Okay so here it is, I'm doing my first tune-up by myself need suggestions for best quality and any info on what I'm missing as far as items go or measurement such as serpentine belt length and hose diameters. The car in question is a 92 camaro z28 5.7L automatic heritage edition. I'm having a hard time figuring this out any feedback is greatly appreciated, thanks

hoses: find: I hear in vegas NOMEX is better than rubber/ need best brand and confirmation of what works better in desert

serpentine belt: best brand?

cap: $25 what I'm finding what's the best brand and model?

rotor $100-150 or distributer rotor $5: what's the difference between the two? why the huge price difference? and what are the best brands/models I need?

transmission fluid: What do I get?

brake fluid: ags dot 5 $8 are there better brands? and what is the best dot rating to use

power steering fluid: valvoline $5

oil cleaning/new oil/ new filter/oil plug gasket: K&N oil filter $14 motormite gasket $4best gasket supplier?

fuel cleaning/fresh tank high octane: gumout/stp $3

engine cleaning carb cleaner: /degreaser gumout/stp $3 - engine brite $5

new plug wires: best brand?

new spark plugs: best brand?

new pcv valve stem: $4

new 02 sensor: $35 does brand matter?

possibly new gaskets: all around if possible shop/research parts and prices

new brakes shoes/pads: what are good brands?

new air filters: k&N $14

 

Wow, where are you finding $14 K&N Air Filters?
Seriously? The hoses and Belt lengths and diameters can be found by using the ones you have now... If you don't know numbers, take the Old hoses and Belts to Advanced Auto Parts or something and walk in, and hand them to the nearest employee and say 'Find me new ones'.... Problem solved.
Why're you using DOT 5?? DOT3 is the best for any common car... DOT5 is more risky then DOT3. If even one drop of water gets in DOT5, the entire system must be cleaned... not just bled, but, cleaned. Otherwise you get corrosion, and Gassing and such in the lines.... which can be bad. and DOT5 is much more likely to get Air in the system, which can get pretty annoying unless you like Spongy brakes, and Bleeding brakes alot. DOT5 is usually used in cars that sit forever, like museum cars. Just stick with DOT3, dude.
Fuel Cleaner, Fuel Injector Cleaner, GumOut, STP... all of that is Just pure crap. Causes Gunking EVERYWHERE.... Just, save your money, and stick with normal Maintenance, and you'll be fine.
I'm sure 90% of this stuff you can find by taking some of your own time to Search Summit or Jegs, instead of having someone else take their time and do it for you... As for 'Who's the best' questions, either search the AfterMarket Product forums, or use your own personal experience and opinion...

 

autozone in vegas for the K&N normal items are reasonably priced but food, water, energy, healthcare, and gas are umong the most expensive rates in the US

 

good quote thanks? I am researching hence looking for a point in the right direction and I'm looking at jegs, summit, autozone, and pretty much every link found on this site and powerblocktv.com lol but I'm not finding any reviews of the parts or specific performance info and stats

 

I edited my earlier reply... Sorry. Well, what are you looking for specifically right now, maybe I can help...

 

Really just with the economy losing my job because of state budget cuts, I'm looking to get the best bang for my buck without wasting any cash! So I'm just asking for suggestions on what you guys have used that works best since I'm really new to this. I am looking online but not really finding a lot of non biased reviews

 

Anything you're looking for specifically?