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Old 01-31-2010, 11:30 AM
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Are the following modifications really worth the money: 3.73 gears, pypes headers, FRPP Hot Rod cams, Aluminum driveshaft, and a short throw shifter? This is looking at the be around 3000 before install. So I want to know if it is worth it?
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Old 01-31-2010, 11:49 AM
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short throw shifter is worth the money, every one says gears are worth the money so i would say get them. headers and cams would be nice, cams would give you the most hp. and aluminum driveshaft, eh.
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Old 01-31-2010, 11:52 AM
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i think your math is off.....i only get 2000-2200 for parts?
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Old 01-31-2010, 11:57 AM
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Keep it stock!!! Sweet stang, btw.
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Old 01-31-2010, 11:58 AM
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Of the mods listed only headers seem to be "controversial" to some degree.
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Old 01-31-2010, 12:11 PM
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Too late on keeping it stock. Matt, I did an estimate, but maybe I am wrong. I still have no Consensus on what to get. I want to get something that is beneficial power wise. I am asking you all because I can get an honest answer with out being pressured to buy.
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Old 01-31-2010, 12:33 PM
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gears are worth every penny, including the extras that i spend on gas. the hot rod cams, i have heard mixed reviews some saying it is all noise and not much go, the short throw is always nice. the headers are a mixed feeling, don't know if you want st or lt, if st don't waste the money, lt i would probably get a brand other than pypes, heard of a lot of fitment issues with them. gears will give you more "go" and a good set of cams will give more than headers. out of the 5 i would go with gears,cams,and short throw
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The cams seem to depend on having LT headers for good gains or so I've read. If you do one do the other.
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So am I reading to do the headers, cams, short throw, and gears?
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Old 01-31-2010, 01:00 PM
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Cams are a waste on these cars IMO.
It's half the money (unless you install yourself) of a blower just about and for what...?
30 horses?
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