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Old 02-03-2009, 08:05 AM
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Well guys, I've got about 2000 bucks to spend from my tax return. What should I spend it on? Im getting a converter for, but not sure what else I should buy
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Converter, gears, and some LT's (your engine needs 'em!)
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Originally Posted by BlackTA96
Well guys, I've got about 2000 bucks to spend from my tax return. What should I spend it on? Im getting a converter for, but not sure what else I should buy
On The Install List:
Spohn Lower Control Arms...Spohn Panhard Bar (adj torque arm w/ tranny reloc mount)...left off the reloc brkts as you'll possibly will be needing a new rearend soon and if you go 12bolt, 9" or S60 then get the reloc brkts
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Converter, gears, and some LT's (your engine needs 'em!)
see $2k don't go very far
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send it to me? mission accomplished! haha. i agree with the lt's and gears and a converter
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Im looking into nitrous, weld prostars, battery relocate kit, and a cage
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Well, head, cams, most of the suspension is done. Back burner list should contain a used rear (autos are easier on them, but you never know) and possibly a Torque Arm. Shocks would finish the suspension.
A 3.73 gear would complement the setup, the TC is a given, not much else to do in the drivetrain.
Engine - Long tubes are prefered for N/A engines, a 52 mm TB is a controversial add-on.
I would start a 9" rear fund, you are going to need one.
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i think we are in the same boat, im getting $5500 back we should redo our w4 and have them take out less money LOL
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I vote for new wheels...Rodlites

In all seriousness though, the TC is definitely a great idea to be on the top of the list. Any performance numbers on the car to date?
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The items on my install list are all on another rear end. I bought a rear end with 410s, lca, phb, and reloc brackets already on it, now i just need to get off my *** and swap um out. 410s with that 28" tall tire will equal out to 3.73 .

I was thinking...
SS3600-------------725
Torque Arm---------425
Misc Nitrous Stuff---350
Dyno Tune----------350
Thats 1850 already...lol
and maybe a bigger set of injectors...not sure yet.

I wanted a cage, but i guess that'll have to wait.
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Originally Posted by BlackTA96
The items on my install list are all on another rear end. I bought a rear end with 410s, lca, phb, and reloc brackets already on it, now i just need to get off my *** and swap um out. 410s with that 28" tall tire will equal out to 3.73 .

I was thinking...
SS3600-------------725
Torque Arm---------425
Misc Nitrous Stuff---350
Dyno Tune----------350
Thats 1850 already...lol
and maybe a bigger set of injectors...not sure yet.

I wanted a cage, but i guess that'll have to wait.
To reiterate...Long Tube Headers!
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Long tubes really make that much of a difference over shorties??
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Originally Posted by BlackTA96
Long tubes really make that much of a difference over shorties??
With you current mods...YES. I'd say 25rwhp min.
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DAMN!!
I'll have to look into a set.
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My paypal is: mano_kiriakopoulos@hotmail.com. I can help you out, just send me the money.
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
converter, gears, and some lt's (your engine needs 'em!)
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Originally Posted by 1badzee
My paypal is: mano_kiriakopoulos@hotmail.com. I can help you out, just send me the money.
lol..pretty much huh
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Originally Posted by BlackTA96


SS3600-------------725
Torque Arm---------425
Misc Nitrous Stuff---350
Dyno Tune----------350

injectors
I would add LT's as well to your list as others have said. The headers with a tune should net some nice HP gains.
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What brand headers do yall reccomend???

Found some ceramic pacesetter's and a off road y for about 550

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Originally Posted by 1badzee
My paypal is: mano_kiriakopoulos@hotmail.com. I can help you out, just send me the money.
alright, i sent you the money. now buy whatever i need and send it to me. i'll pm you my address.
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Originally Posted by BlackTA96
What brand headers do yall reccomend???
Jet Hot or LPP


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