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Old 01-13-2008, 11:31 PM
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depends on how beat ur engine is. but i would go 100shot max. on a stock 100k engine. and ya you should grab up some headers. the stock manifolds are really restrictive. just look at them and you can see how pinched they are.
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Old 01-13-2008, 11:42 PM
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upper/lower control arms tires and shocks best bet
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Old 01-14-2008, 04:26 PM
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Yes! I noticed that about the Headers! They're scary thin and pinched!!! Okay, so a 100 shot max, what type, single fogger? Also, I was looking at those mega-bit LCA's... Would they they work well with the Mega-bite Upper's, 90/10 Lakewood Struts, and Steeda Drag Springs?

Thanks so much for the help guys!!!
I can't tell you guys how much I appreciate it!

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Old 01-14-2008, 04:27 PM
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Oh, and what headers is recommended by most?
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Old 01-14-2008, 04:47 PM
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****... 150 shot will be ok

lets see... stock w. a 100 shot was low 13s for me

so 4.10s and a 100 shot u better see the 12 mark

add h/c/i... welli have a junkyard h/c/i and a 100 shot(will be 150 eventually, when i buy the jets), 3.73s and drag radials and am shooting for high 11s
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Old 01-14-2008, 04:49 PM
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im still usuin stock headers, they work, but aftermarket will be jbetter

longtubes make more power, but u need a new mid pipe too, if thats no good just get some BBK shorties
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Old 01-14-2008, 06:38 PM
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i kno it would prob handle a 150 shot but i personally wouldnt go over a 100 shot so the motor will last longer.
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Old 01-15-2008, 01:47 AM
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Okay, now, the car 160k miles... I bought the car for a grand... The body and interior is in great condition, the trans is very smooth, the clutch is 2 months old, car has been regularly serviced, has a bangin sound system, cobra rims, fresh tires, and the parts I listed in my original post...

Can I still run a 100? Or would you all recommend a rebuild first?
Also, my questions:

I was looking at those mega-bit LCA's... Would they they work well with the Mega-bite Upper's, 90/10 Lakewood Struts, and Steeda Drag Springs?

Oh, and what headers is recommended by most?

Thanks,

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Old 01-15-2008, 02:10 AM
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you dont need a tune to run nitrous or have a stroker...
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Old 01-15-2008, 02:32 AM
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This is the ultimate nitrous kit. HPM makes some nice suspension componentsbut take a look at UPR also. If you decide to go the nitrous route make sure your ignition is in tip top shape, maybe even add an ignition boxand put a 255lph fuel pump in.

http://www.holley.com/02115NOS.asp
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