what to do with $2000
09-09-2006, 10:09 PM
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what to do with $2000 ok i have $2000 to spend on my 96 firebird formula. what can i do with 2000 to make it a high 11 car or close to that if the high 11s is not possible with $2000. i know alot of people here told me what to do first what i want to make sure that i do everything i need to do to get low 1/4 mile ties. also if someone is in florida that can help me out with this would be great. thanks alot.
my car has 140,000 miles.
my car has 140,000 miles.
09-09-2006, 10:57 PM
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My Vote goes to a Rear end or a Nasty *** No2 system that has everything with proper tuning. Your not going to get 11's with a rear end but i feel its a better idea because you need to get all that power to the ground before you can get more. But with 2k you could get a sweet no2 setup with all the saftey features, gauges, bottle heater, remote opener, progressive controller, ect Its up to you in the end.
09-09-2006, 11:07 PM
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I would say a nice H/C setup with supporting mods. That might go over 2k tho but its about the best bet, but your rear will go from it and with 140k you will be asking for a spun bearing or thrown rod I would make sure the motor is in perfect running condition before any mods or it just isnt worth it.
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09-10-2006, 01:51 AM
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n2o. a good safe setup can be had for about $1,000, if you look for deals, and what not. Also, just start doing bolt ons. you need a supporting exhuast system(headers and on back), and an intake system to make use of even a mild cam, or n2o.
09-10-2006, 08:54 AM
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I would go ahead and get a 9-inch rear end if your going to get a rear. I would like to know do you have a auto or m6? If your a auto than a stall would help alot. But my suggestion would be to beef up your drive train before anything else. But supporting mods like cai,exhaust,do all the bolt ons before a cam install that would get the most out of your cam or head and cam set up. Also suspension I think should also be done all that power is no fun if you cant get it to the ground. Just remember the more power you make the more **** you break!
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It's a stick, as stated in anouther thread. Suspension mods are over rated. 
Oh you pour guys with 7.5" 10 bolts. what was the general thinking. Yea, that rear end beind a stick is bound to grenade with traction and n2o, on even a 100 shot.
note: that a 100 shot that does infact add 100 hp, will likely add 125-150ft's of torque. starting at the rear of the car, and working forward, is the way to do it and not break as much stuff/plant more power.
Oh you pour guys with 7.5" 10 bolts. what was the general thinking. Yea, that rear end beind a stick is bound to grenade with traction and n2o, on even a 100 shot.
note: that a 100 shot that does infact add 100 hp, will likely add 125-150ft's of torque. starting at the rear of the car, and working forward, is the way to do it and not break as much stuff/plant more power.
09-10-2006, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CJDZ24_Z28
Why are you guys telling him to do NOS on a motor that is 10 years old and has 140k
ALL the Bolt ons and even a cam would be better bet.
ALL the Bolt ons and even a cam would be better bet.
09-10-2006, 09:52 AM
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I would do the 2 "G"s. GEARS and GAS! Get some 4.10s or 4.56s and install kit(with girdle) and have them installed for less then $500...Then some drag radials for around $250...Then a decent N20 kit for around $500 and have over $500 left over for exhaust...OR a rebuild..LOL
09-10-2006, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by LT14LIFE JT
I would do the 2 "G"s. GEARS and GAS! Get some 4.10s or 4.56s and install kit(with girdle) and have them installed for less then $500...Then some drag radials for around $250...Then a decent N20 kit for around $500 and have over $500 left over for exhaust...OR a rebuild..LOL
I am sure the gears and radials on their own would do it and if this car is driven a lot a 4.10 is not what you want and not what you want unless you keep the stickies on....
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ive always found that having sticky tires on the "toothpick" prevents you from doing anything that will hurt it. which is why im going with 555r's as my next set of rears.
09-10-2006, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MrCadillac
It's a stick, as stated in anouther thread. Suspension mods are over rated.
Oh you pour guys with 7.5" 10 bolts. what was the general thinking. Yea, that rear end beind a stick is bound to grenade with traction and n2o, on even a 100 shot.
note: that a 100 shot that does infact add 100 hp, will likely add 125-150ft's of torque. starting at the rear of the car, and working forward, is the way to do it and not break as much stuff/plant more power.
Oh you pour guys with 7.5" 10 bolts. what was the general thinking. Yea, that rear end beind a stick is bound to grenade with traction and n2o, on even a 100 shot.
note: that a 100 shot that does infact add 100 hp, will likely add 125-150ft's of torque. starting at the rear of the car, and working forward, is the way to do it and not break as much stuff/plant more power.
with a 150 shot 1.53 on 60 and 10.90 on the 1/4
but then again I do have moser axels, Heavy duty torsen Posi, Master Install kit, T/A cover, Movtive Gears, 1350 Conversion Differntial Yolk , 3" x .083" DOM steel BMR Drive shaft.