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Old 12-25-2008, 06:56 PM
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Default I have $125 to spend on my Trans-Am...what should i get?

Like the title says, I have $125 to spend on something towards my car and was wondering what to get. I was looking at some subframe connectors as I know alot of the vendors are having some sales on them, but want opinions on some other stuff to get. My current mods are in my sig. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by 01 Trans-Am WS6
Like the title says, I have $125 to spend on something towards my car and was wondering what to get. I was looking at some subframe connectors as I know alot of the vendors are having some sales on them, but want opinions on some other stuff to get. My current mods are in my sig. Thanks!
2001 Red Trans-Am WS6 M6 - Pacesetter Long Tube Headers - Pacesetter Off-Road Y-Pipe - SLP Loudmouth w/ no resonator - SLP Lid - WS6 Store Short-Throw Shifter 360RWHP 365ft-lbs.

electric cutout
lower control arms
sub frames
tint
lowering springs
drag bags
supporting mods for something later
gears
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Shiftlight.
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Forgot to mention I already have tint, and already have a shiftlight


Also not sure if I need a cutout as my exhaust is already straight through (no mufflers, no cats)
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Originally Posted by 01 Trans-Am WS6


Also not sure if I need a cutout as my exhaust is already straight through (no mufflers, no cats)
yea sorry, wasnt paying attention close enough..

with that setup it would be a waste..
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p&p throttle body or homemade ram air
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p&p throttle body or homemade ram air
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I looked at the P&P throttle body...the one with all the girls holding on ebay right lol? How much is it ported from stock? This winter I am also camming the car, so a P&P throttle body might be good....


Also why would I need a homemade ram air if I already have ram air?
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I would save up and get something big but that's just me!
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Strut Tower Brace.

Simple, easy mod to do for the price you want or the other thing's. Everyone else has suggested.
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You already have all the money you will need for when you cam the car this winter? A tune after the cam will be either required or very beneficial at the least.
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I already have all the funds for the cam and tune...thats my big mod for this winter, the $125 is just something else.


I know BMR I believe is having a good sale on SFC's...$125 for 2-point boxed SFC's with free shipping.
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sfc is going to cost some money to get installed the right way though
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Originally Posted by Avaric3
p&p throttle body or homemade ram air
actually wit $125 you could get the p&p throttle body and the homemade ram air

Originally Posted by 01 Trans-Am WS6
I looked at the P&P throttle body...the one with all the girls holding on ebay right lol? How much is it ported from stock? This winter I am also camming the car, so a P&P throttle body might be good....
its opened up to almost 80mm, 78mm i believe? also they shave a lil off the bump-stop so you can achieve a completely WOT

Originally Posted by 01 Trans-Am WS6
Also why would I need a homemade ram air if I already have ram air?
the stock ram air could use some improving. people have seen 1.5-2.5mph gains in the 1/4 by doin the homemade ram air. its DEF worth it imo and it only costs like $50 for parts and a few hours time

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I would save up and get something big but that's just me!
or this IS an option. you mentioned you wanna go h/c soon so a fast 92/92 or even a ported fast would be a great thing to have
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Originally Posted by 01 Trans-Am WS6
I already have all the funds for the cam and tune...thats my big mod for this winter, the $125 is just something else.
i change my opinion lmao.. if your doing a cam swap... save the 125 for that... i would put big money on it that it will end up being a LOT more than you plan on! haha

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Well the $125 is a gift from my girlfriend...I don't really want to put that money towards something else, I want something individually to show for it. I am thinking about this P&P throttle body though...I guess subframe connectors aren't what they are cracked up to be for just $125?
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Originally Posted by 01 Trans-Am WS6
Well the $125 is a gift from my girlfriend...I don't really want to put that money towards something else, I want something individually to show for it. I am thinking about this P&P throttle body though...I guess subframe connectors aren't what they are cracked up to be for just $125?
id do the throttle body.. or gears if you dont have them..

you would have to pay for the install.. but that money would buy you brand new gears.. that would be MUCH better than a P and P TB for the money..
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i would do lca's and Relocation brackets.



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