Stock V6 VT, $ Grand performance budget, What would you get?

[Paleyforme]

Buying stock VT, What performance Upgrades would you do if you had 4 Grand to play around with?

* Stock V6 VT, 4 Grand performance budget, What would you get?

[XLR8ing]

-Full exhaust system. Thats extractors, high-flow cat and 2.5" cat-back.
-CAI with K&N air filter.
-LSD with 3.45 diff gears.
-1.95 YT roller rockers.

Thats what i'm doing to my car. VS V6. That adds up to about $2500. I'm not really chasing big power though. Just want something better than a stock ecotec. If you wanna spend $4000 on just performance upgrades i would recommend you spend it when buying the car and get a supercharged V6. Much stronger and better motor with a lot more potential.

[Hot-Rod]

Supercharge it and strengthen engine with MODS to run S/C. Also if any money left over in the kitty, roller rockers, exhaust, wheels, brakes, intercooler, LSD DIFF, sound system list goes on.

Oh by the way, buy a VX not a VT hehe.

[Paleyforme]

lol, only some say buy vx over vt... Well i think its better to super charge it your self then buying one already installed wouldnt you say? But then again, cant you still get a kick arse performance with engine mods without installing S/C

[johnvtls1]

maybe just save up 2 more grand and supercharge the car using a raptor charger or somthing. there not to bad for the money and it should give u like 170wrkw? on a stock vt with exhaust. in all honesty though mate if u want performance buy a performance car, simple as that. the vt is one heavy mother, its hard to get it going with the v6 in it.

[SlickHolden]

2nd hand Supercharger from capa or something, Headers and exhaust tune it.
250kw plus.

[XLR8ing]

Buying a supercharged V6 means you don't have to spend anything on strengthening the motor and you already have the charger. If you do a search around the forum you'll see that it's an awesome motor if you put a bit of money into it. All you need is a 10psi pulley, roller rockers, a good intake and a good exhaust and you'll be taking on ls1's. It'll also be pretty good on fuel as the charger won't do much when you take it easy.
A lot of ppl including my self see this motor as the new VL turbo. Heaps of potential.

Oh and there's not much to gain performance wise out of an N/A ecotec. If your chasing power look for a V8 or S/C V6.

[don0xer]

cai + exhaust + dr bob chip seems to be the go for about $1k from what ive spoken to a few people about

[Wagon_Wheel]

DO NOT BOTHER TRYING TO MAKE A VT V6 FAST!!!

Its a lost cause, unless there is an LS1 in there, its going to be a complete money pit with not much reward...

I would suggest going the V8, but the L67 is a decent motor too, but i would also much prefer a VX over a VT

[nicko]

dont do it imo. i have a stock vt 6 5spd. only mods i have and will do are, lowered, mags, catback and a nice stereo. Still does 7 second 0-100 which is decent for a stock family bus. Your better off saving more money and charging it (capa) or buying a v8.

[1991_Vn2nV]

^^ 7 seconds 0-100 is very quick for a VT V6. Stock they are just over 9 seconds to 100 (very high 8's for manual).

[nicko]

Originally Posted by 1991_Vn2nV

^^ 7 seconds 0-100 is very quick for a VT V6. Stock they are just over 9 seconds to 100 (very high 8's for manual).

Consistant 7.00 to 7.09 on the gtech. 1/4mile in 15.07 to 15.30 can get a video up if there are any non believers