Best Easy Mods for the Z/28

[Doug Halsey]

Ok, the car is now paid for and the Z/28 is still fun to drive, but your bored and want something new. You don't want to spend a bundle, you don't want to get a new car - so what can you do to make the Z/28 "New to you" again?

I have a surplus of cash but don't want to ruin the core value or what the Z/28 is - so no super chargers please.

What have you done to your Z/28 (pictures please) that makes the Z special to you?

Thanks for indulging me with your ideas.

[roost3r]

Even though the exhaust is pretty good on the Z I would change it out front to back. The mod would be easily reversed and provide better sound and little more torque. I think a cold air intake is a waste. An autoblip since you appear to track yours, another great mod. Depending on the cash you want to put down, port the factory heads or buy a set and swap them out. Same for the cam and intake. Depending on how deep your pockets are you can always reverse them or let them go with the car when and if you decided to sell 20 years from now. Im pretty deep into mine at this point, the second one is a roller but if I could own 3 Id not touch it and enjoy it for what it is.

[roost3r]

My Mods
Engine Mods
LS7 427
Stage 2 ProCharger
Nick Williams 102 TB
Precision Metal Craft Custom Intake
TFS Heads
Custom Grind Comp Cam
Fore Fuel System with dual 450's
ProMeth Methanol Injection
1000 CC Injectors
AFR Long Tube headers and X Pipe
Tuned by Tick Performance

Interior Mods
Brey Krause Harness Bar
Schroth Profi II belts
4 Gauge pack
Autometer Gauges
AutoBlip

Exterior Mods
Matte White wrap with Gloss Black strip (Gulf paint scheme) by Champmans Graphics
Factory LED taillight upgrade
Oracle LED side marker lights

[Schlok]

What’s your setup dyno? 650 rwhp?

[Smokin19]

Stage 5 from Vengeance racing. Stay naturally aspirated for engine longevity.

• MSD Intake Manifold Fully Ported by VR
• Nick Williams 102mm Drive by Wire Throttle body
• VR/WCCH CNC LS7 Cylinder Heads
• GM MLS Head Gaskets
• ARP Head Bolts
• Comp High Performance Lifters
• Vengeance Racing Custom Camshaft
• Vengeance Racing Dual Spring Kit with Ti Retainers
• Vengeance Racing Hardened Pushrods
• Trunion Upgrade
• Katech C5R Timing Chain
• ARP Cam Bolts
• GM LS7 Crank Bolt
• All Gaskets & Seals
• ATI 10% Underdrive LS7 Damper
• Appropriate Serpentine belts
• American Racing stainless long tube header system with CATTED X pipe
• GM Exhaust Manifold Gaskets
• NGK TR55 Spark Plugs
• VR High Temp protective Heat Sleeves
• 160* Thermostat
• Billet Catch Can with AN Fittings/Lines
• Vengeance Racing High Flow Fuel Injectors
• DexCool Coolant
• Redline Water Wetter
• Royal Purple 10W40 HPS Oil

[jerseytaylor]

Originally Posted by Doug Halsey

Ok, the car is now paid for and the Z/28 is still fun to drive, but your bored and want something new. You don't want to spend a bundle, you don't want to get a new car - so what can you do to make the Z/28 "New to you" again?

I have a surplus of cash but don't want to ruin the core value or what the Z/28 is - so no super chargers please.

What have you done to your Z/28 (pictures please) that makes the Z special to you?

Thanks for indulging me with your ideas.

ive been trying to do mostly minor cosmetic upgrades personally. carbon fiber bits, fog lights, some cute floor mats lol. this car in its stock form if were all being honest, is truly fantastic and modding it is hardly a necessity since out of the box its just great. thats why personally ill continue to do cosmetic "mods" and spruce up the interior however i can....i would like to get some sort of catback exhaust though. sometimes i feel it sounds sort of restricted or at least not as aggressive as it could/should be

[Supercup]

Here are some simple ideas:

ZL1 black bow tie
OEM wicker bill
Brey Krause Harness Bar with belts
Rear Trunk Mat
Tow hooks - front and rear.

[Doug Halsey]

Some great ideas! I'm thinking of gradually adding things to help keep it "new to me". I realized along time ago I get bored easily, so if I do it all at once then (I know this will cost more doing it this way) I'll want to buy something new. Then I'll regret selling it a year later!

I'm thinking HP isn't a factor right now because I'm not tracking (don't have time) so looks an sound might be the way to go for now.

So, keeping that in mind... stainless long tube header system with CATTED X pipe & racing cams. Any recommendations?

[tylerio]

I track mine but do a lot of DD as well. Check out my mods.. The oil cooler keeps oil temps in the 220s- even on the hottest track days. Such a fun car.

[Schlok]

Originally Posted by Doug Halsey

Some great ideas! I'm thinking of gradually adding things to help keep it "new to me". I realized along time ago I get bored easily, so if I do it all at once then (I know this will cost more doing it this way) I'll want to buy something new. Then I'll regret selling it a year later!

I'm thinking HP isn't a factor right now because I'm not tracking (don't have time) so looks an sound might be the way to go for now.

So, keeping that in mind... stainless long tube header system with CATTED X pipe & racing cams. Any recommendations?

Slippery slope! Once you are into it that far you might as well do more....

[Hunt-man]

My favorite "best easy mod" was adding an new gas pedal that made heel to toe so much easier. Two screws.

The lists above seem a galaxy far far away from "easy".

[MonroeZ28]

I will say that the cheapest and easiest mod you can do is to remove the exhaust fuse. As a matter of fact it’s free

[Chulai]

Originally Posted by MonroeZ28

I will say that the cheapest and easiest mod you can do is to remove the exhaust fuse. As a matter of fact it’s free

^^This.

[FLOW TIE]

Originally Posted by MonroeZ28

I will say that the cheapest and easiest mod you can do is to remove the exhaust fuse. As a matter of fact it’s free

Agree!

Also:
Front and trunk Z/28 mats
Tinted windows
Rock guards (front)

Future for me:
Short throw shifter (MGW)
Sub woofer (from GM parts)
Amp for stereo (plug and play also from GM parts)

Down the Road (So to speak)
Headers, cam, tune