Picked up a 2006 SS/SC today, has G85 completely stock, doesn't look like it was ever modded.

I will be doing the airbox mod ASAP and having Slowhawk Performance tune it


Marco

 

If you have any questions let me know I'll be glad to help you out. First thing I would recommend getting is the revised timing chain tensioner, the original ones are known to fail. Here's a link

Ecotec Timing Chain Tensioner 12608580 - Crate Engine Depot

I'd also recommend putting a hydrosheild on the filter when you do the air box mod and put some weather stripping around the driver side headlight. This will prevent you from sucking up water when it rains. Most people don't do it but it can't hurt to be more safe.

Also call up the dealership and make sure they replaced the power steering motor in your car. There was a recall for it, if it hasn't been changed set up an appointment with the dealer it won't cost you a thing.

I'd hold off on the tune until you get a stage kit, personally I'd go with zzperformance.com to get a kit. If you got a lot of money in the bank then I'd go turbo.

Happy modding!

 

Wasn't the downpipe on the LSJ's a recall too?

 

Not unless your throwing a code or engine power reduced shows up on the dash. If it's still working they won't replace it yet, I think that's what the letter I got said iirc

 

No biggie on the tune, the tuner is a friend of mine and I would like to see what tuning to a stock car does, and we will retune with every mod.

 

Congrats again Marco on the purchase. I'm curious to see what Don can get out of it in stock form. We know it won't stay that way long though!

 

sweet purchase

 

I was there today, he scanned the stock tune so we can see how much he can tune with EFI Live and all looks good!

Need to order some parts then we start.

Plan is install all cooling mods then:

Dyno Stock
Dyno Stock with tune
Dyno with airbox mod
Dyno with airbox mod and retune
Dyno with 2.8 pulley, 60lbs, ported blower tuned

Maybe do a header and downpipe. I dont want to go to krazy with the mods

 

Congrats!