im 17 and i just got a 96 Camaro v6....i dont know that much about cars and i was wondering what i could do to tune it up. Anything to make it run better/last longer....and what cheaper performance upgrades i could do to it???

 

Check out sticky in this forum: FAQ
https://camaroforums.com/forum/93-02-v6-tech-14/3-8-v6-inititial-mod-guide-32868/

Start with research. Tons of it. Most if not all of these subjects have been covered 100 times before. If these cars are well maintained they can last a long time.
Read your owners manual. You can switch over to synthedic oils. Change flush the coolant. Plugs and wires.