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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Well my birthday is a few days before christmas and as you know its coming up somewhat soon. my gf says she'll give me one gift that is worth 1k or give me 1k to do what i want. Last year it was a laptop(cuz i desperately needed one)

i want to spend it on my car

Now how should i spend this money?

My mods are in my sig and i already have the money to do the suspension and nos, so whats my next step?
maybe 5 lug conversion? if so i will need new rims so that is going to push me over the limit. any suggestions are appreiciated. thanks
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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I say ditch the NOS and throw on a used Vortech or turbo.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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go with what he said bro
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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id go vortech also, or maybe fresh paint?
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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I've seen used kits for the 86-93 stangs go for well under $1800. Most of these have been upgraded w/larger MAF, bigger injectors and Powerpipes. All you would really need is a larger fuel pump(255lph) and of course a tune. I wouldn't be suprised if you made 450rwhp+. And unlike Nitrous, the supercharger is always available.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Put it in a CD and start saving for a house or pay off any credit card debt. Mods are a waste of money :-P
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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I say save your $$$$ ...has anyone noticed the economy lately? ...who knows what's ahead...
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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i was thinking of supercharging it too, but i have no clue how to determine if a used supercharger is in good shape. and i heard since the heads and intake i have now would slow me down and not get a real benefit from a supercharger or turbo
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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boxed lowers $100ish,MM torque arm/chuck uppers @$400?,aluminum d/s @$250 and maybe a few bucks left over.
Old Oct 23, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by timspony
I say save your $$$$ ...has anyone noticed the economy lately? ...who knows what's ahead...
no shi* dude i agree with timespony, this craps making my stomach turn



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