Best gain for $1500?

[randomhero]

10-15 was dyno'd on stock 6.0 gto...i'm assuming closer to 10 on stock truck...closer to 15 on mod'd one.


As far as the system thing goes... i upgraded to a 145amp alt, and ran better cables, and my lights still get DIM at stop lights with stereo going...but are 100% normal once i start driving. Worth it IMO...and according to the ass-dyno. Was NEVER able to spin the 35's until i put it on, now i can squeal em from a dead stop.

I have never seen a real dyno graph showing more than 9 rwhp with just the addition of the underdrive pulley. That doesn't mean no one has, but I have yet to see one, and I've been looking for 5 years.

As far as the topic at hand, how come no one has said nitrous? Biggest gain for the money hands down. Still like said I would upgrade to a 6.0 first.

[mean05]

Your best mod for 1500 would be my SS rims!!!

[lo-lyf]

how come no one has said nitrous? Biggest gain for the money hands down.

I agree with Justin, the benefits of pulleys don't really outweigh the labor, price, etc. I would go with everything else though; fans, headers, cam, tune. But the most bang for your buck would be some nitrous. I would also get some 3.73's and a locker too. All the power in the world doesn't mean squat if it doesn't get put to the pavement right. LQ9 is probably the best thing you can do though. Buy it, get what ever you can get with the leftover cash and build as you can. When you have everything you want, motor swap time.

Dude? I never get credit for anything except being a ron. I always thought that no one listened to me.

[randomhero]

I agree with Justin, the benefits of pulleys don't really outweigh the labor, price, etc. I would go with everything else though; fans, headers, cam, tune. I would also get some 3.73's and a locker too. All the power in the world doesn't mean squat if it doesn't get put to the pavement right. LQ9 is probably the best thing you can do though. Buy it, get what ever you can get with the leftover cash and build as you can. When you have everything you want, motor swap time.

Dude? I never get credit for anything except being a ron. I always thought that no one listened to me.

I see nothing about nitrous?

LOL Just kidding. My bad.

[lo-lyf]

Hey bud, where can u find a Lq9 for that price?? I need one!

Salvage yard. The kid I bought a spare LM7 from got his LQ4 at a salvage yard for $600

I see nothing about nitrous?

LOL Just kidding. My bad.

It's good.

[txarkitekt]

Dude? I never get credit for anything except being a ron. I always thought that no one listened to me.

Its cool B--we just ignore your posts anyways...

[lo-lyf]

I know, I know, I'm just another arrogant car stereo dude who doesn't know his stuff.........

[WARLOCK]

Thanks for the self esteem booster T

[ss454327]

Cam, stall, tune, injectors, fuel pump, tune...

I would go with a TSP 220/220 on a 112
A Circle D 3k stall
8.1l injectors
Wahlbro pump
Find a good tuner

Even if you install all this yourself and find good deals I doubt you will be under $1500. You might get away with the cam without the injectors or pump but you better have that in the budget BEFORE you install the cam. The stall will be $375 shipped to your door and worth every penny!

[txarkitekt]

Thanks for the self esteem booster T

You're welcome Sweetie.