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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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Afternoon fellas,

I am looking to up the anty on my Z and am stuck between the two.

What are your thoughts? Which should I go with first... heads or an intake. Mods are listed in the sig. My graph is buried deep in the Dyno forum.

I have $2800.00 cash in hand. I already know I am gonna go with the FAST 90/90 and have a few different heads in mind.

This is like the old saying...which came first the chicken or the egg.... only in my case which to buy first.... the heads or the intake.

Your thoughts?


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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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From what I have read on here you really don't benefit from the fast 90/90 till you have a good set of heads. So I would buy a good pair of heads, and when your ready buy the 90/90.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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you need a tune with headers ..

I think it's better to get your bolt ons done..then the tune
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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you need a tune with headers ..

I think it's better to get your bolt ons done..then the tune
HUH??

I already have headers.. I own a copy of EFIlive and an Innovate LM1 and do my own tuning.

2001.... Thanks for the feedback.

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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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I'm with 2001. FAST 90/90 won't gain you much untill you have H/C, heads are just getting too cheap these days.
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:01 PM
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I agree, guys.

I am gonna give TSP a call after Christmas to discuss options. I like the PRC 5.3's, but I wanna get their feedback first.

You guys feel free to chime in on heads that you like, too.

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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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get the PRC ls6 heads from TSP
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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Roastem...

Nice numbers with the T2. I have the PRC LS6's on my list as well. Which gaskets are you using and did you have your heads milled?

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do it at the same time....less work that way
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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Roastem...

Nice numbers with the T2. I have the PRC LS6's on my list as well. Which gaskets are you using and did you have your heads milled?

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stock gaskets, no milling. thinking about switching to.40 cometics though
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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do it at the same time....less work that way
I would love to, but the budget does not support that at the moment. I am not necessarily looking to drop the entire $2800.

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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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Weaksauce....

A wise man once said...

"I spend all my money on beer and racing....... the rest I waste...."
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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I had to waste $279,500 on a house and we close in March (new construction), so this extra money is a priviledge.

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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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Come on Chief, pony up and do both I hear you about housing costs around here. My wife and I just paid about the same amount back in April...mortgage and car hobby don't get along too well
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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What kinda times are you looking for at the track or are you going for dyno numbers
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Come on Chief, pony up and do both I hear you about housing costs around here. My wife and I just paid about the same amount back in April...mortgage and car hobby don't get along too well

Man... your killin me here.....
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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What kinda times are you looking for at the track or are you going for dyno numbers
I'd like a nice solid 11 sec car.... on the motor. I figure I have a long way to go.

Do you guys ever go out to Bass Pro on Saturdays?

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yeah we hangout there when the weather is nice....look me up when ever your out there my plates are same as my screen name .heres a pic of my car.
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