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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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Well, ive hit a "modders block" of sorts

I would really like to keep going on my car with mods but it seems like i cant do a damn thing without spending 2gs... of which i just dont make enough money to justify (unless its for a new rear end which will come eventually)...just not right now

anyone got some ideas on some things i can tinker with in the off season?
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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i'd say either nitrous or a set of budget heads.neither will be cheap but the heads will probably be alittle over a grand .
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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From your sig, I would take a look at some gears, like 4.10's or 3.73's depending on your overall goal/plan for the car. An N/A car, I would go 4.10's, Nitrous car, I would look at 3.73's, that will be a BIG seat of the pants mod, and not too costly.

Other than that, nitrous would be a cheap fix for now.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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You might also want to turn to the suspension and making the car lighter. Getting the thing to hook up off the line and go around a corner a little better is lots of fun.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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There was a set of LS6 heads cnc ported for sale for like $500. You might want to try bargain hunting (keeping away from junk of course) and see just how cheaply you can put a set of heads together.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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pulley. i got a used one from e-bay for $129 delivered.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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Definitely heads!
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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You should get some head over the off season.....I plan on getting some!!!



As for modding your car....to keep with the overall theme, maybe a set of ported heads would be a good choice.

I dont see that you have a clutch listed...maybe get a good clutch
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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You should get some head over the off season.....I plan on getting some!!!
I am going to take this to heart. consider it done.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 08:03 AM
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dont mean to hijack this thread ,but im in the same boat right now and cant decide between heads or nitrous both are abo8ut$1000 (budget heads)(nitrous with window switch and all safety equip) so what is the install cost for heads vs nitrous if you pay someone to install it
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Originally Posted by john563
dont mean to hijack this thread ,but im in the same boat right now and cant decide between heads or nitrous both are abo8ut$1000 (budget heads)(nitrous with window switch and all safety equip) so what is the install cost for heads vs nitrous if you pay someone to install it
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Heads are around 500$
Nitrous is around 300$

Also: Take note that Heads = Power 100% of the time. Nitrous = Not so much.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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Since you said you dont have a lot of money to play with i would do some suspension and maybe a UD pulley
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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thanks for your reply
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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if you get heads your also gonna need a tune.
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