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2000 Trans Am Convertible

With new LS6 Engine, M6, and 4.10 gears

 

    I have a plan for the mods that's broken up into 3 stages.  The first stage was to do all the bolt-ons, like headers  and cold air induction.  The first stage mods enabled me to get the most out of a bigger cam and heads down the road, plus add significant HP now  (not to mention the wicked sound of the Loudmouth exhaust).  Stage 2 was devoted to building up the drive train to handle more power.  Stage three was going to be a head and cam swap, but I've decided to swap the LS1 (with 104,000 miles on it) for a brand spanking new LS6 crate motor (2004 spec model).  I'm going to donate my used LS1 to Rob Morris for his ASA track car so I can pick up some LSx tips...
     First Stage is Done: Bolt-Ons
  • SLP Cold Air Induction
  • K & N Air Filter
  • SLP High-Flow Air Box Lid
  • SLP 85mm MAF Sensor
  • Hypertech 160° Thermostat 
  • SLP High-Flow Cats
  • SLP Tuned Long Tube Headers (@Curry's)
  • New O2 Sensors
  • SLP Loudmouth Cat-Back Exhaust (@Curry's)
  • DiabloSport Predator Tuned
  • BF Goodrich g-force KDs

    • Check out these videos

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         Dyno Run before/after Tuning
    (Done at Curry's Auto Service!)                           

  • Predator Performance Tune
  • Kept 6,000 rpm Rev Limiter
  • Set Fans for 160° thermostat

    •          Fan 1 - On: 185°   Off: 175°
              Fan 2 - On: 195°   Off: 184°
  • NGK TR55 IX Iridium Plugs
  • Taylor Spiro Pro Wires

    • << Click chart for bigger image

    335.5 RWHP @ 5500 rpm
    345 FtLbs Tq @ 4750rpm
    (Flywheel or Engine HP is about 395*)

    [*RWHP /.85 to account for Drive Train Friction Loss]

    Mustang Dyno's are so stingy, but real!
    How can you tell how much your mods are working if you don't throw it on the dyno?
         Hooking Up & Extras: Done
     
  • SLP (GM) 4.10 Gears
          Reprogrammed computer for 4.10 Ratio
          Biggest Bang for the Buck Award!
  • Mcleod Clutch                             
         + New Master & Slave
         Unbelievably strong: 4500rpm Launches!
  • Lou's Short Stick
  • Hurst Pistol Grip Shifter
  • LPW Rear end cover
  • SLP Smooth Bellows               
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       Finally: The Go-Fast Stuff

  • Swapping in LS6                        +100hp

    •             6600 rev limit
  • ASP Underdrive Pulley               +10hp
  • TNT F1 N2O Wet Shot                +125hp

    • We'll have to throw it on the dyno again to see how the LS6 responds to the headers, induction, SLP Air Box Lid, and 85mm MAF sensor..  Then we'll do a proper dyno tune to max it out...I calculated about 380 RWHP from the upgrade, so we'll have to find the other 20 HP in fuel mapping and spark advance.

     
         
       
    N20
    N/A
      Rear Wheel Horsepower Goal:
       500
    400
      Rear Wheel Torque Goal:
       505  
    405
       
     

        Think the 10-bolt will hold with 4.10's?  I thought "no", but you wouldn't believe how many 4200 rpm launches it's survived so far.  The LPW rear cover probably deserves a lot of the credit (really simple strength add-on!), and you gotta love that McCloud clutch  The combination of Predator tune, tuned long tube headers, and Loudmouth exhaust need to be heard to be believed...
       
       
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