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Old 02-22-2006, 02:19 PM
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I have recently added a Magnaflow catback, Ported Bo-White TB, Lid, Computer tune, and now I am looking for the next step.

I am thinking of the QTP headers with HFMC, custom 2.5" catted Y, and new motor mounts.

What do you think that will run after install $? What other suggestions do you guys have?

Thinking of keeping it around $1500.
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Should have waited and got the computer tune after you got headers, have you thought about gears at all? either 373's or 410's depending on tranny
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pace setters and cam

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Gear's. Converter if your an a-4.
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Originally Posted by Wnt2Go10o
pace setters and cam

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Go coated, put the extra dough toward cam, or gears.
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sounds good but 1500 would be cheap for that set up. cats are expensive and so is labor
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i'd suggest pacesetters and a cam also.
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Save money and install some Pace Setter coated LTs yourself. Use the rest of the $ on a cam or converter.
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do you have any suspension mods, whats power worth if you can't get it to the ground. some pacesetters would be a good buy, and then some suspension parts, such as subframe connectors, torque arm, lower coontrol arms for starters.
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I would like to stay with the stainless steel construction so QTPs are a must. Cats are neccesary and unfortunate, however I have a place where I can get them a little cheaper. Car is an M6.

What suspension parts would you recommend first?
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if you have a t-top car, subframe connectors and get pacesetter LT's, if cats are necessary you might want to think, LT headers are not going to pass emissions unless it's just a visual and the inspector either lets em go or doesn't see them ( dunno how he couldn't ) and i'm with the others shoulda waited on the tune your gonna need it after the LT install your gonna have some money left over with just this stuff, good luck!
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As long as I have CATS I should be OK. I will get the car re-tuned however should I look into a Cam and Heads setup instead?
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not before you do the supporting mods to a heads / cam install. just my .02 man. you need LT headers before that IMO and i think alot of others will agree.
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Type R badge and a APC windshield decal and some wiper nozzle leds should add round 200 hp to the wheels... .....

Thought bout nitrous?? I dunno ur personal opinion on it but Lt's and nitrous might be the way to go it is for some guys. Depends on your preference.
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Originally Posted by LS144
Type R badge and a APC windshield decal and some wiper nozzle leds should add round 200 hp to the wheels... .....

Thought bout nitrous?? I dunno ur personal opinion on it but Lt's and nitrous might be the way to go it is for some guys. Depends on your preference.
Thought about it, but I really like the new wings available, think I will invest in one of those...

I personally don't want to use nitrous, however it seems as though everyone agrees that the LT install is the way to go. I plan on getting some new motor mounts to take care of that maintenance first. Any other suggestions while the car would be open?




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