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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Okay, after much reading, studying, debating and generally tortured thinking here is what I'm thinking of doing to mod my 07 GT Vert that my wife got me for my 50th. Any input, advise, cautions or concerns are welcomed. Currently the only mod is a K&N CAI, I don't think it's even had a tune.

Phase One:
Hurst short shifter
FRPP 4.10 gears
FRPP hot rod cams or Detroit Rockers
Tune- Bama or Brenspeed

Phase Two:
Suspension package- FRPP or Eibach
Brakes- Brembo or Wilwood
Assorted interior accents

PhaseThree:
S/C- Seleen or Roush

The goal is a weekend fun car that can still be DD if needed. One of my main concerns is the Cams with the S/C. Love the cammed sound, love the S/C speed. Anyone have both? Does the S/C ruin the cam sound? Any problems with S/C from the cams?

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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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I would suggest the following:

PRO50 shifter
Comp cams stage 2 blower cams
Keep your brakes mostly stock and replace the pads first.
Choose a blower that is more popular. Whipple or KB.

As far as the cam sound, it will depend on your tuning a little bit and your blower choice. I would suggest long tubes and some good muffler like Bassani or FRPP stingers for some good sound.
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 11:36 AM
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I have way more mods and make a lot more.power than your combo will make and I can daily drive mine.
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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I agree with Simon. I would add the Roush TVS as one fo the choices. My opionion it should probably be the top choice and then the Whipple.
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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I'd suggest phase 3 first, then you may not want or need the other phases.

Seriously, skip the gears, after the blower, you may realize they are too much.
Old Jun 30, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Phase 2, minus interior, phase 3, then phase 1 if you find it necessary.
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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I'd slap any twinscrew (whipple or kenne bell) or the Roush TVS2300. Get a little bit smaller of a pulley (if needed) to where your boost and power won't blow your engine and be safe for a dd. Get a nice exhaust which will make your car sound however you want. Actually I have a catted x, and pypes mid muffler on mine. After my SC install I noticed my exhaust was even louder, and it was deep already, so I'm happy.
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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You will fall in love with the whine of a sc. I would skip the cam IMO do what you want though!!
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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After a blower, those 4.10 gears will be too much IMO. I have 3.55 and they're more than adequate for what I do.
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by siggyfreud
After a blower, those 4.10 gears will be too much IMO. I have 3.55 and they're more than adequate for what I do.
He needs to get some fatties to hook up then



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