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Old 02-13-2008 | 06:09 PM
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The car is a 02 Ws6. only have a lid. getting qtp headers and gmmg exhaust so don't include exhaust in your answers.

$1200, what should I do?
Old 02-13-2008 | 06:11 PM
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hmmm..with that money lets see.

is the car a 6speed? if not get a stall, tires, gears, LCAs, and relocation brackets. wont be much left over after those.... but your car will be quite abit faster
if your car isnt auto then swap the stall with a tune after the stall and gears. then save for a cam

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it is a 6spd. have new wheels and tires.
Old 02-13-2008 | 06:23 PM
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really depends on what your going to do with your car. is it a DD? or you take it to the track? id save up for a nice 12 bolt or 9" if your gonna be going to the track.
Old 02-13-2008 | 06:29 PM
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wake it up with a torquer cam from TSP. I used the Torquer 2 113 LSA with 3 degree advance with PRC double springs, titanium lifters and chromoly pushrods. Hopefully you can do the work yourself and save install monies. You can find install directions on site as well , not that hard but you gotta be patient. Good luck.
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put it towards the loan on the car.
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not my dd, only has 14k miles. going to autocross/drag.
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how about a fast 90/90 combo?
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drag radials in the back?

well if you want.

if you dont want to beef up the suspension..

you can piece everything you need for a cam install. and if you can get good enough deals on everything and do the labor yourself. get a tune
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get a cam
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Originally Posted by 95greenbird
not my dd, only has 14k miles. going to autocross/drag.
You are going to have to lean toward one or the other more, those are polar opposites when it comes to car setup.
IMO your best bet will be getting some good shocks for starters, like Konis. Not only will your ride quality improve (think BMW) but your handling and chassis feel will be night and day difference. And you can adjust them softer in the front for better weight transfer when drag racing.
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I am kind of leaning toward koni's
Old 02-13-2008 | 07:07 PM
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cam fo sho it'll wake that bitch up!!!
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I am leaning toward drag, and having a bad *** street car to take on the power tour.
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koni's are great with strano springs or by themselves
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Originally Posted by prince xizor
how about a fast 90/90 combo?
Bad idea unless he has a cam at the very least and heads also.

I would vote for a good tune and some suspension upgrades and also a 410gear out back
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Maybe even put the money into a 12bolt as if you get sticky tires and a 4.10gear out back your on very borrowed time with your 10bolt if you drive hard
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pay your bills
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Nitrous and gears!
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0 nitrous for me.



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