Got a "Go Faster" Mod you'd like to suggest, follow these steps:

• 1.) Give me the appox. price of the "Go Faster" Mod broken down into labor and parts if necessary.
• 2.) List your,
• Pros (i.e. worked great, good investment)
• Cons (i.e. no noticeable improvement, better to wait until serious mods are added)
• Rating - In a scale of one (1) to ten (10)
• (1) being waste of time
• (5) wait til more mods done
• (10) worth the money
• Time - about how much time to install the "Go Faster" Mod
• 3.) E-Mail me with what you've done.

• Bob Hartley's 'Go Faster' Exhaust WebPage

If anyone knows the appox. prices for these items below please email me

Intake:

• 52mm Throttle Body    (Info by Andris Skulte )
• TPIS Airfoil   (Info by Andris Skulte )

• Hypertech Thermomaster Chip   (Info by Andris Skulte )
• Accel 300+ Ignition System and coil     (Info by Andris Skulte )
• Rapidfire Plugs ($~4)    (Info by Andris Skulte )
• SPD centerbolt valve cover plug wire holders   (Info by Andris Skulte )
• Crane Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator set to 42 psi   (Info by Andris Skulte )
• !A.I.R. (free)   (Info by Andris Skulte )
• !EGR (free)    (Info by Andris Skulte )
• Mobil 1 Oil ($~3.15 per qt.)   (Info by Andris Skulte )
• Dexcool Coolant    (Info by Andris Skulte )

• Auburd LTD Slip Diff Posi Unit    (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Pros: Good traction
• ROH ZS wheels 17x8.5 frt,17x9.5 rr   (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Pros: extreme good looks, lightweight
• Dunlop SP Sport 8000 tires 245/45/17 frt, 285/40/117 rr   (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Pros: Extremely good performance wet and dry, A Bargain for an ultra high perf tire

• Ported plenum (free)    (Info by Thomas Casey )  &  (Info by Denis Villemure )
• SPD Ram Air (free)     (Info by Andris Skulte )
• Portmatched TB, Plenum (free), Runners, and Manifold (free)    (Info by Andris Skulte )
• Removed MAF screens (free) and Fins (free)   (Info by Andris Skulte )  &  (Info by Denis Villemure )
• !TB Coolant (free)   (Info by Andris Skulte )
• 160 Degree Thermostat ($~15)    (Info by Andris Skulte )
• Hard Wire Fan (free)    (Info by Highlander )

• K&N Airfilters  ($40)     (Info by Andris Skulte )  (Info by Greg Franks )

• Extrude honed and ported base ($100)   (Info by Thomas Casey )
• Accell LTR's (w/ Hartman airfoil thrown in) ($150)   (Info by Thomas Casey )
• Edelbrock TES ($100)   (Info by Thomas Casey )
• MSD 6AL ($160)  (Info by Greg Franks )
• Pros: Only noticeable improvement was an end to my spark knock problems, could have been attributed to me changing my Ignition Module at the same time.
• Cons: If I had it to do over again, I'd get something else and save that mod for later. I'm sure it'll help when I get more mods done.  Cost...160 bucks
• SpiroPro 8mm wires ($~50)  (Info by Andris Skulte )
• ADS Super chip ($100)   (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Pros: Great wide open throttle gains
• MSD6A IGNITION ($175)   (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Pros: better fuel mileage
• March Power pulleys (~$80 ?)   (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Pros: cheap usable HP with low cost
• K&N filters (~$25 x 2 = 50)
• Pros: Better throttle response, More Power, better MPG
• Accel Adjustable fuel press regulator ($70) and fuel pressure guage ($45)   (Info by Denis Villemure ) 
• Pros: gain in power if correct fuel consumption is achieved
• Cons: you need a Fuel pressure guage
• Accel 300+ Race wires ($70)    (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Pros: Much better spark, better fuel MPG, Great looks of a high tech racing motor
• Accel Shortie header plugs (~$25)   (Info by Denis Villemure )
Pros: very easy to install because of shorter length, Better spark

• Hypertech Fan Switch ($40)    (Info by Greg Franks )

• Pros: Worth every penny of the 40 bucks I payed for it. It makes the fans come on when the temp gets to 200 and shuts off when the temp gets to 185. It keeps the car alot cooler. I hated the stock one would let my car hit 240 before it would turn on.
• Cons:  None given

• Firestone Firehawk SZ50's (~$180 x 4  = $720)   (Info by Tjm574)
Pros: Great all weather tiresand they have a pretty good compound (220 treadwear). I've (Tim) never slipped in the wet with them and i dropped my et by .08 with just the tire change at regularpressure(35psi) over the bridgestones that i had before that were supposed to be better performance tires.
• Cons: None Given.
• Info by (Mike H.)
• Pros:  These tires are great!  They're very quiet, very grippy in the wet and the dry, and have a good sense of control.  All this with a good ride and decent wear rating too.
• Cons:  Some might say price, but they are well worth it!  They were about $135 each (including installation) for 225/60 size.
• Rating:  10.  If there are tires which are better in wet and dry

traction, handling, noise, and price I'd like to see them!  :-)

• Kenny Brown Sub-Frame Connectors (230 + ~150 installtion = $380)   (Info by Thomas Casey )

• Pros:  Multiple weld-in points for more stiffness, don't hang down at all, tubular, did wonders for the ragtop, stiffens the LCA connecting point. Took about 3 hrs for the shop to put them in.  No modification was needed to get them to work, they didn't even drop the cat.
• Cons:  Price!! usually around $230 (I paid $150 new, thanks again Tom P!!), cost to put them in if you don't have access to welder ($150)
• Monroe Sensatracks (~$150)     (Info by Greg Franks )

• Pros: Work great. I put them on all the way around. I don't autocross or anything, but it didn't hurt my handling any that I could notice. Installed them myself.
• Cons: None Given.

• Replace stock radiator with hipo Alum. radiator and Ele. Fan ($400)  (Info by Paul )
• Headman headers and y-pipe ($250)   (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Pros: good sound, great performance, low price
• Custom made 3" Cat Back system  (~$300)   (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Pros: great sound, good performance, good bargain.
• 3" Cat ($250)   (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Cons: no noticable gain
• Comp Cams Dual Energy Cam (~$800 installed, price including ~$150 cam)   (Info by Denis Villemure )
• Pros: (219/229 Dur @.050,460/480 lift), a wonderful beastly idle, sound, extreme power gain35+ REAL horses)
• Cons: slight decrease in MPG

Engine:

• Get a Stroker kit for the 305 or 350 ($500-1500)  (Info by Paul )

Date: Sun, 26 Apr 1998 19:34:33 -0700
From: "Thomas Casey" <ragtop88@sprynet.com>
Subject: Re: [3] Re:Go fasters

Although I've collected a ton of parts I haven't been able to use them all just yet, so I won't have any comments on performance.  Except....the Kenny Brown Sub-Frame connectors.  I love'em.

Pros:  Multiple weld-in points for more stiffness, don't hang down at all, tubular, did wonders for the ragtop, stiffens the LCA connecting point. Took about 3 hrs for the shop to put them in.  No modification was needed to get them to work, they didn't even drop the cat.

Cons:  Price!! usually around $230 (I paid $150 new, thanks again Tom P!!), cost to put them in if you don't have access to welder ($150)

There's some pics on my page of the before and after and during installation process, feel free to use some for the FAQ. I also have plenty more pics on my page of various parts I have, I try to take pictures of everything as i install them.  I, like Andris, have found a lot of my parts used and have saved some $$.

Extrude honed and ported base $100
Accell LTR's $150 (w/ Hartman airfoil thrown in)
Edelbrock TES $100
Ported plenum (free)
52mm TB to be coming from the GP
also coming soon Vette heads ($350)
Comparitive shopping!!!!

I also did the KYB shock/strut and Jamex springs deal.  I have only put the backs in becuase I can't find my dam wheel lock key thing which I seemed to have lost after I swapped the new rear in.  The springs really allowed the crappy 15" rims currently on the car to fill up the wheel wells.  My rear end is definitely a lot tighter and stiffer.  ok that didn't sound right.
Some people had said that even going to the KYB's and lowering springs that the ride would be a lot rougher, but apparently they had never ridden in a well worn ragtop, you hard top guys must be driving caddies or something. Also being worried about bottoming out, well my FRONT still bottoms out becuase the springs and struts are soooo shot, my lowered rear doesn't bottom out at all.  Got to find that dam key or something to do the front.  Would also like to do them new a-arms Stephen, how bout it?? OK I'm done rambling, later.

Tom
'88 Ragtop
'64 SS
http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/ragtop88/main.htm

Date sent:        Sun, 26 Apr 1998 20:19:31 -0500
From: Greg Franks <gsfranks@hsonline.net>
To:               abilling@flash.net
Subject:          Go Fasters

Adam,

Alright, here's a list of what I've installed/done

MSD 6AL...only noticeable improvement was an end to my spark knock problems...that could have been attributed to me changing my Ignition Module at the same time. If I had it to do over again, I'd get something else and save that mod for later. I'm sure it'll help when I get more mods done.  Cost...160 bucks

Flowmaster Cat Back...I love it, it sounds great, I think this should be everyones first mod. A good cat back. My cost...250 bucks...I installed it myself.

Random Tech Cat...It's a catalytic convertor. There's nothing great about it. It's a hi flo model and it noticeably increased my exhaust tone. It's 100% stainless, 3" direct replacement for single cat cars. It's worth the money, but I wouldn't install one unless your old cat is going bad or unless you have a low performance one...cost about 250 bucks. installed it myself

Hypertech Fan Switch...worth every penny of the 40 bucks I payed for it. It makes the fans come on when the temp gets to 200 and shuts off when the temp gets to 185. It keeps the car alot cooler. I hated the stock one would let my car hit 240 before it would turn on.

Monroe Sensatracks...Work great. I put them on all the way around. I don't autocross or anything, but it didn't hurt my handling any that I could notice. Total cost was about 150 bucks. Installed them myself.

K&N filters...I like them, they work good. They helped slightly on flow at top end. Cost...40 bucks.

Well, that's all I can think of right now...You can put a link to my page for step by step instructions on how to do most of these. I have all of this info there, plus some other free mods I've done. Modified airbox/MAF screen removal/etc.

Homepage with links...

www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/5254/upgrades.html

Hope this helps with your Go Fasters page. I haven't done anything big that costed anywhere near 1000 bucks, but I still hope this helps.

Greg Franks
87 Iroc
www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/5254

Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 17:56:02 -0400
From: Andris Skulte <askulte@emerald.tufts.edu>
Subject: $1000 modlist was Re: [3] Re:Go fasters

I spent about $1000 on the motor, using lots of used parts. Here is my
mod list as of last year when I clicked off a 13.5@104 and got 275rwhp
and 400 rw ft-lbs:

Intake
     SPD Ram Air (free)
     52mm Throttle Body
     Portmatched TB, Plenum, (free)
     Runners, and Manifold (free)
     K&N Airfilters
     TPIS Airfoil
     Removed MAF screens and (free)
     Fins (free)
     !TB Coolant (free)

Engine
     Hypertech Thermomaster
     Chip
     160 Degree Thermostat
     Accel 300+ Ignition System
     and coil
     SpiroPro 8mm wires
     Rapidfire Plugs
     SPD centerbolt valve cover plug wire holders
     Crane Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator set to 42 psi
     !A.I.R. (free)
     !EGR (free)
     Mobil 1 Oil
     Dexcool Coolant

Exhaust

     SLP Tri-Y 1 5/8" stainless steel header - Jethot coated in/out
     Stage 8 header bolts
     PFP highflow cat
     SLP 3" stainless steel cat back exhaust
     Polished Tips

Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 13:04:09 EDT
From: Tjm574 <Tjm574@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [3] tires and traction

i have firestone firehawk sz50's on my car. they are great all weather tires
and they have a pretty good compound(220 treadwear.) i've never slipped inthe
wet with them and i dropped my et by .08 with just the tire change at regular
pressure(35psi) over the bridgestones that i had before that were supposed to
be better performance tires.

Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 08:36:24 -0500
From: Terry <thartman@gte.net>
Subject: [3] Helm manuals

Just wanted to let everyone know the phone number for Helm
so you can order your service manuals ;) ;)

That toll free number is: 800-782-4356

From:           highlander416@hotmail.com
Date sent:       Sun, 17 Jan 1999 16:47:46 -0500
To:              abilling@flash.net
Subject:         Go faster mods

hey man,

    I have an 87 Camaro IROC Z28... although yours is much prettier.  I
noticed someone mentioning making the car run cooler.  One thing I did
becuase I had an overheating problem was grounding out the fan relay.
This turns it on all the time.  I noticed that didnt work like I wanted
and ended up wiring the fan directly to an ignition lead so when the key
is on, so is the fan.  This is very helpful in cooling the car, mine has
trouble getting up to 185.  Just a lil tip for anyone who wants to make
the car run cooler for free.
    Live to ride, Ride to live.

highlander

From:            TrikSS@aol.com
Date sent:       Thu, 28 Jan 1999 19:14:33 EST
To:              abilling@utdallas.edu
Subject:         camaro mods for your page

Hey, I am chock full of info!!  Check this out for a sample:
$400 mod:  Replace that old, heat storing stock radiator w/ similar size alum.
hi po radiator, corresponding fan shroud and electric fan.  Get rid of that
power eating fan and clutch, you will no longer need it as you now have the
electric fan.  Your engine will not waste power turning this new electric fan,
your battery will.  Wire in an on/off switch in the dash, and you have a fan
you can turn on at will.  The purpose of the fan is to draw air thru the
radiator; why let your engine do it if an independant elec model will???
OK now for the good one, for a $1000 engine mod:
Don't screw with the old 305 or 350 get yourself a big block!!! ;)
Seriously, there are a number of good stroker kits available for 305 and 350
blocks, if you want to spend $500-$1500 you can get from 355 to 391 cubes from
your 305 or 350, most include crank, rods, pistons and bearings, all you have
to do is get the block bored over.  Lots more power from your old little cube.
WORTHWHILE.  If you want to put any of this up on your site, email me back and
I will tell you how to do it.  I also have lots of Camaro parts for sale.  See
ya,
Paul

From:            aimrcord@gatecom.com
To:              abilling@flash.net
Subject:         Mod Information on 85 IROC 305 TPI
Date sent:       Sat, 6 Feb 1999 18:19:04 -0500

    Hello,

            You have a great page and I would like you to see the mods for
            my 85 IROC 305 TPI auto trans. Thay are as follows.

        Headman headers and y-pipe-Pros good sound, great performance, low
        price. Cost-250$

         3" Cat Back custom made-Pros great sound, good performance, good
         bargain. Cost 300$

        3" cat-Cons- no noticable gains. Cost$ 250 installed.

        3.5" chrome jombo tips-Pros- Beautiful,  Cost-50$

        Comp Cams Dual Energy cam Pros-(219/229 Dur @.050,460/480 lift), a
        wonderful beastly idle, sound, extreme power gain35+ REAL horses),
        Cons- lope in idle(Many people like me like that), slight decrease
        in MPG, Cost- About 800+ Dollars to have a HI PO shop do the job.
        Cam only costs about 150 dollars.

        ADS Super chip-Pros- Great wide open throttle gains, cost(100$)

        MSD6A IGNITION-PROS- better fuel mileage. Cost-175$

        March Power pulleys- Pros- cheap usable HP with low cost. Cost-I
        think 80$

        K&N filters(2)-Pros- Better throttle response, More Power, better
        MPG, Cost-25 each(55$)

        Gutted MAF Sensor-Pros Slight power gain. Cost - FREE!!!

        Homemade Ram Air Pros- not yet installed. Cost - FREE.

        Ported Plenum-Pros- better upper RPM power, Cons-need Die grinder
        and a little  Time+talent.Cost- Free!!

        Accel Adjustable fuel press regulator-Pros- gain in power if
        correct fuel consumption is achieved. Cons- you need a Fuel press.
        guage also(which I do not have yet). Cost 70$(guage is another
        45$)

        Accel 300+ Race wires. Pros- Much better spark, better fuel MPG,
        Great looks of a high tech racing motor. Cost- 70$

        Accel Shortie header plugs- Pros- very easy to install because of
        shorter length, Better spark. Cost- I think about 20 25$

        Auburd LTD Slip Diff Posi unit- Pros- Good traction Cons- High
        price

        ROH ZS wheels. 17x8.5 front,17x9.5 rear- Pros- extreme good looks,
        lightweight, I think they are worth every penny. Cons -Can't think
        of one. Cost- N/A

        Dunlop SP Sport 8000 tires- 245/45/17 frt, 285/40/117 rear. Pros.
        Extremely good performance wet and dry, A Bargain for an ultra
        high perf tire. Cost- N/A( but they are worth every penny).

        Overall Perfomance- I have not been to the track YET but Iwould
        say it will smoke most of the 'stangs on the road in my area. I
        will soon swap in a Big Cube Small Block. Handling- It is very
        great. what else can I say. The stock IROC suspension is awesome
        already and the Dunlop tires on the ROH rims make it even better.
        No performance numbers yet but I can tell you that all On-Ramps
        are now fun.

                                     Denny Villemure,
                                     1985 IROC 305 TPI 700-R4