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Old 05-25-2009, 01:08 PM
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Default Am I fair to say this is a good/common list of mods...

On a V6...and in no particular order either...

1) CAI w/Tuner

2) Dual Exhaust

3) Gears change to either 3.73 or 4.10

4) Suspension

5) Brakes

6) Rear Bumper/Front Bumper

7) Supercharger

8) Wheels and Rims

9) Stripes/Decals

10) my mind blanked...
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Old 05-25-2009, 01:17 PM
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If you're going with a Supercharger, an 8.8 rear end swap is advised.
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Old 05-25-2009, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by heartinacage
If you're going with a Supercharger, an 8.8 rear end swap is advised.
Well these mods aren't for me exactly, more like my general understanding of what mods people are doing to their cars
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Old 05-25-2009, 03:55 PM
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Default common list of mods.....

I think most people start with a CAI and tuner, shorty antenna, window tint, wheels and tires, grill inserts, after market muffler....and other smaller things before going with the supercharger......

Supercharged V-6's are fairly uncommon, a lot of people buy the GT's if they want a "power pony"......but luckily.......supercharging our V-6 ponies IS an option that we have.

With your list of planned mods, I would also add some painted agent 47 retro side mirrors to your list, and a fang chin spoiler......I would go with a duckbill rear spoiler instead of the GT Rear one, but that is just me......What kind of side scoops we're you looking at?

....keep us updated on your progress....and post pics for us as you go....!!!...I like the red/gold theme you have going on! You have a pretty Pony!

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Old 05-25-2009, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by musicheadt
I think most people start with a CAI and tuner, shorty antenna, window tint, wheels and tires, grill inserts, after market muffler....and other smaller things before going with the supercharger......

Supercharged V-6's are fairly uncommon, a lot of people buy the GT's if they want a "power pony"......but luckily.......supercharging our V-6 ponies IS an option that we have.

With your list of planned mods, I would also add some painted agent 47 retro side mirrors to your list, and a fang chin spoiler......I would go with a duckbill rear spoiler instead of the GT Rear one, but that is just me......What kind of side scoops we're you looking at?

....keep us updated on your progress....and post pics for us as you go....!!!...I like the red/gold theme you have going on! You have a pretty Pony!
For myself personally Im going with a Shelby GT 500 rear spoiler. And I found a nice pair of side scoops not the Carbon but something else can't remember off the top of my head and a Gt side skirts.
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how did the install go on the sequential tail lights? I just ordered them today, and from what I see, its just unplug and re-plug!
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Old 05-25-2009, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SCGirl
how did the install go on the sequential tail lights? I just ordered them today, and from what I see, its just unplug and re-plug!
They are very easy to swap out, it's just what you said take the head lamp off remove the existing harness and bulbs and replace it with the new harness. I've done it many times so far on mine when I had to replace broken bulbs here and there.
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Old 05-25-2009, 06:40 PM
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Keep in mind that if you plan to supercharge your car in the near future, the kit will come with a tune...
So spending in the neighborrood of $600 for a CAI/Tune, will be a waste IMO.
You'll also have differential issues as well as clutches...

If indeed, you don't care about boosting, then disregard this post.
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Old 05-25-2009, 06:49 PM
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yeah it looks allright, don't forget an underdrive pulley to make a complete basic list. Before the supercharger you're already at $4000 though which is the cost of a supercharger anyways. Think about that. I spent a lot of money on a 4.6 forged internal kit and I JUST bought a 5.0 forged stroker kit. Go big or you'll regret it later.
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Old 05-26-2009, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by PonyBoy21
3) Gears change to either 3.73 or 4.10
Don't forget to install a limited slip differential (LSD) when the gears are changed. You can either rebuild the 7.5" or get a 8.8" GT take-off rear-end (my preference is the latter).
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