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Posted by jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :

current performance mods:
bassani xpipe, highflow cats, 4'10s, densecharger.
what should i get next. i just sold my daily driver and have some money to spend ...not enough for a blower [Mad]

... What should i get next?
i don't realy want to get Nos, and if i keep on saving i'll have enough money for a blower by the end of 04 [Big Grin]

. what should i get to really enjoy my ride until then? please advice.
thank you

Posted by White02GT (Member # 611) on :

4.30's? [Big Grin]

Depends on what you're going for. If you're going all out engine work or want to do some appearance mods. You could always do a body kit or something along that lines.

Posted by jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :

i am actually looking for engine mods..
4.30's <<- yeah i wish..first gear is almost non existing now..i wonder if i would even have to use first gear with 4.30's..
what do u guys think about underdrive pullies? are they really worth the money?? would i see any hp or tq increments?
thanks

Posted by y2kgt01 (Member # 1257) on :

cams and ported and polished heads

Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :

slicks or drag radials.

Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :

Long Tubes and an offroad X.

Posted by cobraman_1994 (Member # 467) on :

4.30's and slicks [Razz]

[ August 17, 2002, 01:26 PM: Message edited by: cobraman_1994 ]

Posted by StoplightWarrior (Member # 211) on :

gears

Posted by jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :

how much different is the x-pipe w/cats that i currently have and the off road x pipe?? will i get more power? will the sound be different?
please help

i am happy with 4'10s so i am not gonna get different gears..
thanks

Posted by COBRyan (Member # 1462) on :

hey bro keep your cats. You dont want to lose your warranty plus get a costly smog ticket. I had 4.30's on my 01 and yes it was nice but it wont be worth the money for you to switch from 4.10's to 4.30's. I say get some JBA headers, you will feel the power with those but dont get longtubes. The install is a bitch but just requires patience. How about a MAF meter? that will give you a good 8-10 rwhp. How's traction? how about some drag radials? Nittos are nice. How about a custom chip? Thats easy horsepower for ya. You have a catback exhaust? Pullies are a waste of money especially if you are gonna run a blower,,,,youll just have to remove them. You could port your intake. How about suspension? or do you just want to go fast? Throttle body is a waste til you are forced induction. You have a shifter? That makes a big difference. Just throwin out ideas man but I say headers, traction, and MAF.

Posted by jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :

quote:
Originally posted by COBRyan:
hey bro keep your cats. You dont want to lose your warranty plus get a costly smog ticket. I had 4.30's on my 01 and yes it was nice but it wont be worth the money for you to switch from 4.10's to 4.30's. I say get some JBA headers, you will feel the power with those but dont get longtubes. The install is a bitch but just requires patience. How about a MAF meter? that will give you a good 8-10 rwhp. How's traction? how about some drag radials? Nittos are nice. How about a custom chip? Thats easy horsepower for ya. You have a catback exhaust? Pullies are a waste of money especially if you are gonna run a blower,,,,youll just have to remove them. You could port your intake. How about suspension? or do you just want to go fast? Throttle body is a waste til you are forced induction. You have a shifter? That makes a big difference. Just throwin out ideas man but I say headers, traction, and MAF.

Hey thanks for the ideas...do u think it will actually be beneficial to get a custom cheap at this stage? I am not sure whether a chip will give me that much HP right now..definitly when I get a blower..what do u guys think?
I already have a pro 5.0 shifter, what MAF do u recommend?

i was doing some research and read that getting a chassis support kit [strut tower brace, subframe conectors, jacing rails, etc] would be a good idea to improve handling. what do u think?

[ August 18, 2002, 02:58 AM: Message edited by: jmir018 ]

Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :

I would not get a chip at your stage, Also i would never spend the money on shorty headers after seeing the difference compared to Long Tubes.. get the LT and take your time

Posted by sic91sleeper (Member # 779) on :

Get a spare set of rims and mount slics on them. You spin too much at the track as it is. You need to get the power you already have to the ground before you start getting more.

Posted by onesicklx (Member # 285) on :

save your money and get the blower. [worship]

Posted by 87Saleen (Member # 1549) on :

i bet they can hear u comin when u start ur car... but can they hear u when ur car is off? [Confused]

how about some speakers? a phat stereo system so everyone could hear u beatin down the block! ohhhh ya baby. just another idea

Posted by 89hatchback_lx (Member # 587) on :

PULLIES!!!! [Big Grin]

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