2002gt tired of getting smoked by z28's!!!!
#11
RE: 2002gt tired of getting smoked by z28's!!!!
ORIGINAL: Dan02GT
A baffled setup compared to a straight thru setup on a horribly designed y-pipe car such as yours, I'd think you'd be even more concerned about chosing sound over performance.
A baffled setup compared to a straight thru setup on a horribly designed y-pipe car such as yours, I'd think you'd be even more concerned about chosing sound over performance.
#12
RE: 2002gt tired of getting smoked by z28's!!!!
I know all of you guys are going to think im stupid but what are gears? What is the diffence in the ones people on here are telling me i should get. One said 4.10 and someone else said 3.73. What will they do and what are the advantages of each one. Is it something i could read directions on and do or would i definitely have to pay someone to do with my limited knowledge? And what is the guy in the first response to my post talking about when he said he best route would be to go GL or FI? I hope you all don't hate answering questions that most would consider stupid.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
#13
RE: 2002gt tired of getting smoked by z28's!!!!
ORIGINAL: IntruderLS1
Do you mean "performance over sound?" You're right about the Y pipe being crappy, but she still flows well enough. The car is difficult to go w/ the true duels, and the Off Road Y's are .... Well, disigned for off road use only. I spent a grand total of $225 bucks for my flowmaster set-up, and it sounds great! When I did it, it was intended to be only a quick fix because the stock sound was SOOOO tame, but now I've had it for over 2 years, and don't have any plans on getting rid of it for another 5 hp. ... 10 at the very very outside, maybe. LOL I was cracking up w/ your stories of the old Chevy 305. We used to cruz a 91 RS. LMAO That 305 was an iron hearted beast if you ask me. We abused that poor engine so much it was rediculous, but it always came back for more. LOL Great off the line too, I think it had somthing like 285 tq in her. ... Ah the good ol days.
Do you mean "performance over sound?" You're right about the Y pipe being crappy, but she still flows well enough. The car is difficult to go w/ the true duels, and the Off Road Y's are .... Well, disigned for off road use only. I spent a grand total of $225 bucks for my flowmaster set-up, and it sounds great! When I did it, it was intended to be only a quick fix because the stock sound was SOOOO tame, but now I've had it for over 2 years, and don't have any plans on getting rid of it for another 5 hp. ... 10 at the very very outside, maybe. LOL I was cracking up w/ your stories of the old Chevy 305. We used to cruz a 91 RS. LMAO That 305 was an iron hearted beast if you ask me. We abused that poor engine so much it was rediculous, but it always came back for more. LOL Great off the line too, I think it had somthing like 285 tq in her. ... Ah the good ol days.
Let me give you a little information. Thirdgen.org member with a 335 stroker TPI, shorty headers & high-flow cats with a Flowmaster dyno'd 260RWHP, he put a cut-out on before his cat and netted another 18RWHP and 12RWTQ...I'm telling ya man, Slap a cut-out or swap out that muffler and you'll say dammit!! Why didn't I do that in the first place!
#14
RE: 2002gt tired of getting smoked by z28's!!!!
ORIGINAL: gymrat2399
I know all of you guys are going to think im stupid but what are gears? What is the diffence in the ones people on here are telling me i should get. One said 4.10 and someone else said 3.73. What will they do and what are the advantages of each one. Is it something i could read directions on and do or would i definitely have to pay someone to do with my limited knowledge? And what is the guy in the first response to my post talking about when he said he best route would be to go GL or FI? I hope you all don't hate answering questions that most would consider stupid.
Thanks,
Brian
I know all of you guys are going to think im stupid but what are gears? What is the diffence in the ones people on here are telling me i should get. One said 4.10 and someone else said 3.73. What will they do and what are the advantages of each one. Is it something i could read directions on and do or would i definitely have to pay someone to do with my limited knowledge? And what is the guy in the first response to my post talking about when he said he best route would be to go GL or FI? I hope you all don't hate answering questions that most would consider stupid.
Thanks,
Brian
If you skip shift around town, you'll actually get better gas mileage around town. On the highway, you might lose half a MPG over 3.73's. IMO, if you're gonna dish out the money for the swap, why not go with the best bang for your buck and get 4.10's.
Look at it this way, it's like spending $400 on headers they are dyno proven to add 15RWHP when for the same $400 you could of bought a different brand with better collectors that were putting down 20RWHP. I don't understand why budget racers looking for the most bang for their buck go with 3.73's.
#15
RE: 2002gt tired of getting smoked by z28's!!!!
ORIGINAL: IntruderLS1
I'm not trying to be a ***** or anything, so please don't think I'm raggin on you or your car. But if you want your GT to beat an SS, then you're going to have to accept the fact that you're looking at quite a bit of money. Going FI is probably the easiest way to get there though, so just start counting your pennies. GL w/ whichever rout you decide to go.
I'm not trying to be a ***** or anything, so please don't think I'm raggin on you or your car. But if you want your GT to beat an SS, then you're going to have to accept the fact that you're looking at quite a bit of money. Going FI is probably the easiest way to get there though, so just start counting your pennies. GL w/ whichever rout you decide to go.
It doesn't take much money for a GT to run with or beat a Z28....all you need is to be smart...Intake....Gears......
#16
RE: 2002gt tired of getting smoked by z28's!!!!
If you have an Auto go with th 4:10's. If you have the manual, get the 3:73's. The difference between the gears on the freeway is about 200 rpm's difference between the 3:73's and the 4:10's. They are about also 2 tenths difference in the quarter mile. (your choice (acceleration or better freeway gas/ top speed.
#17
RE: 2002gt tired of getting smoked by z28's!!!!
ORIGINAL: gymrat2399
What are gears? What is the diffence in the ones people on here are telling me i should get. One said 4.10 and someone else said 3.73. What will they do and what are the advantages of each one. And what is the guy in the first response to my post talking about when he said he best route would be to go GL or FI?
Thanks,
Brian
What are gears? What is the diffence in the ones people on here are telling me i should get. One said 4.10 and someone else said 3.73. What will they do and what are the advantages of each one. And what is the guy in the first response to my post talking about when he said he best route would be to go GL or FI?
Thanks,
Brian
#18
RE: 2002gt tired of getting smoked by z28's!!!!
ORIGINAL: Dan02GT
Let me give you a little information. Thirdgen.org member with a 335 stroker TPI, shorty headers & high-flow cats with a Flowmaster dyno'd 260RWHP, he put a cut-out on before his cat and netted another 18RWHP and 12RWTQ...I'm telling ya man, Slap a cut-out or swap out that muffler and you'll say dammit!! Why didn't I do that in the first place!
Let me give you a little information. Thirdgen.org member with a 335 stroker TPI, shorty headers & high-flow cats with a Flowmaster dyno'd 260RWHP, he put a cut-out on before his cat and netted another 18RWHP and 12RWTQ...I'm telling ya man, Slap a cut-out or swap out that muffler and you'll say dammit!! Why didn't I do that in the first place!