What can I get for right around $400
03-12-2010, 03:39 PM
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What can I get for right around $400 I have about $400 to spend right now on motor mods? What can I get with this I was looking at a cam from tsp but what else is all needed to install this? Other options are welcome as well.
03-12-2010, 03:46 PM
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I haven't purchased a cam, but I think that will exceed your $400 budget.
You have to pay for the cam, have it installed (which can be done yourself), and get a tune. Add all that on other parts you might as well replace while doing it, it's going to add up quickly.
You have to pay for the cam, have it installed (which can be done yourself), and get a tune. Add all that on other parts you might as well replace while doing it, it's going to add up quickly.
03-12-2010, 04:09 PM
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for 400 there is little to nothing unless you can get a good deal on used headers(shorties more than likely not worth it), LS6 intake or a really good deal on 243 heads. Me you I would troll ebay and see what you can ****** up or the classifieds here on the forum. If you do not have it a cold air intake will wake her up a little. Also a tune will do a lot for her and for about 400 your looking at a good street tune. Me you and I am sure you don't want to hear this is save the money and just keep adding to the car fund.
03-12-2010, 04:23 PM
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400 dollars aint gonna put a new cam in your ride, there aint a whole lot your gonna get for that amount. Intake get ya a little power, If you dont have headers thats where I would start. You will need them to take advantage of any mod you have planned.
That being said,,, for instant power you can get you a Nitrous kit for around 400 bucks, that will give you a kick in the pants. Just be reasonable and dont OD your car on the juice.
That being said,,, for instant power you can get you a Nitrous kit for around 400 bucks, that will give you a kick in the pants. Just be reasonable and dont OD your car on the juice.
03-12-2010, 04:27 PM
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I would say an LS6 intake if you dont have one and then save the rest.
Ive got an NX EFI wet kit with bottle heater for $250 if you want, I bought it used a couple years ago to go on my 79Z (was going to switch it to a carb setup) but never got around to using it. Has a automatic opener as well.
Ive got an NX EFI wet kit with bottle heater for $250 if you want, I bought it used a couple years ago to go on my 79Z (was going to switch it to a carb setup) but never got around to using it. Has a automatic opener as well.
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03-12-2010, 04:30 PM
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i agree... a cheap nitrous kit would be the way to go. nothing else for 400 bucks will come close.
a cam your talking valve springs, gasket kit, hardened pushrods, new timing chain... a cam is around a $700-1000 project doing it yourself, atleast doing it correctly.
a cam your talking valve springs, gasket kit, hardened pushrods, new timing chain... a cam is around a $700-1000 project doing it yourself, atleast doing it correctly.
