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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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so after much thought and deliberation i decided to go with performance than with show on my car. here's what i've decided on so far:

-steeda cai + tune 93 octane
-detroit t-lok with 3.73 gears
-8mm spark wires
-jba shorty headers

thats all i can think of so far. anything i need to add/remove? steeda cai + tune good or are there better ones? now i know what everyone is thinking, no dual mufflers? the reason i didnt add it up there is because im torn on what to get. i want to purchase the cervinis body kit and powerhouse turbo (thanks to buckman, fazm, and rygenstormlocke) down the line, and i see that their V6 kit comes with an H-pipe. how do the mufflers/exhausts run underneath? would i be able to run an X-pipe with the kit? i know that the X is for performace and the H just for sound. will the turbo charger interfere with the kit, seeing that they run in the back? and what is the deal with throttle bodies/spacers? some say theyre useless, others say theyre good only if your car is FIed.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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Ok so I'm going to take a stab at this....

Imo I think the C&L with a good too will get you the most HP. Spark wires are maybe going to put you up 5 HP and thats a big maybe. Ur smart for going with the t-lok and gears...btw let me know where/how much thats gonna run u if u dont mind.

As far as the Cervinis kit you should be able to exchange out the H pipe for an X. They are the same length just different shapes. The mufflers from what i have seen are almost in a box type kinda like the new edge roush's.

A turbo however probably would interfere with your set up though because your already going to be dying for space but Im not 100% on that one. Only some turbos run behind the axle like your mentioning. Most however sit in the engine bay and they run a lot of piping. your thinkin of an STS turbo.

Throttle Bodies are useless on the V6...but that too is just my thought.

Thanks and I hope this works out for you. Good luck.....Maybe think about throwing a sypdershaft in there to handle all the new power...and a Stillen STS that way u can use those 3.73's to the fullest
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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I think gears and headers should go on first. You might be surprised how the car feels with just those mods. Also, maybe it is just me but suspension mods to me also make a huge difference in how the car drives.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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thanks guys. kpaulhus I actually drive an automatic. should've thrown that in there. i guess i shouldve posted in the 4.0L section instead lmao. thats why iwas wondering if those who have the bodykit on can provide pics of underneath their cars to see how it looks.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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if the mods can move this to that section it'd be appreciated. or i might post it there.
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