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Different Exhaust
16
20.00%
Long tube headers (AMR)
39
48.75%
Ram air kit
4
5.00%
Subframe Connectors
10
12.50%
Moser 9" rearend
6
7.50%
Ported throttle body
0
0%
Search Button
5
6.25%
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 07:46 AM
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LT's for sure. unless you want to spend $1500-$1800 on a new rear.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by rich Z
Rearend with drag radials. If you cant get traction then what's the point in having lots of power and not able to put it down. If you figure with a rear and gears and some sticky rubber your gonna be hauling.
another vote for the rear

I have the Moser 9" with Tru Trac and it's the best mod I ever did for the car.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:34 PM
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+1 on the 9 in the rear lol your going to need it.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Since you already have the intake manifold and slp exhaust, go for the long tubes and ORY to open it up for flow.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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F that. Turbo or Supercharger ftmfw!
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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I have to say the search button, go ahead try it.

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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeD101898
F that. Turbo or Supercharger ftmfw!
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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I said the LT's for a next mod. Rear end for sure. But I want to know what do you mean by the Ram Air Kit? Who voted for it .
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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looks like you got some basic bolt-ons. LT's, cam, and tune. maybe heads and some gas later. good luck.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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If M6 I would say Pro 5.0 Shifter
If A4 I would say Stall and Shift Kit

Headers and true duals are close behind
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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if I did all over a again, subframe connectors or a 12bolt...


subframe connectors to keep the body lines straight.

or a

12bolt to dump the $2000 right away and not worry about the 10bolt exploding.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ibanez7
if I did all over a again, subframe connectors or a 12bolt...


subframe connectors to keep the body lines straight.

or a

12bolt to dump the $2000 right away and not worry about the 10bolt exploding.
I hate that damn 10 bolt! I hear you on this.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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well as you can see the anwer is clear and obvious what should come first .... ALL OF IT!!! any of your options are a great choice and everyone has a favorite depending on driving styles and what not. me personally, i think your one set of lts away from some great power, performance, and a killer sound.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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i feel like intake and some bolt ons should be done..so intake is my answer
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