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Old 11-25-2006, 02:52 AM
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December 26'th I plan on making an order of mods. Either: SCT Tuner, 4.10 gears, midpipe. Or: Springs, u/l control arms, shocks/struts, subframe connectors.

Should I go with power first, or suspension first?
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Old 11-25-2006, 03:00 AM
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Default RE: Suspension or Power First?

Either would be a good chice, however, you'll have more fun with the extra power on the street than you would with just suspension. The suspension can come later to help you get the extra power to the ground for when you start going to the track more. Just my opinion though.
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Old 11-25-2006, 04:00 AM
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Depends on what you want. If you go to a track, go with the suspension since it will help you launch better (same can be said for stoplight drags). The 4.10's and a little more power will be more fun, however, through most of the driving you probably do.
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yea if you can go F/I do it!
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I'd go with a little power and then suspension...little bits at a time.
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Old 11-25-2006, 05:21 AM
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December 26'th I plan on making an order of mods. Either: SCT Tuner, 4.10 gears, midpipe. Or: Springs, u/l control arms, shocks/struts, subframe connectors.

Should I go with power first, or suspension first?
everyones first mod should be gears and something to correct the speedo with IMO
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Old 11-25-2006, 09:02 AM
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If your plans are just gonna bring you to 300rwhp to 350 rwhp, then power first..... If your plans are going to be 350rwhp and up, go with both or a little at a time.
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Old 11-25-2006, 01:17 PM
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Most likely this car will never see F/I. Maybe I will go with gears/tuner first.
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Old 11-25-2006, 01:36 PM
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I agree with 2000... gears are a must. In these cars, although i've seen stock cars with the suspension cut 13.7's and 13.8's at the track with 1.8 60"s and cars with 300rwhp cut the same times with 2.2 60"s, ha... You could do like the other person said... alternate... get faster, then suspension, go fast part, suspension... like that... Supercharger wont mean anything unless your a dyno queen. what's the big deal with 400rwhp if you only go 22ft and in 3rd gear, lol
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December 26'th I plan on making an order of mods. Either: SCT Tuner, 4.10 gears, midpipe. Or: Springs, u/l control arms, shocks/struts, subframe connectors.

Should I go with power first, or suspension first?
everyones first mod should be gears and something to correct the speedo with IMO
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Old 11-25-2006, 01:47 PM
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I'd go with suspension.
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