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ShAkZ05GTO
08-23-2005, 03:03 AM
OK... Just got my hands on $500.00 to spend on this beast. I have an '05 M6, with a New Era MAF installed. Other than that, it's BONE STOCK!! I'm looking for things to do to make it AS FAST AS POSSIBLE!! If possible, I would like to have whatever I do installed by the 3rd of Sept. (The Next Drag Day.) Please let me know what would make it the fastest. I'm trying to hold my own against a BUNCH OF MUSTANGS!!! (I figured that would give some incentive to help me.)

Thanks In Advance,
Shakey



Hada68GTO
08-23-2005, 03:55 AM
2 words: Dyno Tune
Jawz
08-23-2005, 03:57 AM
Don't shift past 2nd gear and maybe the Mustangs will keep up with you.

:D
ROKS ROKET
08-23-2005, 04:05 AM
Hada68GTO said it right, get a Dyno Tune, I'm pretty sure there is one for the 05, and if you can't find anyone in your area to do it, then you have a good head start for some Headers......Don't waste your money on a CIA yet, keep saving for the Headers, JMO, if the Tune is not available.

ROK
Delgoat
08-23-2005, 04:07 AM
Go with a programmer, that's my next move.
Shinzon
08-23-2005, 05:27 AM
get some nice floor mats and a bottle a wax. You'll still have some left over for a six pack of brew. 5hunch doesn't get ya much~
1stGOAT
08-23-2005, 05:48 AM
OK... Just got my hands on $500.00 to spend on this beast. I have an '05 M6, with a New Era MAF installed. Other than that, it's BONE STOCK!! I'm looking for things to do to make it AS FAST AS POSSIBLE!! If possible, I would like to have whatever I do installed by the 3rd of Sept. (The Next Drag Day.) Please let me know what would make it the fastest. I'm trying to hold my own against a BUNCH OF MUSTANGS!!! (I figured that would give some incentive to help me.)

Thanks In Advance,
Shakey

Since your avatar indicates you are in Germany I would guess a dyno tune is out. If you are going drag racing best thing you can do for 500 is get a pair of drag radials so you can get traction. Not really any performance mods yet for the LS2 in the 500 dollar price range. Drag tires will help the most for 500.
Irakz
08-23-2005, 08:00 AM
I say get some drag radials or the dyno tune if it is possible.
JayStew
08-23-2005, 08:16 AM
Nitto 555R's 275/45/17 hands down!!
Ozzie Goat
08-23-2005, 08:18 AM
Save the $500 and turn it into $1500.

Get headers.
CSiJason
08-23-2005, 11:32 AM
I'd say save for LT's first, but when you get the LT's have enough laying around for a good tune also.
dci67
08-23-2005, 11:38 AM
Get the drag radials. they will do the most for you at the drag day for sure.
GTOdriver7
08-23-2005, 01:21 PM
save up for the headers and THEN a dyno tune.
TrakDay
08-23-2005, 01:33 PM
Nitto 555R's 275/45/17 hands down!!
I hope you mean 275/40/17 Nitto 555r's

I loved mine until I had to take them off yesterday, very worthwhile. Another mod to make the car more enjoyable to drive would be teh GMM Ripshift!
Jizz
08-23-2005, 04:26 PM
I have to agree -- for $500 I ouwld get a tune on an 05 -- Get rid of the dang TM!
OneSloGoat
08-23-2005, 06:21 PM
nitrous! thats the way i went and i love it, i bought a used kit for $250, then u still have money left over
jonlee
08-23-2005, 06:38 PM
save it for a blower.
ShAkZ05GTO
08-24-2005, 12:28 AM
A tune is out of the question unless I get a Preditor. That is what I was thinking. I was looking at getting rims and tires this winter since I'm going to be parking it.
That Nitrous Idea doesn't sound too bad. Whaddaya'll think??
jonlee
08-24-2005, 07:41 AM
once again, save up for a blower. the vendors on the left have killer deals on superchargers... hell, try and find a used kit even.
JayStew
08-24-2005, 07:47 AM
I hope you mean 275/40/17 Nitto 555r's

I loved mine until I had to take them off yesterday, very worthwhile. Another mod to make the car more enjoyable to drive would be teh GMM Ripshift!

That's what I meant :judge: .

A tune is out of the question unless I get a Preditor. That is what I was thinking. I was looking at getting rims and tires this winter since I'm going to be parking it.
That Nitrous Idea doesn't sound too bad. Whaddaya'll think??


If you're out for tires. The spray would be my next option, since you're thinking about it already. But I would get a tune for sure to be safe...even with a small shot.
JayStew
08-24-2005, 07:50 AM
I see that you live across the pond...why not use a mail order tune for the spray or just for some more power? There are several companies that do this and have very good results.
2004Goat
08-24-2005, 08:55 AM
cold air intake or dyno tune
GMinTheDriveway
08-24-2005, 09:41 AM
Why is everyone recommending a blower when he has $500 to spend, not $5000.
If faster in the 1/4 is what you want, definitely the better tires.
OneSloGoat
08-24-2005, 01:21 PM
i'm tellin ya nitrous, on a 95 degree day with a not well preped track i went 12.45@114
bradyb
08-24-2005, 02:59 PM
Nitrous if you can handle it. Tires too.
ProjectGTO2005
08-30-2005, 02:01 AM
Nitto 555R's 275/45/17 hands down!!
i was looking into this exact tire and size...but nitto says that size and spec is only for 9 inch wide rims and bigger....how do they work on ur stock rims?

edit: oh ya...and how much was it for each tire?
ROKS ROKET
08-30-2005, 02:13 AM
i was looking into this exact tire and size...but nitto says that size and spec is only for 9 inch wide rims and bigger....how do they work on our stock rims?

They fit fine, there's some bulging or crown to the tire, but other than that there's no problem.

ROK
MuhThugga
08-30-2005, 10:04 AM
I'd go with a new shifter personally.