s/c or support mods?
02-28-2008, 03:01 PM
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RE: s/c or support mods?
ORIGINAL: rainydayracing
Yea, I'm figuring it's harder to save up for a big purchase like a blower (I work in higher ed, so we don't get bonuses) , plus there is the economic stimulus package that's supposed to happen in May, so that's another $600 I'd have towards it.
Do you guys recommend getting a new one?
Yea, I'm figuring it's harder to save up for a big purchase like a blower (I work in higher ed, so we don't get bonuses) , plus there is the economic stimulus package that's supposed to happen in May, so that's another $600 I'd have towards it.
Do you guys recommend getting a new one?
02-28-2008, 03:06 PM
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RE: s/c or support mods?
ORIGINAL: steve0914
i would build one, there is a sticky in pipes boost and juice that i would use.. its the best imo, plus its like 1500 that still leaves 1k or so for suspension
ORIGINAL: rainydayracing
Yea, I'm figuring it's harder to save up for a big purchase like a blower (I work in higher ed, so we don't get bonuses) , plus there is the economic stimulus package that's supposed to happen in May, so that's another $600 I'd have towards it.
Do you guys recommend getting a new one?
Yea, I'm figuring it's harder to save up for a big purchase like a blower (I work in higher ed, so we don't get bonuses) , plus there is the economic stimulus package that's supposed to happen in May, so that's another $600 I'd have towards it.
Do you guys recommend getting a new one?
02-28-2008, 03:12 PM
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RE: s/c or support mods?
ORIGINAL: rainydayracing
Yea, I've seen that. I just don't understand why it's cheaper to buy it all separate? $1500 isn't bad. I'd like to go intercooled, so I'm probably lookin at another $1500 for that...which still isn't bad. I was ball-parking 4-5k for the kit, plus at least $500 for install (plus a tune)
ORIGINAL: steve0914
i would build one, there is a sticky in pipes boost and juice that i would use.. its the best imo, plus its like 1500 that still leaves 1k or so for suspension
ORIGINAL: rainydayracing
Yea, I'm figuring it's harder to save up for a big purchase like a blower (I work in higher ed, so we don't get bonuses) , plus there is the economic stimulus package that's supposed to happen in May, so that's another $600 I'd have towards it.
Do you guys recommend getting a new one?
Yea, I'm figuring it's harder to save up for a big purchase like a blower (I work in higher ed, so we don't get bonuses) , plus there is the economic stimulus package that's supposed to happen in May, so that's another $600 I'd have towards it.
Do you guys recommend getting a new one?
02-28-2008, 03:33 PM
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RE: s/c or support mods?
You can always find great deals on used S/C kits. I just bought a P1SC Procahrger kit w/ gauges and a KB boost-a-pump for $3400. I know I've also come across quite a few used Vortec kits for under $2500. Nothin wrong with a used kit as long as you know the other person took care of it. Worse thing that could happen is you get the blower rebuilt for $300. It's all preference though. Do what makes you feel good about your car.
In my opinion, buying a S/C is going to keep my interest in the car and probably never make me want to sell it. If you go with the supporting mods (i.e. bolt-ons) you might get bored of the car and sell it before you ever get a S/C it.
Oh yeah, and you also get to beat on LS1s sooner. [sm=badbadbad.gif]
In my opinion, buying a S/C is going to keep my interest in the car and probably never make me want to sell it. If you go with the supporting mods (i.e. bolt-ons) you might get bored of the car and sell it before you ever get a S/C it.
Oh yeah, and you also get to beat on LS1s sooner. [sm=badbadbad.gif]
02-28-2008, 03:42 PM
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RE: s/c or support mods?
ORIGINAL: SHO NO MERCY
You can always find great deals on used S/C kits. I just bought a P1SC Procahrger kit w/ gauges and a KB boost-a-pump for $3400. I know I've also come across quite a few used Vortec kits for under $2500. Nothin wrong with a used kit as long as you know the other person took care of it. Worse thing that could happen is you get the blower rebuilt for $300. It's all preference though. Do what makes you feel good about your car.
In my opinion, buying a S/C is going to keep my interest in the car and probably never make me want to sell it. If you go with the supporting mods (i.e. bolt-ons) you might get bored of the car and sell it before you ever get a S/C it.
Oh yeah, and you also get to beat on LS1s sooner. [sm=badbadbad.gif]
You can always find great deals on used S/C kits. I just bought a P1SC Procahrger kit w/ gauges and a KB boost-a-pump for $3400. I know I've also come across quite a few used Vortec kits for under $2500. Nothin wrong with a used kit as long as you know the other person took care of it. Worse thing that could happen is you get the blower rebuilt for $300. It's all preference though. Do what makes you feel good about your car.
In my opinion, buying a S/C is going to keep my interest in the car and probably never make me want to sell it. If you go with the supporting mods (i.e. bolt-ons) you might get bored of the car and sell it before you ever get a S/C it.
Oh yeah, and you also get to beat on LS1s sooner. [sm=badbadbad.gif]
02-28-2008, 03:58 PM
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RE: s/c or support mods?
here's an idea you probably wont like....screw mods....
pay the car off sooner....you'll save yourself some coin in terms of interest payments....and whatever amount of money you're used to setting aside for your payments can be put aside for mods....believe me...once the car is paid off, you'll find a lot more money in your pocket on a monthly basis....
pay the car off sooner....you'll save yourself some coin in terms of interest payments....and whatever amount of money you're used to setting aside for your payments can be put aside for mods....believe me...once the car is paid off, you'll find a lot more money in your pocket on a monthly basis....
02-28-2008, 05:14 PM
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RE: s/c or support mods?
ORIGINAL: GT03 TJS
here's an idea you probably wont like....screw mods....
pay the car off sooner....you'll save yourself some coin in terms of interest payments....and whatever amount of money you're used to setting aside for your payments can be put aside for mods....believe me...once the car is paid off, you'll find a lot more money in your pocket on a monthly basis....
here's an idea you probably wont like....screw mods....
pay the car off sooner....you'll save yourself some coin in terms of interest payments....and whatever amount of money you're used to setting aside for your payments can be put aside for mods....believe me...once the car is paid off, you'll find a lot more money in your pocket on a monthly basis....
02-29-2008, 10:57 AM
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RE: s/c or support mods?
ORIGINAL: avlon06
deff not a bad idea.. but if i had that kind of money around i would deff go for that s/c..bolt ons can always come after, i got kinda sad with my car cuz it isn't fast enough after some of my mods, but a s/c woudl deff keep you interested..
ORIGINAL: GT03 TJS
here's an idea you probably wont like....screw mods....
pay the car off sooner....you'll save yourself some coin in terms of interest payments....and whatever amount of money you're used to setting aside for your payments can be put aside for mods....believe me...once the car is paid off, you'll find a lot more money in your pocket on a monthly basis....
here's an idea you probably wont like....screw mods....
pay the car off sooner....you'll save yourself some coin in terms of interest payments....and whatever amount of money you're used to setting aside for your payments can be put aside for mods....believe me...once the car is paid off, you'll find a lot more money in your pocket on a monthly basis....
