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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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I have about $1500, and was wondering what i should do next. All i have is the K&N FIPK. Any tips on what i should do next within that budget. Brands and prices would be helpful, and installation is no object for me. I dont have to pay for it.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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QTP long tube headers (www.quicktimeperformance.com)
that wil make your car scream and kick some butt
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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what do u think if i were to put a borla cat back sys. with the qtp's... good sound and power gain? Cuz i have been lookin at the Borla sys. and i like it alot. but the price if the two is kinda high, ne suggestions?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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Some gears for the rearend will really wake your car up plus they're cheap to buy (Richmond or Motive on thunderracing.com) but the headers are a good idea too. Save the catback for later and don't get the Borla. They tend to sag after awhile and are overpriced. If you're M6, definitely get a shifter, Pro 5.0 or B&M, doesn't really matter. Cam too.
$200 for gears
$150 for shifter
$700 for COATED headers
$300 for good COMP cam
You'll be in the 12s guaranteed with this setup and you'll still sound and look like a stocker.
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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here is a good thread every newbie like yourself should see, i think they should actually make it a sticky

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...t=mod+mistakes

May look around in the forum, its 2 up from this one.
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I'd get a set of Hooker LTs/Y-pipe, a cut-out (or X-pipe/duals/dumps), ASP pulley, or maybe even a nitrous set-up. But that's just me...
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