If it's a 6speed, eliminate the skipshift. The eliminator can either be bought for about 30 bucks, or you can make your own. Here's how:Buy a 2.2K ohm .5watt resistor from Radio Shack, bend the ends and plug it into the connector that plugs into the skipshift solenoid on your trans. Wrap with electrical tape and secure with a ziptie. Cost: 99 cents.
If it's a 6speed, eliminate the skipshift. The eliminator can either be bought for about 30 bucks, or you can make your own. Here's how:Buy a 2.2K ohm .5watt resistor from Radio Shack, bend the ends and plug it into the connector that plugs into the skipshift solenoid on your trans. Wrap with electrical tape and secure with a ziptie. Cost: 99 cents.
The BEST mod I have done to mine was an aftermarket shifter. (Mine's B&M) There a few to choose from, use our search function. If I could only pick one mod for my Goat, this would be it. Makes the car Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more fun to drive.
I don't know if you'd consider them cheap, but the quickest, cheapest way to get gains would be a custom tune. Either dyno or laptop. Should be able to get about 25 to maybee 40 horses from a tune alone. But if your planning on doing other mods, (exhaust, intake, cam, ect) you should save the tune 'till after. Average tune cost: $250-$500.
I don't know if you'd consider them cheap, but the quickest, cheapest way to get gains would be a custom tune. Either dyno or laptop. Should be able to get about 25 to maybee 40 horses from a tune alone. But if your planning on doing other mods, (exhaust, intake, cam, ect) you should save the tune 'till after. Average tune cost: $250-$500.
I'm probably going to leave it mostly stock. I've heard intakes really don't do much for these cars...is that true? What about a Throttle Body Spacer? And the 160 degree thermostat?
I've heard that, too, but I did notice an increase in power with mine. I know it wasn't my imanigation. Also, you never see one of these cars with exhaust mods and a stock air intake. Most modded cars have one, so they must do something.
I've heard that, too, but I did notice an increase in power with mine. I know it wasn't my imanigation. Also, you never see one of these cars with exhaust mods and a stock air intake. Most modded cars have one, so they must do something.
Yea I can understand if you did go with after market exhaust that an intake would be ideal, but with a stock exhaust it might not make much sense.
What about the 160 degree thermostat? The stock thermostat is a 195 degree one. I'd imagine this might be a good mod, especially since I live in AZ
I may be getting a 2004 Goat. What are the cheap engine mods for the LS1? I've heard throttle body spacer...anything else?
Poweraid throttle body spacer $99.
AEM Brute Force Air Intake $242.00
Superchips Programmer $399.00
Corsa Sport Exhaust $1,003.00
I have had Poweraid throttle body spacers on other vehicles works well, looks good. I have had Air Raid, k & N, Volant, and now Aem intakes on differnt cars. Highly recommed the AEM. Nice intatall, good parts, good looks, and added a black k/n pre filter wrap to protect the white filter, just spun the cover around so that you cant see k/n insigna. Oh, AEM is oil free filter won't harm maf sensnor. Superchips programmer is my second programmer owned. I once had a Jet Programmer for my chevy silverado which was a nice product also. Love the Superchips!!! Will soon purchase the corsa exhaust, they have a special design to stop the drone noise at certain speeds, sounds great , looks great.
AutoForums.com is the premier network of enthusiast-owned
enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
We operate more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share
experiences and opinions as a community.
I just want the car already 
Linear Mode
