If you had 6,000-8,000 to spend to mod your car what would you do?

[CamaroSpike23]

stroke it, poke it, and spray it.`

[redracer1]

KB's Or Maggies wont fit under the cowl very well

LS2 swap,
forged internals
Fast 102 system
H/C
D1

Keep the LS1,
forged internals,
nice split EPS blower cam,
65cc 225 trick flow or AFR's Heads
Fast 102 w/nick williams 102 TB
D1

UMI K member, Long Tubes and all supporting mods. Save up for a 9".lol.

Suspension:
Koni SA/Strano Springs & Sway Bars
Fays2WattsLink
UMI LCA w/relo-brackets

[10spokess]

Go with suspension upgrades power is useless if you can't put it to the ground

[franknbeans]

Maggie, no doubt.

[Xanthos]

Man, I have a huge list. Engine rebuild (20 over, 6 inch rods) and cam swap would be first off, then a bunch of tubular chassis components, new springs and shocks, a new hood, new paint, and some other exterior bits. I also have an entire interior overhaul planned. But thats on a decently used (113k on the odo) LT1. On an LS1, I'd go with a maggie in a heart beat like others have suggested.
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[blaSSt]

Originally Posted by montreal2010yellow

Get a GEN5. you'll have it all.

Including a slower car and a note to tote.

Seriously, I would think about holding back 1/2 the money for the next ride. Whatever you put into this car will not increase its value much. Investment wise its money thrown away.

Then with ~$3000 you should be able do all the things you listed in the OP. You should be able to run high to mid 11's. Rear end will be the weak link, save some money for when it goes.

If you want to spend more, a new 12 bolt or 9" with 4.10 gears will make a big difference. LCA, Panhard, Torque Arm, and springs/shocks will be a big help launching, controlling wheel hop, and handling.

[BigMike]

This is really beneficial everyone, thanks a ton for all the input

Luckily, a little more cash came in, so its almost positively going to be about 8k for mods. I'm thinking about spending about 2k on suspension mods, such as panhard, torque arm, springs/shocks, about 3k for engine mods such as fast intake, tune, headers/exhaust, cam, heads, and a good clutch, and the rest goes on some 4.10's. and a good set of rubber.

I honestly don't plan on ever selling my car unless a fellow enthusiast ever might want it, but one can never tell how things will go in the future. One thing is for sure in my future is a 5th gen, just might have to wait a couple more years

[Hotchkis]

Originally Posted by BigMike

So I'm leaning heavily towards engine mods, I've thought even about stroking it out to a 383, or go for the gusto and get the 408, the options are almost limitless, but If I go that route, I'd probably go towards a Hotchkis or something similar type of suspension.
Again just trying to see what the best bang for the buck would be, kinda brainstorming out loud here, I love the input everyone

BigMike,
Thanks for considering Hotchkis as part of your 2000 Camaro upgrade. We actually have a soft spot for 4th gen Camaros. We've seen some very fast cars at some of the autocross and road course events we attend and we had a lot of fun with our project Camaro.

[Black5thgen]

Originally Posted by blaSSt

Including a slower car and a note to tote.

Maybe if he bought a V6............

I say heads and cam package and suspension.

[nascarnate326]

Mild headwork, Torquer V2 cam, LT headers, decent tires, all new fluids, brakes, and tint the rear hatch. Then get a GOOD tune, not a mail order.

You should have quite a bit of money left over. Pics of the car?

[bob vogel]

Originally Posted by blaSSt

Including a slower car and a note to tote.

Seriously, I would think about holding back 1/2 the money for the next ride. Whatever you put into this car will not increase its value much. Investment wise its money thrown away.

Then with ~$3000 you should be able do all the things you listed in the OP. You should be able to run high to mid 11's. Rear end will be the weak link, save some money for when it goes.

If you want to spend more, a new 12 bolt or 9" with 4.10 gears will make a big difference. LCA, Panhard, Torque Arm, and springs/shocks will be a big help launching, controlling wheel hop, and handling.

+1.... save your money

[Blueovalman]

Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Maggie installed. Done.

Supercharger no question.

[Ez2cDave]

Originally Posted by BigMike

Ok, so I have around 6-8k to use to mod my car,
which is a 2000 Camaro SS M6 w/59k on the car, 10k on the engine.
Everything is bone stock on the car. If you were me, what would do to get the most bang for the buck?
I'm thinking, cam, heads, headers/exhaust, tune, and at least bigger roters and sway bars and bushings.

Any ideas or suggestions?

OK . . . $8000 is the budget . . . 427 STROKER TIME ! ! !

STRANGE S60 Rear End with gears of your choice & TrueTrac posi - $2500

DARTON M.I.D. Sleeves 4.125" bore - $2600

K1 4340 4.00" Stroke Crank & K1 6.125" 4340 H-Beam Rods - Wiseco "LS Series" pistons $1900

STRANGE Custom Chrome-Moly Driveshaft w/ 1350 U-Joints $ 500

Custom Hydraulic-Roller Cam ( ground by COMP CAMS ) Spec'd by Patrick Guerra - $500

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

THEN, start saving for the REST of the car ( CNC ported Heads, T56 MAGNUM, KOOKS headers, Torque Arm & Relocation Bracket, Sub-Frame Connectors, Lower Control Arms, etc )

Dave

[xXSilencerXx]

If you're gunna up the power look into the rear end. It won't last long on hard launches.

For me personally, I'd go heads, cam, exhaust, rear end.