800 dollars to spend..help me out
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Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out [quote]Originally posted by JPJBC:
<strong>Why dont you try out that new JRP EWP....SUPPOSED to give 3.5 tenths and 3.5mph. You be the test mule and let me know how it works. I just dont have the 850 to blow on a few hp.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I was thinking the same thing <img src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" border="0" alt="[guns]" /> $850 for a water pump <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0">
<strong>Why dont you try out that new JRP EWP....SUPPOSED to give 3.5 tenths and 3.5mph. You be the test mule and let me know how it works. I just dont have the 850 to blow on a few hp.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I was thinking the same thing <img src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" border="0" alt="[guns]" /> $850 for a water pump <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0">
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Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out [quote]Originally posted by JPJBC:
<strong>Why dont you try out that new JRP EWP....SUPPOSED to give 3.5 tenths and 3.5mph. </strong><hr></blockquote>
Haha, no.
You really need to get some lca relocation brackets to correct your lower control arm geometry with those lowering springs. $75 plus $50 to have them welded on.
I would also buy some subframe connectors to maintain the structural rigidity of your car. $125 plus $75 to have them welded in.
You could buy some used MAC headers for about $400 and buy the O2 simms with the remaining money. You'll have to install them yourself if you want to stay within your budget. You'll probably need a MAF translator b/c the headers will make you run rich.
It is a neverending cycle of money spending. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Don't waste your money on gears with an A4 at this point. When and if you get a converter you will have all the tq multiplication you'll need.
Chris G
<strong>Why dont you try out that new JRP EWP....SUPPOSED to give 3.5 tenths and 3.5mph. </strong><hr></blockquote>
Haha, no.
You really need to get some lca relocation brackets to correct your lower control arm geometry with those lowering springs. $75 plus $50 to have them welded on.
I would also buy some subframe connectors to maintain the structural rigidity of your car. $125 plus $75 to have them welded in.
You could buy some used MAC headers for about $400 and buy the O2 simms with the remaining money. You'll have to install them yourself if you want to stay within your budget. You'll probably need a MAF translator b/c the headers will make you run rich.
It is a neverending cycle of money spending. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
Don't waste your money on gears with an A4 at this point. When and if you get a converter you will have all the tq multiplication you'll need.
Chris G
Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out ^^^^^^^^^^^ <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> hahaha
anyways, a converter is a great mod though. do you already have one or do you not want to do that yet? it'd give a greater gain than gears with tires able to launch with it. you get the better launch like the gears, but your gas mileage stays the same cause there is no increase of rpms like with the gears. there's the guy selling his used MAC headers for like $450 and that's a good buy with everything. then you got a couple hundred for the subframe connectors and anything else little. don't forget used stuff. the best way for the budget modder!!
Chris
anyways, a converter is a great mod though. do you already have one or do you not want to do that yet? it'd give a greater gain than gears with tires able to launch with it. you get the better launch like the gears, but your gas mileage stays the same cause there is no increase of rpms like with the gears. there's the guy selling his used MAC headers for like $450 and that's a good buy with everything. then you got a couple hundred for the subframe connectors and anything else little. don't forget used stuff. the best way for the budget modder!!
Chris
Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out If you dont wanna go with a converter now I would go with a set off MACs. Im pretty sure RPM Outlet has em Brand new with the OR pipe for $485!!! Also a cutout would give good power for cheap!Relocatoin brackets would be good also since you car is lowered. So...
$485 Macs and ORP
$100 for O2 sims
$75 for cutout + install
$125 for Relocation Brackets
Might as well change plugs and wires while you do headers.
$100
=$885
you could get all this or the EWP <img src="gr_tounge.gif" border="0">
$485 Macs and ORP
$100 for O2 sims
$75 for cutout + install
$125 for Relocation Brackets
Might as well change plugs and wires while you do headers.
$100
=$885
you could get all this or the EWP <img src="gr_tounge.gif" border="0">
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Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out summit has taylor wire for like $50 bucks and a set of NGK TR55's is about $15(actually less)
$50+$15= $65
$885-$35= $850...... you could recycle cans for that extra 50 bucks! <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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$50+$15= $65
$885-$35= $850...... you could recycle cans for that extra 50 bucks! <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out You could do what Terry or Berger said thats a good idea <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> I could do that now but im still waiting. What you could do, and what i might do, is go to BMR's site and check out their packages. I was looking and they have a full (STB, SFC's, LCA's, PHR, and torque arm) for something like $675 <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> for the exact price, just go to www.BMRfabrication.com i think it is.
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Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out Why on earth do you not want a converter? That is the absolute best mod for an A4. It will put your car on a different level. With the money you have to spend, I wouldn't consider anything else. I bought my converter (sig) used. The price of that and the installation came to around $800. You can get all the bolt ons, minus a converter, and a LS1 with no mods BUT a converter will tear your *** up.
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Staging Lane
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From: Athens, GA
Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out [quote]Originally posted by 11 Bravo:
<strong>The price of that and the installation came to around $800. You can get all the bolt ons, minus a converter, and a LS1 with no mods BUT a converter will tear your *** up.
</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yup, that is absolutely the best mod for an A4 except for a 422 solid roller motor and I think that 422 might be out of your price range. <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0">
I would go for a ST3500 if I were you. No freaking doubt. The lca relocation brackets are still a must imo with a lowered car.
Chris G
<strong>The price of that and the installation came to around $800. You can get all the bolt ons, minus a converter, and a LS1 with no mods BUT a converter will tear your *** up.
</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yup, that is absolutely the best mod for an A4 except for a 422 solid roller motor and I think that 422 might be out of your price range. <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0">
I would go for a ST3500 if I were you. No freaking doubt. The lca relocation brackets are still a must imo with a lowered car.
Chris G
Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out Man.. ONE WORD: ST3500
You wont be sorry <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
Sean
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You wont be sorry <img src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" border="0">
Sean
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800 dollars to spend..help me out ok..I have a 1999 formula ws6...and right now i have loudmouth,intrax 2 inch lowering springs and a lid on my car and thats all.
what should i spend my 800 dollar on besides a converter right now?
help me out
what should i spend my 800 dollar on besides a converter right now?
help me out
Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out a set of headers. new set of macs, used set of long tubes from one of the manufacturer's. do you drag race a lot? maybe a set of e.t. streets. SUBFRAME CONNECTORS ARE A MUST. that's only about $130 and then whatever install is. good luck with your decision.
Chris
Chris
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Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out Since you have an Auto, you may want to consider a set of 373 gears to pair up with your converter. The combination of the two will give you a huge gain at the track and on the street. Best bang for the buck next to nitrous.
Dan
Dan
Re: 800 dollars to spend..help me out Why dont you try out that new JRP EWP....SUPPOSED to give 3.5 tenths and 3.5mph. You be the test mule and let me know how it works. I just dont have the 850 to blow on a few hp.
