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Old 12-06-2004, 10:34 AM
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Hey guys,

I know I haven't posted much but I would really appreciate any suggestion on this. I have little money this spring for some mods, looking at maybe 1500 -2000 $ (Damn, buying a house ) Anyways all I have done to my 91 GT is LongTUbes and Flowmaster exaust. What would be my next step toward some HP ? Throttle body ? Intake ? Distrubutor/Wires ? Gears (currently have stock gears), Suspension ? My plan is to eventulaly have a perfect engine to throw on a SuperCharger.

Thanks for the input guys.
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Old 12-06-2004, 11:12 AM
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Gears would be a good next choice. That will not give you any additional power, but it will help apply the power in a more efficient manner.

Then again, with a little more than $2k, you could get the h/c/i combo from trick flow. Then save up a few more bucks for the gears.
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Old 12-06-2004, 11:15 AM
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I'd def go gears next no matter what
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Old 12-06-2004, 03:38 PM
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yah gears are good if u have or no someone that can install them for u for free or cheap. any other machanic will charge at least $400
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Old 12-06-2004, 04:23 PM
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yah gears are good if u have or no someone that can install them for u for free or cheap. any other machanic will charge at least $400
$400. DAYUM!!!!! [sm=smiley5.gif] I can get them installed for $175 around here.
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Old 12-06-2004, 05:19 PM
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defenitely gears! parts and install will run about $400. id look into heads with the rest of the money you have
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Old 12-06-2004, 05:42 PM
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3.73's or 4.10's is all i got to say
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Old 12-06-2004, 06:01 PM
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I'd go with new gears, like 3.73's and also a full rear end rebuild kit with new bearings and seals all around and have the shop rebuild the posi while they've got it out for the gear install. With the gears this might run you around $600 or so depending on prices in your area for labor. then I would go for some AFR 165 heads for around $1,300 new and you will really like the end results.
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Old 12-07-2004, 11:02 AM
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Cool, thanks guys! I'll go with gears for sure, most likely 3.73 and then I was also thinking the TrickFlow Kit Intake, TB 75mm and Cold Air. You think 75mm is too big for a stick engine?
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you won't need the 75 mm TB until you upgrade to better heads and cam IMO.
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