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Old 06-17-2005, 07:11 AM
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I was convincing myself that I was done modding my car, but the bug is biting me again. All of my mods are in my sig, and Im about to order a Moser 12 bolt and a hd aluminum driveshaft. I really have no clue what my next mod should be. I dont know if I should go with a power mod, a traction mod, etc. What do you guys think (see sig)?
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Throw some juice at at.
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I dont think I want to go the nitrous route, but do you guys think the "more power" route is the way to go, or should I try to do more chassis and drivetrain components (torque arm, panhard rod, etc)
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If you dont wan't to go that way than any more chassis mods you can do will help you get all your power to the pavement. It looks like you are running out of options for more power with out going FI, Spray, or big cubes.
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I would think with heads and cam you'd want bigger then a 3200 stall. I would consider upgrading the stall to 3800-4000.
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oops, forgot to update my sig; I did actually go with a higher stall already
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definatly get a torque arm, panhard rod would be nice as well. There isn't much power left without putting some FI or getting a bigger engine. How much power are you making
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Im making over 400 rwhp; I forgot the actual number, but I believe it was in b/w 410-420. I am wondering if a panhard rod would benefit me. Perhaps you guys can educate me on this concept. I am getting pretty good traction now; no wheel-hop, and hook up pretty well. Isnt a panhard rod and torque arm mainly just to give extra ttraction, making a relatively unimportant mod for me to consider? I will probably get a torque arm just out of fear of breaking it, but should I get an adjustable one or a standard one (the car is not lowered). As for the panhard rod, would it benefit me considering I am hooking up now already, and if so, should I get an adjustable one or a fixed. Thanks ahead of time
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Fast 90/90 would benefit you as well...don't you guys think? I have read and heard that they like h/c cars




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