How to get into the 11's with a 5.0 auto? Validate my equation.
09-06-2011, 01:13 PM
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We'll see how I do with the mods I have. The H-pipe will stay when I get FI. I picked up a CF JLT CAI for $200. I'll sell it when I go FI.
09-06-2011, 01:18 PM
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In a way, yeah. Little invested into a $35k car, lol. Nice thing is I paid ~$950 for the pipe, programer/tunes, cai, 17x8 rims, and DR's.
09-06-2011, 05:23 PM
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Yeah, I did a lot of deal hunting. Got the CAI for $200 cash, H-pipe for $225 shipped, 4 wheels for $100 off CL, sold 2 for $90, 17" ET Street for $100 off CL, and BAMA tuner for ~$360 using forum discount then add in about $25 for mounting and balancing.
My goal was to get everything for the same price I sold my CS wheels for which was $900.
The wheels aren't very pretty but they will get the job done and the tires are almost down to the wear bars, plenty of passes left. Should last me over a year since I don't go often. There was another seller that had some ET's worn down pretty far for $65, but the pair for $100 was in far far better shape.
I did want to get 15"s, but that was absolutely impossible to do with my budget and I hate the ideal of having offset washers and special lug nuts.
My goal was to get everything for the same price I sold my CS wheels for which was $900.
The wheels aren't very pretty but they will get the job done and the tires are almost down to the wear bars, plenty of passes left. Should last me over a year since I don't go often. There was another seller that had some ET's worn down pretty far for $65, but the pair for $100 was in far far better shape.
I did want to get 15"s, but that was absolutely impossible to do with my budget and I hate the ideal of having offset washers and special lug nuts.
09-15-2011, 09:15 PM
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Just went over my budget and ordered some LCA's and relocation brackets. Don't like what I've read about massive wheel hope when running DRs. I do like what I've read as far as LCA's plus relocation brackets equaling more consistent 60s as well as dropping them at least .1 Don't know if auto's need them as much as manuals, but should be worth it for $225. Plus I still have the mod bug but don't want to do anything else to the engine.
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09-21-2011, 01:38 PM
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I will be in the same boat as well. I am shooting for a mid 11 second street car with the stock auto. My plans are full exhaust, tune, 4.10's, suspension, bolt-ons, BOSS intake and wheels/tires. Will keep ya posted on progress.
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09-21-2011, 01:54 PM
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Please do. From what I've read LT's and gears are a prerequisite to fully utilize a Boss intake. You going to do the full suspension?
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