'94 V6 upgrades for summer 2005

CamarosRsweet94 · #1 02-28-2005, 01:28 PM

Here are my ideas for upgrades and necessary work on my '94 3.4L this summer...
(In order of importance)

1.) New waterpump.
(It has to be done the pulley shakes right now, looks like the bearing might be going so I'm gonna replace it before it does.)

2.) New Fog lights.
(They've been burned out since I bought it)

3.) Electronic Shift-Kit.
(Bought a B&M Shift Plus kit, I read that firmer shifts = less wear)

4.) Headers.
(Been looking at getting headers from SummitRacing.com, and I may do a convertor delete to help improve flow even more)

5.) Throttle Body bypass.
(I've heard pros and cons of this mod, but since I don't drive my camaro in the winter I figure it can't hurt)

Those are my ideas for upgrades this summer so far. If you guys have any other ideas or input on my current list I'm glad to have it. I already have intake and some exhaust work done.

FormulaLT1 · #2 02-28-2005, 01:53 PM

Gears will be one of the biggest bang for buck mods you can do.John

CamarosRsweet94 · #3 02-28-2005, 02:37 PM

yeah, I was thinking about maybe putting in some different gears and while I'm at it putting in limited slip, that would make a big difference. But I wasn't sure what gears to put in, I would like some better performance but don't want to sacifice too much economy. Any input on which gears would be best and about how much it would cost to do?

philly rs · #4 02-28-2005, 04:08 PM

if u can get a pc tune. ive seen from 5-20hp gains just from redoing your computer to match your upgrades. its a great thing, im not sure if u can do it, but look into it, im sure u wont be dissapointed

Chevyracincamaro · #5 02-28-2005, 04:20 PM

what tranny do you have? if you have an auto, and care about mpg, go with 3.42s. i put em in my 3.4 and i think it worked out well. my gas mileage improved, but i doubt it had anything to do with the gears (point is it doesnt hurt it) and the acceleration was vastly improved.

the TB bypass doesnt do much of anything on the sixer, but its free and dont hurt so why not, right?

im not familiar with summit racing headers for the 3.4, but just be careful they are street legal (if you care). pacesetter makes a street legal set, but they are sub-par at best. rksport makes a set but they are not street legal. (no EGR)

other stuff: there's a good amount of toys you can get. i would recommend some kindof tune, preferably dyno. if you cant get a dyno tune, i got a jet chips PCM and it worked wonders. i think others might dissagree but i cant argue with results.

give us an idea of your budget is and we can help you a whole lot more...

FormulaLT1 · #6 02-28-2005, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyracincamaro

what tranny do you have? if you have an auto, and care about mpg, go with 3.42s. i put em in my 3.4 and i think it worked out well. my gas mileage improved, but i doubt it had anything to do with the gears (point is it doesnt hurt it) and the acceleration was vastly improved..

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CamarosRsweet94 · #7 03-01-2005, 01:38 AM

Well, with the stuff I listed already it comes to about $150, some things I have already paid for some I still have to get. I will probably dump at least $200 more into yet this summer, if I can find other things I want to do. The headers i was looking at are the pace setters so their legal, but why aren't they so good? I was also looking into getting new spark plug wires, since I'm planning on putting in new plugs this summer too. Any suggestions on wires?

Rally Sport · #8 03-01-2005, 01:43 AM

Yeah spark plugs dont do crap without the wires, but how much money you got to spend?

CamarosRsweet94 · #9 03-01-2005, 01:47 AM

Just on wires I don't wanna spend too much, no more than $50. However since I don't have to pay for school again till next fall I can easily afford to spend $500 - $1,000 this summer.

Rally Sport · #10 03-01-2005, 02:00 AM

Well if you're happy with what you're gonna get or have, try to make your car look nicer by buying some beautification items for it, like a hood or a new grille, just try to get everything down performance wise before you go into looks and wires wont cost more than $50 I think. also have some $200 laying around if a problem just comes up out of no where, believe me you'll be greatful not having to ask your parents for money.

drvngstorm05 · #11 03-01-2005, 02:00 AM

you'll never go wrong w/ msd's super conductor plug wires...

99onI95 · #12 03-01-2005, 02:12 AM

You have $1000 to spend? Why not upgrade to a 3800? Most expensive one I've seen for sale was for $700 out an '00. I don't know if you have the resources available to do a swap but you have the money.

CamarosRsweet94 · #13 03-01-2005, 02:38 AM

I'd rather not do an engine swap, just mods to my current setup. I realize the 3.4L doesn't have the potential the 3800 or an LT1 has, but I think if I were to work on my 3.4L and make it pretty quick I would have something I could really take pride in.

CamarosRsweet94 · #14 03-01-2005, 03:09 AM

Everywhere I look those MSD wires are like $60, anybody find em cheaper? Or maybe know of a good secondary brand?

Savage Messiah · #15 03-01-2005, 11:26 AM

Don't do the convertor delete IMO, unless you're going for LOUD, and you want to risk possibly scarificing torque. I'd say go with a high-flow; and most people would say if you had to do them not at the same time to get the catback before the headers..

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