I got the Weapon R Secret Weapon intake ... that made a HUGE difference. More power, more sound, everything. I love this thing.
Next thing I got was a B&M Shiftplus. Stage II really kicks
What next? Are there any other cheaper priced mods? I heard grounding kits do a lot better. do better plugs & wires make a difference? what else is there? I know I can do the exhaust system, but don't know what else there is (besides breaks & suspension)
I'm thinking about doing the headers & catback exhaust, but don't know where to start. 4-2-1 ... 4-1... should I buy a catback system, or should I have a local exhaust shop make one for me and buy the muffler online ... which muffler to get... I don't really know much in this area and would like to learn more.
What is the the B&M shiftplus and wear did you buy it from? I have an 03 silver 4door and i want a more agressive shift. I also have an AEM cold air kit and that thing looks good, works good and sounds great. I was told that the pacesetter 4-1 was a really good header if you are looking for more power in the higher RPMS but i feel that the DC sports 4-2-1 is better if you are looking for more power in the lower gears. I am in the same boat dont know to much about good upgrades to the 2.2 but i am trying to learn along the way.
B&M Shiftplus 70380
the shiftplus is for us that have an automatic transmission. I got mine off ebay for pretty cheap ... pretty simple install, just 2 wires.
This thread will tell you all about it, how to install, pics, etc.
http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=41&i=16751&t=4376#16751
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7960467725
that's an example of what you're looking for.
it's pretty cool, you just mount the switch somewhere, and it has stage I, stage II, and off. Stage I is lighter, for everyday use, better than normal. Stage II is very agressive, and I personally wouldn't recommend it for daily use (though some people do!) ... i don't know if it harms anything if you do, it just feels too aggressive for me
it's a pretty fun easy mod. some people brag they can bark their tires shifting to 2nd ... i've done it once ... i have a slow ecotec lol..
thanks alot i have an auto also did 2nd ever feel bogged down to you
I would recomend a header and full exhaust -- I have a weapon R header, aem intake and a full custom exhaust and n20 -- the car really does take off and compared to stock now ---
hmm, I haven't even thought about adding a bottle...
what all is involved in installing a nitrous system? how expensive does it get?
yeah one decently cheap mod you can do is change your spark plug wires to 8.5mm. You might get a tiny bit of power,throttle response, you'll get a little better radio reception for some reason
and don't forget.. a little better gas mileage
5secondrule wrote:ECOTEC = No plug wires,
Looked into the rksport spring inserts?
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Looks cool, but what do they do?? Does anyone have them and can give an opinion or more pics?
I wonder why for the Ecotec they have them listed minus the protection sleeves.
-M
Remember....syringes go in the RED waste basket.
oops my bad didn't know the ecos didn't have wires.
Mastin wrote:I wonder why for the Ecotec they have them listed minus the protection sleeves.
-M
Ya know, I thought the same thing, I think in the catalog they list with the sleaves.. Maybe just the 2.4 sleeves.
My Sunfire
talk to karo and get upper and lower mounts
look to rsm for a non underdrive pully
check out your options on throtle bodies
and as you learn more about cars, research cams.
