Intended mods for 2004 sc/t I just bought, need advice :)

[LordRayden]

I just bought a 2004 sc/t with 27k miles on it an was wondering if it would be a decent setup to get the rsm s/c setup (kit shortcomings fixed of course, i read the forums and got the solutions for known issues with kit) along with s&s headers+borla catback and 65mm throttle body + hptuners (have cash for all mods).

and what hp should I expect? I'm not trying to mash the gas all the time and stress the tranny, (i'll prob pick up a spare tranny from the junkyard anyway just in case) but am going with the "sleeper look" (and to give the occasional high school import kid a scare)

What do u guys think, any suggestions/ideas?

[Matt95GT]

Edit: Nevermind... confused by your conflicting car profile.

[Brandon]

big brake upgrade if your trying to make more power. otherwise youll have a once nice grand am thats worthless....

read about the camaro brake upgrades or theres a few kits, sounds like your pretty car savy so i dont think i have to say the differences!

oh yes, last thing, give me the s/c kit and headers too! :lol:

[KhellendrosXS]

I have a fixed up RSM kit that may be for sale with the metal shielded bearing and stronger key pins. The darn thing has been sitting at my house taking up space and Ive never gotten around to putting it on. I have a set of trailblazer injectors (28#/hr direct swap) to compliment it too. If you might be interested let me know and we can talk.

[LordRayden]

Edit: Nevermind... confused by your conflicting car profile.


Oh, sorry Matt, I just sold my old 99 to my Army buddy today for 3 grand, the 2004 I just bought off Autotrader.com my parents picked it up for me (am deployed to Iraq only got 23 days left :D) so this will be my new project when I get back from the sandbox.

Oh KhellendrosXS I sent u a PM :)

[GregFarz78]

intake, headers, exhaust you'll be around high 14s low 15s I wouldn't worry about stressing the tranny you'll still be well under 200 whp with all those mods

[LordRayden]

intake, headers, exhaust you'll be around high 14s low 15s I wouldn't worry about stressing the tranny you'll still be well under 200 whp with all those mods

Don't forget the 65mm throttle body, Ported intake manifold and RSM S/C kit :D

I'll be getting these as well!!

[bballr4567]

What are you going to use to tune the car???

[LordRayden]

What are you going to use to tune the car???

Either HP TUNERS Pro or PWRTUNER (u can still get these on pfyc.com)

which one do u guys think us better?

and is there any way to beef up the tranny?

[bballr4567]

Well considering that the Powertuner is going out of business I would get HP Tuner!!!

There is a guy on the boards that was offering a rebuilt tranny but I cant remember his name know. Just search for tranny mod or something and it should come up.

[KhellendrosXS]

Well considering that the Powertuner is going out of business I would get HP Tuner!!!

There is a guy on the boards that was offering a rebuilt tranny but I cant remember his name know. Just search for tranny mod or something and it should come up.


Josh,

DHP is not going out of business. The hardware supplier has stopped making the chips that are used and the firmware was having issues so Charles cant get any more units. DHP pcm's will still be for sale and anyone that has a PT is going to be able to use the forum and hopefully now that he doesnt have to worry about new units he can develop some new updates.

[GregFarz78]

Don't forget the 65mm throttle body, Ported intake manifold and RSM S/C kit :D

I'll be getting these as well!!

probably low 14s then

[ramairgt1]

For some reason I expected that car to be in the 13's with those mods...I am very surprised its not. Good luck NTL

[bballr4567]

Josh,

DHP is not going out of business. The hardware supplier has stopped making the chips that are used and the firmware was having issues so Charles cant get any more units. DHP pcm's will still be for sale and anyone that has a PT is going to be able to use the forum and hopefully now that he doesnt have to worry about new units he can develop some new updates.

Hmmmm thats not what I heard from a forum goer. I heard that he was going to stop making updates AND stop supporting it. Could still be conflicting info seeing how I talked to him the day after the annoucement.

Soooo how you been man?? Selling the RSM? That sucks if you are.

[Brandon]

ok, so you want a good track car....

want to stop? want to take turns at all?

[KhellendrosXS]

Hmmmm thats not what I heard from a forum goer. I heard that he was going to stop making updates AND stop supporting it. Could still be conflicting info seeing how I talked to him the day after the annoucement.

Soooo how you been man?? Selling the RSM? That sucks if you are.

Not to derail the thread but Charles poped in to say he will continue support for current customers though there will be no more units available.

Anyway, yeah Im trying to sell the RSM kit. Its been taking up space since last Christmas time and to be honest I could use the money cause the house I just bought has no insulation in the downstairs walls and my gas bill is friggin outrageous. I havent given up all hope for a boosted setup but it may not be for several more years now (thats why Im not selling my tuner).

Back on topic:

Will, Im still waiting to hear back from you on whether you want this or not because Ill be picking up the parts from my house over the weekend (living away from my wife during the week due to work). I would just like to know so I can have all the parts with me if you are serious about buying as I dont want to delay shipping it to you any more than I have to.