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Jun 25, 2003 | 01:16 PM

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How to spend $450-$500.

I'm trying to figure out what my next modification should be, my current mods are in my sig. I was thinking about some LTs, but I think they still might be a bit out of my price range. Anyone have any advice?

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Jun 25, 2003 | 01:23 PM

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Re: How to spend $450-$500.

Mac headers /w offroad pipe. that would be great for the money.

Or try and swing a used $300 cam, $100 pushrods and used $100-150 springs.

Jun 25, 2003 | 02:47 PM

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Re: How to spend $450-$500.

If I were you, my next mod would be some suspension upgrades, STB, SFC's, LCA's, PHB.... My take on car modding to an even ratio between perfromance mods and suspension/appearence mods. That's just me though

Jun 25, 2003 | 03:17 PM

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Re: How to spend $450-$500.

depends what your want to do, perform in the twisties, or drag race, or looks, or........ 5 bills 'll get you a nitrous kit if you want go fast for inexpensive!

Jun 25, 2003 | 03:24 PM

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Re: How to spend $450-$500.

Pro 5.0 shifter, plugs wires and some suspention.
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Jun 25, 2003 | 04:56 PM

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Re: How to spend $450-$500.

PRO 5.0 $200-FTRA $165- LCA $100

Jun 25, 2003 | 11:20 PM

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Re: How to spend $450-$500.

Great. Now I have more questions to answer, these decisions are too hard to make. I drag race relatively frequently, but I do plan on running some road races in the future. I might just save up and wait to do headers.

Thanks for the replies,
Kevin

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Jun 25, 2003 | 11:33 PM

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Re: How to spend $450-$500.

lil over 500.00 will get ya a NOS 5177 kit.. I enjoy mine.. although i find sissy whiners everywhere i go.. Cheat cheat cheat.. that is all i hear ... I even installed mine.

Jun 26, 2003 | 01:10 AM

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Re: How to spend $450-$500.

I got my Hooker LT's used for a little under 300 and a custom y-pipe for 150. Still need to put them on though. Can't wait.

Ryan

Jun 26, 2003 | 05:18 AM

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Re: How to spend $450-$500.

You will be able to find a good deal on some used headers in the parts section, I would use your current money to get the used lt's, Then save some more and get a cam.

Jun 26, 2003 | 08:35 AM

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Re: How to spend $450-$500.

I like the idea of a gear swap. Trevor's getting a gear swap special lined out, drop him a email if you decide to do gears. trevor@texas-speed.com

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