ons?

[Jmt23]

Definitely know how that goes I started out just repairing a rear cover oil leak and now my car has long tubes a new air intake and a 3200 stall converter


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[Atrus]

I wasn't sure what mods I wanted to do over the winter, and a member here posted up an LS6 intake in trade for an LS1 intake + cash. We worked out the details - my LS1 intake plus $170 for his LS6. Seemed like a great deal, and we had all the details worked out - where were were going to make the exchange and everything. Yanked my intake off in January, and then he disappeared. Ends up he sold it to another member on here. Chapped my ass as I probably wouldn't have yanked my intake - would have focused on something else, but it was a great deal.



So, I was left with a car with no intake on it and a broken OPSU. I thought about just putting my LS1 intake back on, but I was already a good $70 in between the OPSU and gaskets, and I'd just be returning it back to stock if I wussed out now. Luckily I did find a good intake from a seller in Australia that I got for $312 shipped.

It was clean, but I soaked it and my LS1 intake in the laundry tub on Sat and scrubbed them out good. Used hot water and simple green and it seemed to work well enough.

Headed out to the garage for a few mins yesterday and pounded down the LS1 coolant crossover a little to ensure I won't have interference with the intake. Trimmed out the ribs underneath that were contacting the coolant crossover.

Its been nagging me at the back of my mind to check the knock sensors while I am in there. I didn't want to disturb anything, but the harness was pinched by the LS1 intake and looked a little suspect in a few spots. So, I did check out the knock sensors and to my relief they looked great! No corrosion or anything. I attempted to remove the harness...and in the process broke the connector on both of my knock sensors. Was hoping to get away with a $20 harness, now I am at $110 for 2 sensors and a harness.

So, all in all:

Intake: $312
Gaskets: $30
OPSU: $45
Knock Sensors & Harness: $116
Total: $503

More than I wanted to spend, but oh well, that's how these things go, right? My PCV line on the passenger side cracked as well. Going to replace both lines and already picked up an ebay oil catch can - it's not baffled right now, but I will be adding proper baffling. At least I'll know my PCV, OPSU, and knock sensors will be good to go.

[Atrus]

Woah, damn! What broke?

[farmington]

better than my day. was out beating on mine and broke the transmission.

[Atrus]

I'll see if it can buff out in the spring, but I really doubt it

[MP81]

Decided to take advantage of the beautiful 65* day...took a cruise up to Romeo, hit up Meijer for 5 qts of Mobil 1 and a Purolator filter on the way back, and got her all cleaned up and changed the oil. I've never tracked mileage, so I'd like to start - put it away at the end of the 2015 season with 74,786 miles on it. So, here she slumbers until 2016:



The bummer of today...as I was backing it into the garage, I was distracted and ended up hitting the passenger corner of the rear bumper on the garage door frame. Left a nice scratch on the bumper that I'll have to address next year. I am really pissed off at myself. It's tough to get a good shot - it's more than noticeable:

Ugh, hate when shit like that happens! Maybe you can buff it out (can't see the pic here)?

And Romeo, real close! Coulda stopped by our place - oh wait, I was busy deep into a swearing match with an '05 Forester in Orion Township.

[Atrus]

Also realized I never posted the dyno results from MiFbody Dyno Day 2014! (yes, 2014). This is basically bone stock...stock SS catback, deleted EGR and AIR, SLP lid, paper filter. Not too shabby @ 312hp/326tq

[Atrus]

Decided to take advantage of the beautiful 65* day...took a cruise up to Romeo, hit up Meijer for 5 qts of Mobil 1 and a Purolator filter on the way back, and got her all cleaned up and changed the oil. I've never tracked mileage, so I'd like to start - put it away at the end of the 2015 season with 74,786 miles on it. So, here she slumbers until 2016:



The bummer of today...as I was backing it into the garage, I was distracted and ended up hitting the passenger corner of the rear bumper on the garage door frame. Left a nice scratch on the bumper that I'll have to address next year. I am really pissed off at myself. It's tough to get a good shot - it's more than noticeable:

[Atrus]

Isn't the Kooks true duals like 1600? Why not buy that over the blackheart? That's a better choice imo.

Kooks true duals is $1600 for the TD portion...plus headers...plus required changes in suspension components to clear it...so you're closer to $2500-$3000 when it's all said and done. And you still will have much less ground clearance than with the Hooker kit. Don't get me wrong, I am sure the Kooks setup is amazing...but I think this setup is closer to suiting my needs.

Hooker:




Unnamed Competitor (looks to be Kooks):




LS1Tech Thread

[DanDalessandro]

Isn't the Kooks true duals like 1600? Why not buy that over the blackheart? That's a better choice imo.

[Atrus]

I drove mine Mon-Wed...didn't drive it today. My plan is to tuck it away for the winter next Fri.

[farmington]

I cut my tips off of my catback and replaced them with turndowns. hidden from view. With no cats in my Y pipe, I had rasp issues. Put a Powerstick muffler in my "I" pipe and that took care of most of it. cutting off the tips and adding the turndowns took care of the rest. Still not a fan of the exhaust sound though. that's why I'm considering the Hooker exhaust.

Still, today is the 3rd day this week driving the vert to work. Probably the last, too

[Atrus]

Yeah, looks like if you buy the "catback" version it should be a very easy job to mate it to a long tube.

I really don't care for the tips, which is a bummer being that they are offset and asymmetrical.