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Old 08-18-2009, 05:21 PM
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so i happend on a little money and was thinking about putting it in to my wifes bone stock 03 Mach 1... dont really know what to do to get the best bang for the buck... i looked at the best parts thread but what exhaust and if i get Long tubes what kind? kinda lost in the sauce right now so any suggestions would be help full
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Old 08-18-2009, 07:22 PM
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Ha. If I had 1500 I would buy kooks long tubes, a kooks or bassani catted x pipe(because I have emissions) and Corsa db series mufflers. Look them up.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...ert_145067.htm
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Old 08-19-2009, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Fstanggt96
Ha. If I had 1500 I would buy kooks long tubes, a kooks or bassani catted x pipe(because I have emissions) and Corsa db series mufflers. Look them up.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...ert_145067.htm
LT's and a tune ~20-30whp depending on other mods
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Old 08-19-2009, 06:15 PM
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what are you goals with the car? does she daily drive it? how much does MPG matter? need to know more to give better advice
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Old 08-19-2009, 07:21 PM
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^ same as above, but would recommend some suspension upgrades to improve traction as well as the corner.

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Old 08-20-2009, 08:49 PM
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before you mod the engine for more power, i suggest on working on chassis components. get with some lowering springs, sway bars, and shocks n struts. also depending on the springs you get you may need Caster Camber plates.

suspension mods make a world of difference.
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Old 08-24-2009, 09:33 AM
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i would say between the two of us we drive it about 75% of the time... the goal is to have a nice street ride that sees the strip maybe once twice a month... not trying to get like 10's or anything but 12's would be nice...
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Old 08-24-2009, 03:23 PM
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Suspension is what I would do
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Old 08-24-2009, 09:15 PM
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^ silly boy... what fool would spend his money on suspension mods?
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Old 08-24-2009, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat
^ silly boy... what fool would spend his money on suspension mods?
Or his wife's car. I would spend that on mine before anything else. Im sure there are a few things you want to do to your 09?
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