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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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Ok so Im in a delima of what should I do I have a car that should be tuned but any way here are the mods

Tsp T2 cam 232 234
241 stock heads
Dual timing chain
Lingfelter (cantspell) oil pump
SVO 30lbs injectors
BBK SSI intake with 80mm TB
Long Tube 1 3/4
2 1/2 xpipe through exhaust

not installed
Patriot Springs Kit good for .650 lift
Patriot Shaft mounted roller rockers 1.7

So here is my Q
I have $2000 to splerge on mods should I
1 Get TSP 5.3 stage 2.5 Heads and bump compression to11.1 and have a few bucks left over for what ever?
2 Get HP tuners, wideband, and get what I have so far and good tune?
3 Car is good enough and save up for...(insert something)

Please give me any suggestions you feel neccessary This will probably be my daily car but at the same time track *****

I have searched and found nothing in regards to this but I posted my recient dyno an it has aft readings check out my other post

Thanks
Tony
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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heads and tune, you want heads and need tune,and still have enough for wideband
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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just get a good dyno tune don't need a wideband then
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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really and should I get the Pro or the regular HP Tuner?
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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im with gun, get a dyno tune. less money and most shops have a return policy where whenever your tune needs an update it can be as little as $20. post in your regional forum and find a good gen III shop that can help you out
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Old Mar 6, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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sounds to me like the perfect time for a 12 bolt...
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