Hi, i recently jsut bought a 1998 Camaro 3.8 V-6 and I am woundering what the easiest way and cheapest way to get more horsepower. Anyone have any ideas?

 

Ok... I don't wanna be rude...

BUT USE THE SEARCH FEATURE MKAY?

Intake and exhaust are the easiest and cheapest way to get more power.

 

yesh, there is much info about this, search and learn young grasshopper.

 

Oh come on guys be nice.

On the main page of the 4th Generations, there couple of FAQs stickies that you can look into.

Here is one about modding your v6

https://camaroforums.com/m_55629/tm.htm

if you have any specific questions, ask then. One word of advice, if you really want to be successful, I suggest you stick around in the forum and start to learn about you car

 

Most people usually start with Exhaust (Magnaflow or Flowmaster). I'm new here too and at first I wanted to make my first mod gears; to see the quickest change in acceleration, but i've changed my mind. This seems to be the most basic and commonly used mod.

The catback exhaust systems will run you around 500 dollars in parts, assuming you do it yourself, and make sure you get one that you like the sound of

 

And if you dont want to replace your stock exhaust with one that doesnt flow any better then get flowmaster.... DONT BUY A FLOWMASTER.

 

[>:]
Mines not half bad sound quality, once it broke in...
Can't tell any difference though, lol.

 

Flowmaster is one of the most restrictive aftermarket "performance" exhaust systems you can buy for a 3.8. Magnaflow is better, but I don't think it's worth the money. You could do like me and buy the texas speed and performance "rumbler" exhaust, 3" mandrel bent catback, similar to the slp loudmouth, but at half the cost.

 

should I go with the whole exaust system or just go with like a magnaflow exhaust?

 

If you have the money, I would do the entire system at once, and get it out of the way.