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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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Ive got some cash and want to do some mod's to my car so what should i do should i buy a set of 18" Z06 wheel's?

Diffrent Cam?
Pulley's?
supension?

What shold i do help me please
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 11:25 PM
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slap sum heads on that bizitch.
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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or do all suspension parts.. new subframes crap like that
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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Invest it in stocks and make money instead of geting sucked into the aftermarket world and loosing your ***.
J/K, the smartest idea but most non praticial.

What are your goals for your car?
If it's looks then go with the wheels, if its drag racing then suspension is a great way to start. Tell us more.
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 11:37 PM
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3800 stall, Hot cam, 3:73gear, ET Street's, TSP lid, Hooker LT'S, ORY w qtp electric cut out, LS1 Edit, FTRA, NX Wet Kit, TCI tany pan and cooler, that's about it all that i can think of right now...i really want a car just for the drag strip something that will atleast drive 500 miles away from my house and not break down...etc
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If i get head's what type shold i get ?
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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id get a set of patriots 5.3 stage 2 heads! $1,299
keep the hot cam if you like it!
BMR LCA, PHB, SFC for $350 or so...and a tune!
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by M6HuggerSS
id get a set of patriots 5.3 stage 2 heads! $1,299
keep the hot cam if you like it!
BMR LCA, PHB, SFC for $350 or so...and a tune!
id first do a search on the patriot heads have been hearing about alot of probs with them, but that could have been cleared up since last i heard. been gone for a while.
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they've been fixed
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 08:57 AM
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Buy 100 shares of HPQ. Sit on it for 12 months. Then decide what to do from there.

If you gotta dump some money in your car, put a pulley and NOS on it, spend a $1000. Invest the rest.
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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Patriot 5.3l stage 2 heads with double springs, titanium retainers, big valves, decked to your specs go for $1295. What does the car dyno with the mods currently on it?
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 10:13 AM
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Make a donation to charity. Remember what the good book says, "It's better to give than to receive". I suggest donating the money to the Bklynstanger foundation. Unfortunately, it's not a tax write off but you'll get a warm feeling knowing that you've helped others' in need. Please make a check out to cash. I'll PM you with the address to send it to.
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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How about a bullettproof rear end? (I'm talking about the differential) LOL

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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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Looks green to me
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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id say get some heads. but you got to look into that one. i have a hotcam too, but i havent heard of anyone with heads and hotcam. ill do a serch now to see if anyone has done it.
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