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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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got a 2000 TA with slp catback, and a air lid.. what do you think my next mods should be?
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Depends on many things: Appearance? Performance? Budget? Your goals? Etc. etc.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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yeah headers or LS6 intake and maybe a handheld tuner or dyno tune. If you're going to do lots more power mods soon then maybe hold off on a dyno tune until more is done.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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how about gears? a nice set of 4.10s or 3.73s will really change the feel of the car. other then that id say LT headers or ls6 intake.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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yes i would do LTs, ORY, and an aftermarket intake manifold
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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headers, w/o a doubt
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Is this an auto or manual?

If auto, get a stall.

If manual, go for the lt's.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 02:04 AM
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Pacestetter 1 3/4 headers to an X-Flow exshust system. About $700-$900 installed. (pending where you go to get them) go with 2.5Inch piping so its not very loud. (loud cars get followed by cops)

Seriously go for the X-Flow piping it creates a mass suction that sucks exshust from your heads. In simple terms makes your motor breath alot easier.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan Stewart
Is this an auto or manual?

If auto, get a stall.

If manual, go for the lt's.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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lt headers
I agree, time for some headers.
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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A 125 shot
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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headers..intake
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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also dont forget about suspension....it made a big difference on my car, and many people overlook it!
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 01:17 AM
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I looked in your profile and saw that you have an auto trans. If you plan on racing from a dig, stall baby all the way. Provided you can hook up. But over all if track times are not as important to you right now then I think you would be most pleased with longtubes. You just can't compete with the fun factor for the price. The car will pull harder and sound alot meaner doing it.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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Def get some headers for your next mod.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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LT's ORY, and a 100 shot to top it off
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