So im finishing up my head/cam swap and im going to have $2500 extra to spend on the car in about a month and there is a few things i would like to get for the car (02 trans am) right now i have lpp lt, ory, magnaflow, electric cutout, vig 3600, lca, relocation brakets, lid, trickflow as cats, yella terra, and custom cam 228/236 my ideas are

coil overs, torque arm, sfc, weld wheels, drag radials
built tranny a4
12 bolt or 9inch
plate kit, wheels/tires

Im not sure which would be the best route. The car is my daily driver that i like to take to the track whenever possible and race on the street hear and there. So what would you guys do?

 

Rear end IMO so you can use all that new stuff to its full intent.

 

+1. Definately need to fix the weak link with the new power the H/C will give.

Scott

 

rear end then tranny the coil overs then the shoes

 

Rearend no doubt about it.

 

ill be different and say rear.

 

You're at the point where you could do rear end...however I how about your cooling? Maybe 160 thermostat and better radiator?...upgraded brakes?...subframe connectors?...otherwise.....I'm with everyone else...rear

 

rear end

 

if you want a built tranny or the DR's, then the first step is that rearend.

 

12 Bolt or 9" PERIOD!!

 

save your money and see what breaks first, i bet the transmission goes before the rearend.

 

built A4

 

If you have an A4 then I deffinately wouldn't worry about the rear first. I would do (in this order):

Suspension/wheels/tires
Built Tranny/Converter
Rear end

I know plenty of guys running the stock 10-bolt with near 600 whp with full susp. and slicks. If you are going to use a transbrake, then rear for sure. Otherwise, wait untill you actually need it.

 

1500 on hookers, 1000 on valtrex

j/k +1 for rear

 

trans

 

rear end.
i have an A4 myself and mine was whining more than a virgin during her first time before i changed it to a 12 bolt

 

im also going to say you should buy a 9". you have good power and you like to race, seems like the best idea to me.

 

a spare 10 bolt is like 300 a spare tranny not so much so a built trans would be your best bet

 

i would do a built tranny first!!!