New Camaro Owner
#1
New Camaro Owner
Just joined the forums and looking for a little bit of direction. I have been looking over threads and stickies and trying to get an idea of what to upgrade first.
Just purchased a 1999 V6 Camaro with 93,000 miles on it. Everything performance wise is stock. I have a general idea of what I'd like to upgrade but am curious if this is a viable plan. My plan is outlined below.
Just purchased a 1999 V6 Camaro with 93,000 miles on it. Everything performance wise is stock. I have a general idea of what I'd like to upgrade but am curious if this is a viable plan. My plan is outlined below.
- Cold Air intake by K&N.
- Dual exhaust. Looking at Flowmaster and Borla. Borla is quite a bit more expensive, the downside. Opinions on this would be appreciated.
- Performance chip. I have found all kinds of different options here ranging from $70 to $400. Not sure where to proceed here.
- Pacemaker ceramic headers.
#2
first need to look at your state or countries emission laws. long tube headers is a good idea and passetters ceramic coated is a great way to go. borla seems to be the exhaust of choise for most of the 3800 guys. if i recall right the 99 has a good air intake system so you may just need a wisper lid and high flow filter.
#3
Welcome to the board. Personally I wouldn't really mess with a chip, like craby stated check out your emissions for the LT headers as you may not be able to pass inspections and such. I have pacesetters that I will be putting on my '02 Z soon, also I would get the Borla over flowmaster for the catback.
#4
The chip is a scam. You can get a tuner and that will actually work, but those cost around that $400 price tag. The 3.8 doesn't have any (i believe) options in longtube headers; the pacesetters are midlength. The intake is solid on the 3.8's but a SLP CAI is a worthwhile investment. From there, a catback is the next logical choice and I would advise against the Borla and its cost. Magnaflow is another very popular brand and is quite cheap as well, $400-450.
#6
Well I am attempting to post some pictures here and running in to some difficulties. I'm following instructions from EvansBlue and not seeing the same screen he's showing. Hopefully I can figure it out here soon and get something up.
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