Richman

I have a 96 GT auto with 90k on her, I have a choice between the full works of bolt ons or a PI swap with possible cams. What would be the best move for my car, consider mileage, performance, reliability.

What would get me a lower 1/4 mile?? pi swap or 2700 worth of bolt ons

hopefully ill get alot of opinions

thanks for all your help

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15.1 bone stock

3.73--just installed

mdvaldosta

blower

98LS1

Def do the swap. Friend of mine had a full bolt on 5 speed '97 GT and had a hard time running mid 9's in the 1/8.

Richman

blower=close to 4k with install and not good for high milage engine

lookin to break into high 13's

bolt ons just dont seem to do the job anymore

devinsteen

Definately go with the PI swap....that is the best mod for our cars. Especially if you have the money for it.

Acer2428

$1,800 will buy you brand new heads, VT cams, intake manifold, and all gaskets/random pieces...

Used heads + manifold + stock cams and it can be done for closer to $800 (parts only).

Richman

do VT cams affect the life on the motor? what r the downsides over the stock cam


i agree the pi swap is the best move, but can i hit 13's with pi swap, cams and 3.73??

mdvaldosta

yes, its harder on the valvesprings but your rings will likely go out before your springs do with the stage 1's - stage 2's require new springs
most definately, probably low 13's with sticky tires.

Richman

so for realiability reasons should i keep the stock cams? or is the gain that much worth screwing my engine in the long run

thanks for all your help MD



I know parkway frod sells a good kit, anyone else got any suggestions for a place to get a kit

mdvaldosta

cams are worth 20 - 30 rwhp, even a mild cam like VT stage 1's have been dyno proven to add 22-28 rwhp. Nice sounding idle, no long term negatives really - just a great cam that can be ran with the stock valve springs. Your choice though deciding whether its worth the $550 for cams.