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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Hey guys. I will have about $1000 to put towards modding my car in the next month and wanted your alls input on what I should get.

My current mods are:
  • H&R SS Springs
  • Tokico D-Spec shocks and struts
  • Upr tubular rear control arms
  • Off road x-pipe
  • Flow master exhaust
  • Roush CAI intake
  • Special Forces Commando tuning software
  • 3.90 rear end gears
  • Under drive pulleys
  • Professional Products 75mm throttle body and plenum

I'm considering getting some wheels and tires (17x9 and 17x10.5) but would also consider performance mods. Any ideas?

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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Look for the **** to do a PI top end swap, unless you're already PI. Upgraded cams would really open that thing up too.
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Drag radials would be somthing i'd get if I was allowed to spend more money on my car haha. I'd probably get my car profesionally detailed, unless you do that.
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by nickel417
Hey guys. I will have about $1000 to put towards modding my car in the next month and wanted your alls input on what I should get.


My current mods are:
  • H&R SS Springs
  • Tokico D-Spec shocks and struts
  • Upr tubular rear control arms
  • Off road x-pipe
  • Flow master exhaust
  • Roush CAI intake
  • Special Forces Commando tuning software
  • 3.90 rear end gears
  • Under drive pulleys
  • Professional Products 75mm throttle body and plenum
I'm considering getting some wheels and tires (17x9 and 17x10.5) but would also consider performance mods. Any ideas?
With a grand to play with you're halfway to a intercooled S/C build.. Just something to think about....
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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I already have PI engine. I do all the detailing myself and not really interested in drag radials. Cams have been something I have thought about. How much would a cam setup cost (parts and labor)? What kind of power gains could I see with stock heads?
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Not sure on the power gains from cams, I know it's worth the money though. Depends on how radical you go with the cams. I would expect parts and labor to be at least $1000 though, pretty in depth tear down job for those mod motors. If you do go with the cams, make sure you upgrade to some really healthy flowing exhaust as your next upgrade...gotta let her breathe!
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 10:22 PM
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I just got these. I went from 17" to 18" Staggered Black Chrome wheels & Nitto tires from American Muscle.
These arnt really great pics, especially as far as the staggered look goes. I will try & get some better pics when & if the rain ever stops here.






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