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Old 06-11-2003, 01:16 AM
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I know some of you go nuts and have crazy daily driver cars, but Im going to have to drive mine through rain/snow, maybe do emmisions testing, and other random daily driver things.

So I know this has been asked a million times but what things can I do that do not need tons of upkeep, do not cost alot, and keep it (mostly) legal. Ive done everything free, a lid, and some weight reduction thus far. Probably going to do a cat back next. Any suggestions?

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sound wise! u can get a cut-out. it cost about $40 bucks,
it makes the car a little louder.!!! i always keep mine uncapped here in california.. no citation yet, juss keeping my finger crossed...
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depending upon how bad the smog checks are there..you should be able to get away with mac headers and y-pipe w/the high flow cats....or some shorty headers with an aftermarket y-pipe and high flow cats...and you could probably even get away with doing the LS6 intake swap...and of course tuning....
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Would a 100 or less shot of nitrous be a good idea with nothing else done to the car? There are some cheap kits around..
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Check my sig, I've tried to keep my car street legal, and I've recently passed a Massachusetts inspection.
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Car in my Sig was my only car till December
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Well I have to drive mine all winter, Last winter I couldnt make it up the driveway, slid sideways, and ended up in the grass until the next day when a friend helped tow it out
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I would suggest that you get a ASP crank pulley and a Hooker catback, those seem to net pretty good HP, and are completely legal as far as I know. As for driving in the snow I would suggest getting a set of Blizzak tires. I've used them for two winters now, and while they aren't perfect, are a vast improvement over whatever tires you are using now.
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ZeeQuick,
What kind of gains from the pulley itself,any idea?

Thanks
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Well I have to drive mine all winter, Last winter I couldnt make it up the driveway, slid sideways, and ended up in the grass until the next day when a friend helped tow it out
You should get some snow tires. They make a world of difference over all seasons.

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eddie: most vendors claim 8-12 hp from pulleys and since the acessories are so overworked from the factory you really dont loose anything from underdriving them




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