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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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Well started thinking about it today, and dicided to make a list of all the mods I want to do in the future. This car is my DD and will probably stay that way for a long time. This list is for me to keep in the computer, and as I save up money(over the next few years) ill do the next mod on the list, and check it off.

I wanted to post it up and make sure I havn't forgot anything, take anything off and also for you guys to help put them in order. What should come first, and what should come last?

I didn't get to specific, ill go more into detail when Im closer to buying..

Remember this is all for a car, that I eventually want to be just a bad *** DD.

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CURRENT MODS:
Lid
K&N air filter
Mac headers
Off Road Y-pipe
Cut out
3.23 rear end
Rebuilt transmission

FUTURE MODS:
Engine-
Dual exhaust- H-pipe- moroso spiral flows
ported throttle body
LS6 intake manifold
Heads
Camshaft(rods, rockers, springs,ect..)
Underdrive pully
Electric waterpump

Drivetrain-
Wide wheels and tires
Tourque converter (3200+?)
Built Transmission (stage 4?)
Rearend (ford 8.8?)
Brake upgrades
Aluminum drive shaft

Chassis-
Subframe connectors
K member

Suspension-
Shocks
Springs
Lower control arms
Tourque arm
Rear sway bar
pan-hard rod
adjustable Pan-hard rod

Appearance/Electronics-
Paint
Tint
WS6 hood
Exhaust tips
Engine dress up
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Head Unit
Speakers
CB Radio
Firestik Venice cb/fm antenna

Im not messing with Nitrous, and if I go FI it will be after all of this...

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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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heres my two cents on your build, everything looks good, here is what your missing IMO meziere water pump, aluminum drive shaft, adjustable panhard rod... your building this thing to run, dont forget upgrading the brakes
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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I agree,..
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 04:28 AM
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Do it in this order: (back to front)

Rear end
Trans/Clutch
Suspension
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Engine/Power mods.

You will thank me later...
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Alright, thanks guys,
I fixed the list
I don't know why I forgot brakes

Will take stolelt's advice, make the car capable of handling the horsepower first, then add the power. No broken stuff that way right?
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 07:51 AM
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Will take stolelt's advice, make the car capable of handling the horsepower first, then add the power. No broken stuff that way right?
Your rearend (in your car & the one that carries your wallet) will thank you.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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Well guys, I just got $1500 back form the government,
I am planning on some new rear tires, a pair of speakers, and exhaust.

What else should I do?
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Originally Posted by JDJP
Well guys, I just got $1500 back form the government,
I am planning on some new rear tires, a pair of speakers, and exhaust.

What else should I do?
Save it and buy a rear end soon. I wish that was the first thing I did so I could throw some slicks on and have fun at the track lol
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Save it and buy a rear end soon. I wish that was the first thing I did so I could throw some slicks on and have fun at the track lol
+1, it sucks having the power but not being able to use it, and i know i cant really afford a new rear even though its very tempting to pull out the credit card
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by JDJP
Well guys, I just got $1500 back form the government,
I am planning on some new rear tires, a pair of speakers, and exhaust.

What else should I do?

Well since you have mac mids, ory cutout id say your good exhaust. Id def get some tires and maybe an ls6 intake, ported stock tb, and a 25% underdrive pulley.
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