advice on bolt on mods ??
Then after the EXH is done, then look into a rear or gears.. Then you can dive into the engine w heads and cam. Depending on what you want the car to do.
What are your HP goals? AutoX? 1/4 mile? Do the suspension also, it'll help you get more out of what you have.
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