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Posted by 89TRUNK (Member # 2506) on :
 
Im thinking of spending some of my tax return on my 91 notch,what should i do?I want to spend about $600
and so far i already have:
bbk catted X
CAI
edelbrock cat back
MAF
short shifter

I was thinking 3:73's and sub frame connectors
 
Posted by 66 AC COBRA (Member # 904) on :
 
have haulinassmaro put some gears in ur car for u
he charges $150 for labor if u still have drum brakes
new nearing are about $100
and u can get some used 3.73's from this board for a $100
that leaves u $150 for some sfc's
add $20 to make $170 and u have enough for sheldon "turbo302" to put a set on ur car
 
Posted by Strike One (Member # 918) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 89TRUNK:


I was thinking 3:73's and sub frame connectors
Either the gears and subframes or maybe some Nitrous?
 
Posted by 89TRUNK (Member # 2506) on :
 
No NOS, im just not a fan of it.
 
Posted by cobraman_1994 (Member # 467) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 89TRUNK:
No NOS, im just not a fan of it.
what about NX? or zex?
 
Posted by 89TRUNK (Member # 2506) on :
 
I meant no nitrous
 
Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 89TRUNK:
I meant no nitrous
You're not a fan of rice "NAWS", we use nitrous on this board remember that. I think the gears and the subframes will definately be the best bang for buck on your car at this point. The gears will make a night and day difference and your car will feel a lot stiffer with those sub frames [patriot]
 
Posted by white93 (Member # 1076) on :
 
Save your money from the CAI, and buy a gear install from Haulnassmaro [patriot]
 
Posted by 1SLOWLX (Member # 558) on :
 
I like NOS and might be using it soon [Big Grin]
 
Posted by NORCAL281 (Member # 3754) on :
 
headers just to finish up your exuast and gears! also you might have enough cash to find some subframes too... jon
 
Posted by 66 AC COBRA (Member # 904) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NORCAL281:
headers just to finish up your exuast and gears! also you might have enough cash to find some subframes too... jon
no way can u do headers, gears, and subframes for 600
if u bought some ghetto bolt on subfamres then yes, u could do it
but bolt on subframes are a waste of moneu and after time they destroy ur "frame rails"

spend and extra $100 and get some used headers for the car

then u will have a nice exhaust, stiff chassis, and the gears will really let ur car take advantage of the power ur motor is making [patriot]
 
Posted by 94Blackout (Member # 2541) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 66 AC COBRA:
have haulinassmaro put some gears in ur car for u
he charges $150 for labor if u still have drum brakes
new nearing are about $100
and u can get some used 3.73's from this board for a $100
that leaves u $150 for some sfc's
add $20 to make $170 and u have enough for sheldon "turbo302" to put a set on ur car
Used gears? I know hes trying to make the most of his money, but to save 60 bucks on used gears is stretching it. Who knows what kind of hell those gears went through, and you cant just inspect the teeth to see how good of condition they are in. Just go to Summit and pick up a set for 160 bucks.

So gears will put you back 300, so I would guess some headers would be the best option to round out the exhaust.... I prefer JBA products in that department.
 
Posted by 89TRUNK (Member # 2506) on :
 
I see some 4:10 for sale, what do you think about those?Or should i stick with 3:73
 
Posted by 94Blackout (Member # 2541) on :
 
Well, do you have an automatic or manual?

Most likely you have a manual, and for regular street driving I think 4:10's are a little bit overkill. If you need to drive it on the freeway, you will be in 5th gear at 4500 rpms just to do the speed limit.

I would stick with 3.73's if its a manual.
 
Posted by 89TRUNK (Member # 2506) on :
 
Ya, its a 5 spd.
 
Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :
 
I'm selling my ford motorsport 4:10 gears in excellent condition $90, and my brother is selling tubular subframe connectors brand new in a box for $85. PM me and let me know.
 




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