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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 12:16 AM
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Im lookin to pick up some cheap power, but don't want to go headers or anything too costly or noticable. What kind of gains can i expect to get around with a y-pipe with cats, bauer tb, pulley, goodyear eagle gsd3 tires. im lookin for high 12's.
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 12:27 AM
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Those mods might get you into the high 12's, depending on your driving. I'd suggest a shifter as well. I would not suggest getting a Y-pipe without getting LT's. The stock flows pretty well, and if you decide to get LT's in the future, the new y-pipe you got won't fit. Look as Pacesetter LT's, they are pretty cheap.
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 12:56 AM
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like ^ said. skip the Y pipe, down the road when you get different headers you'll have to get a new one anyway, unless you plan for shorties which you shouldnt even bother with. the ported TB and pulley are good mods though.
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 02:10 AM
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hell if you are a good enough driver you might be able to squeeze a 12 second slip out of your car with some nittos. but i think those mods you listed should be ok except for the y pipe, just wait on that til you get long tubes
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Old Nov 28, 2003 | 07:34 PM
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yea i wasn't too sure about the y-pipe either but im goin to do the rest of the mods, thanks all.
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 12:01 AM
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Here's another vote for the pulleys and the TB. Some sticky tires will get you to 12's with a good launch.
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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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You could defiantly hit 12s with good traction and good driving on your part. Like the rest said, skip the Y until you get some headers. Good Luck on the 12s man

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Old Nov 29, 2003 | 11:04 PM
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Cutout $25-40ish
Used set of ET streets on salad shooters $200
remove air filter, back seats, spare tire, jack, and maybe the passenger seat.

I had to have alot of practice and had to launch at higher RPM's to achieve my 12's. Good luck to you.

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