what are some good mods for cheap. i'm low on cash but i want some more performance. i have a stock 305 (carbed). i'm already putting an exhaust system on it and that drained my wallet. what else is good for cheap??

 

Tune up if you haven't already.

 

What kind of exhaust did you put on, did you just get a stock replacement kinda thing or aftermarket high performance stuff? Best bet would be to make sure you are tuned up, like Mark said.... oil,oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, plug, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, etc. etc. I use mobil 1 supersyn 5W-30, but I might go with 10W-30 next time. It depends on how much your engine leaks if you want to try using it or not. I have 161K and switched to synthetic without a problem. Stay away from penzoil, and fram filters. If you got a high performance exhaust, and your car is already tuned up, I'd probably get an open element aircleaner. Some nice chrome job with a K&N

 

i put the slp exhaust and i put a k&n air filter, new distributer cap, rotor, and new plugs what else is there for cheap?i put 10w 30 quaker state and it seems to be running better on that so i'm gunna stick with that for a while.

(changing spark plugs on my car was a pain in the as*!!)

 

What about plug wires, the condition of those.

Changing the tranny fluid/filter will be a good idea to , if needs it.

Also, be sure to make sure the tv cable is adjusted properly. Search the tranny board for directions.

 

the plug wires didnt look that bad but i want to change them anyway. they look pretty old but its worth a try. whats a good brand for the wires?

 

Most people say MSD Superconductors.... but when I got my car fixed at the dealer, i got a new set of the stock stuff for free.... so I can't justify spending the money to replace already new wires... I'd get the Superconductors though.

 

agreed.

 

I heard that Jacobs wires were pretty good.

 

msd superconductors..

have you change the rear end fluid, might want to do that..

a good fuel filter..

 

TORQUE CONVERTER

nothing beats it for they money spent. you can get a S10 converter that stalls approx 2500 (1000 over stock) for about $200 direct from GM. its a 12" lockup unit just like the one found in your car. if interested the part number is: 24202310. expect to drop anywhere from 2-5 tenths depending on current mods. almost all the L98 guys on www.corvetteforum.com use this converter with good results

 

Do the expensive plug wires really make any difference. My friend had a 91 firebird and said those spiral core (i think thats the expensive one) wires made no difference. He said "like the quad fire plugs, its just a hoax."